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The Carl Couch Center issues an annual call for papers to be considered for Stanley L. Saxton Applied Research Award. The Couch Center welcomes papers that focus on how theory, research, and/or practice contribute to addressing real, pragmatic, social problems. Papers may be theoretical, methodological, or empirical in nature. Papers will be evaluated by a Review Committee of four:

    Dr. Michael Katovich, Texas Christian University
    Dr. Dan Miller, University of Dayton
    Dr. Steven Buban, Monmouth College
    Dr. Robert Hintz, Jr., Foundation II

Both single and co-authored works are accepted. Works that are published or accepted for publication are not eligible for award consideration. The top paper will receive the Saxton Award to be presented in 2008 annual convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), or 2009 Midwest Sociological Meetings.

Those interested should send a copy of their paper with a 100-word abstract, electronically to Shing-Ling Chen at sarina.chen@uni.edu. Paper length is limited to 30 pages plus references. Application deadline is June 2, 2008. Notification of award application will be sent out by August 1, 2008.

Stanley L. Saxton Applied Research Award 2008