Western Journal Of Communication
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The Western Journal of Communication, published quarterly since 1937, is one of two scholarly journals of the Western States Communication Association (WSCA). The journal is dedicated to the publication of original scholarly manuscripts which advance our understanding of human communication. All theoretical and methodological perspectives are welcome. WJC’s longstanding commitment to academic diversity is reflected in a history of publishing research in rhetorical and communication theory, interpersonal and intercultural communication, media studies, cultural and critical theory, language behavior, performance studies, small group communication, freedom of speech, gender studies, and applied communication in health, family relationships, and organizations among other contexts. Research accessible to both scholarly audiences and the learned public is encouraged.
[edit] Journal Info
Editor: Cheree Carlson, Editor
Published By: Routledge, WSCA Affiliated
Founded:1937
[edit] Instructions for Authors
Manuscript Preparation: Manuscripts must conform to either the Publication Manual of the APA American Psychological Association, 5th Edition (2001) or MLA Style Manual, 5th edition (1999). Manuscripts also must conform to the guidelines for avoiding ethnic biases and sexist language.
Research involving the use of human subjects must be approved by an institutional review board to be published in WJC. Manuscripts must not be under consideration by another publication. Along with the manuscript prepare a separate file a as a cover letter. In this file include a history of the manuscript, whether it is derived from an M.A. or Ph.D. thesis with the advisor's name, whether it has been presented at a convention, or other pertinent information about its development. On submission you will also be asked to provide an abstract of 100 words or less with a list of five suggested key words. WJC follows a policy of blind, peer review; please ensure that the main body of the manuscript contains no identification of authors. All comments by reviewers are confidential and shall not be published. Based on the recommendations of the reviewers, the editor will make the final judgment with regard to publication. Manuscript Submission: WJC prefers to receive all manuscript submission electronically via Manuscript Central at the following address: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/rwjc. Manuscript Central allows for rapid and easy submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as reviewing and internal communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based platform. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the Editorial Office at 480-965-5147. Authors are urged to submit manuscripts as MS Word files. Authors are responsible for verifying all files have uploaded correctly. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and must sign an agreement for transfer of copyright to the publisher upon acceptance. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become property of the publisher. Authors may log on or create an account by providing the corresponding author’s complete address, telephone number, fax number, and email address.
