Broadcast Education Association
Student Research in Progress Competition
Call for Abstracts

Deadline: November 14, 2003

The Broadcast Education Association’s Research Division invites graduate and undergraduate students to submit research in progress to be considered for presentation and discussion at the 49th Annual Convention & Exhibition, April 16-18, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Research projects may focus on a wide range of topics as generally represented within BEA, but should be at a stage in which feedback and suggestions are appropriate. A variety of perspectives as well as methodological approaches are welcome. Projects with faculty co-author(s) are eligible, but the first author must be a student. The theme for BEA 2004 is “Bold Vision, Fresh Thinking: Untangling Media’s Gordian Knot.” Submissions that reflect the theme are particularly encouraged, but not all projects must conform. For more information on the theme, go to www.beaweb.org/bea2004/theme.html. Student authors of top selected projects will be invited to present in at least one regular session at the convention.

Submission Requirements

• Submit an extended abstract of no more than 3,000 words. Abstract should include introduction, review of literature, research questions and/or hypotheses, proposed method, brief summary of expected results, and references. Only the title of the paper should appear on the first page and running heads of the abstract.
• A separate cover page should be included with the following information: title of paper, name(s) of author(s), name and address of institution, phone number, e-mail address, any A/V requirements.
• Papers may not be submitted to more than one competition.
• Lead author will be expected to attend BEA 2004 to present the paper in the Research in Progress panel.
• Papers must be received by November 14, 2003.
• Submit four (4) printed copies of the paper to:

Catherine A. Luther
Co-Chair of Student Research in Progress Competition
School of Journalism & Electronic Media
College of Communication & Information
University of Tennessee
333 Communications Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996

Note that FAX and e-mail submission will not be accepted. If you have any questions, please e-mail Catherine A. Luther at cluther@utk.edu.