CALL FOR PAPERS
\nICA PhD Workshop: Public Relations and Strategic Communication
\nSponsored by QUT School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations<\/p>\n
Organizers: Dr Bree Devin and Associate Professor Jennifer Bartlett
\nThis half day workshop is relevant for PhD students within the research field of Public Relations and Strategic Communication at different stages of their dissertation process. The aim of the workshop is to provide doctoral students in the field of Public Relations and Strategic Communication with an opportunity to present and discuss their dissertation research in a constructive atmosphere. Students receive feedback and advice on their projects, theoretical frameworks, methodologies and research designs from senior scholars and other students, who review the proposals. Participants will therefore give a short 10 minutes presentation of their PhD project and will themselves give feedback in the form of comments and questions to one proposal of a fellow student.<\/p>\n
The workshop also serves as a platform for students working in these areas to establish a valuable network and examine issues which are important for their future careers. It provides a basis for general discussions a variety of other issues. Senior scholars in the field will give more insight on questions and the specific areas of PR research that are discussed in the PhD projects with a focus on:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Theoretical developments: Emerging perspectives, models and theories in the field of Public Relations and strategic communication (e.g., institutional theory, CCO, etc.) and in specific fields (e.g., crisis communication, CSR, new media)
\n\u2022 Methodological developments: Methodologies, empirical challenges and solutions are discussed and evaluated with regard to the field of PR
\n\u2022 Publication strategies: By reviewing other students’ papers and taking part in the discussions students learn also more about the reviewing process as well as improving their skills on how to write, submit and revise papers for top journals.<\/p>\n
Application and Submission:
\n\u2022 Students apply with a short proposal (max. 3 pages excl. figures, tables, references) that describes the (planned) research by outlining the research problem and research gap, core theories or perspectives, the methodology or even empirical results. The proposal needs to outline core challenges and questions the student has at this stage of his project.
\n\u2022 In basis for the fellows’ review, students need to hand in a short paper of ca. 6,000 words. This paper can be focused on the core aspects the student would like to discuss (theories, empirical part, etc.).
\n\u2022 At the seminar, students are handing in a short review (1-2 pages) for the fellow student\u2019s proposal.<\/p>\n
As this is a workshop, the number of participants will be capped to allow for discussion. The PhD workshop preconference is sponsored by the QUT School of Advertising Marketing and Public Relations.<\/p>\n
Deadlines Date: Thursday May 21, 2015 from 9:00a.m. until 12:30p.m. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CALL FOR PAPERS ICA PhD Workshop: Public Relations and Strategic Communication Sponsored by QUT School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Organizers: Dr Bree Devin and Associate Professor Jennifer Bartlett This half day workshop is relevant for PhD students within … Continue reading
\n\u2022 15th December 2014: Submission of short proposal (max. 3 pages) to bree.devin@qut.edu.au<\/a>
\n\u2022 15th January 2015: Confirmation of acceptance
\n\u2022 15th April 2015: Submission of short paper (6,000 words) to bree.devin@qut.edu.au<\/a>
\n\u2022 20th April 2015: Reception of peer proposal to evaluate
\n\u2022 21th May 2014: Presentation of paper and review<\/p>\n
\nVenue: Main Conference Hotel (TBC)
\nParticipation fee: 20 USD<\/p>\n