The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations
Top Student Paper Award
Public Relations Division, International Communication Association
The public relations division of ICA encourages the submission of research papers by student authors that focus on key issues for PR and with an emphasis on theory development. The latter includes studies that further a greater understanding of the theoretic basis for effective communication, but also submissions that focus on the role of public relations in society. We encourage submissions addressing the variety of organizational forms and international contexts. Submissions can use a range of theoretical approaches, including for instance social scientific, historical, rhetorical, critical and philosophical theory. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are considered appropriate.
The PR Division will consider only completed manuscripts. Please indicate the status of each author (e.g., Ph.D. or MA student, professor, researcher). For the purposes of this award, please note that the authorship status of the paper is determined by the authorship status of the first author. A panel of division scholars will select the top student paper. Award winners will be recognized at the 60th annual conference of the International Communication Association, in Singapore, June 22-26, 2010, with a certificate and a cash award of $500 U.S. from the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations.
See the 2010 ICA Conference Call for Papers for specific details on the deadline and submission procedures.
