Submission of Manuscripts. Communication Studies is a refereed journal publishing articles on a wide range of communication research. The goal of the journal is to publish the best communication scholarship representative of the range of research within the discipline. All methods of scholarly inquiry into communication are welcome, including but not limited to rhetorical analysis, cultural studies, content analysis, media studies, health communication, family communication, critical studies, survey research, etc.
Manuscripts may be philosophical, theoretical, methodological, critical, applied, pedagogical, or empirical in nature. Manuscripts should be conceptually meaningful, methodologically sound, interesting, clearly written, and thoughtfully argued. Manuscripts must not have been published elsewhere or be currently under consideration for any other publication.
Manuscripts will typically be reviewed by two members of the Editorial Board. The recommendations of the reviewers provide the foundation for final judgment regarding publication. Authors can normally expect an initial editorial decision within two months following the date of receipt by the editor.
Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the most recent edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association or the Chicago Manual of Style. Submissions should contain no more than 7500 words total (including tables, references, endnotes, and appendices). Send an electronic file of the manuscript prepared for blind review in MWord or rtf and a separate file with author contact information, title of the manuscript, and brief author bio to: Kimberly Powell, Editor, E-mail:
commstudies@luther.edu Tables and Figures. Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.
Illustrations. Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clear in originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for the highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:
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300 dpi or higher
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sized to fit on journal page
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EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
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submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files
Color Reproduction. Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are:
Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies.
Print+Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.
Proofs. Proofs will be sent to authors by e-mail. They should be corrected and returned to the editor within three days. Major alterations to the text cannot be accepted.
Offprints. Each corresponding author will receive 50 reprints of their article and one complimentary issue upon registration with Rightslink, our authorized reprint provider. Authors will need to create a unique account and register with Rightslink for this free service. The link is provided at the time of page proof review. Complimentary reprints are not available post publication.
Copyright. It is a condition of publication that authors vest or license copyright in their articles, including abstracts, in the Central States Communication Association. This enables the publisher to ensure full copyright protection and to disseminate the article and the journal to the widest possible readership in print and electronic formats as appropriate. Authors may, of course, use the article elsewhere after publication provided that prior permission be obtained from Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Authors are themselves responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyright material from other sources.
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