9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Session 1 of 3)
“Writing It Right for Academic and Scholarly Audiences”
This session will consist of an interactive panel session that will address key topics in academic writing and publishing. Unlike most of the many previous (and ever popular) sessions AEJMC has held on this topic, this panel will focus in detail on the mechanics of writing about research for publication. The topics that will be addressed include: how research manuscripts should be organized and structured (covering both social science and humanities-based research); how a writer effectively constructs a literature review and uses previous research; strategies for argumentation and for acknowledging and addressing a study’s weaknesses and limitations; technical preparation of manuscripts for review; and communicating with editors and reviewers through the publication process. The goal of the workshop will be to help emerging scholars understand how they need to think about the many different elements that go into writing clearly and effectively about research. The panel also will seek to shed light on how editors and reviewers read manuscripts. For additional information, contact Charlene Simmons, Tennessee at Chattanooga, Charlene-Simmons@
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Session 3 of 3)
“Writing For Scholarly Journals: Tips from the Editors”
Editors of refereed academic publications in media economics, media and religion, and media ethics who work within AEJMC will present an afternoon panel explaining: 1) how best to submit articles, reviews, and especially research for possible publication; 2) the uniqueness, scope, and vision of each featured refereed publication; 3) a behind-the-scenes view of editing, reviewing, and article selection to help answer the question “what are editors of scholarly journals looking for from contributors?” 4) how editors and contributors working together may improve scholarship, research, and cooperation within the future of our fields. The panelists and discussant will also remain up to one hour following the panel to advise individuals who have ideas for possible articles and further questions. For additional information, contact Charlene Simmons, Tennessee at Chattanooga, Charlene-Simmons@