Changes in Manuscript Submission Process for the Western Journal of Communication

by

A. Cheree Carlson, WJC Editor

As of July 1, 2006 WJC prefers to receive all manuscript submissions 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.

Creating an Account

1. Launch your web browser and go to the Manuscript Central homepage (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/rwjc).

2. Log-in or click the “Create Account” option if you are a first-time user of Manuscript Central. If you are creating a new account:

After clicking on “Create Account” enter your name and e-mail information and click “Next”. Your e-mail information is very important.

Enter your institution and address information as prompted then click “Next.”

Enter a user ID and password of your choice (we recommend using your e-mail address as your user ID) and then select your area of expertise. Click “Finish” when done.

To submit a manuscript, log-in and select “Author Center.” Then follow the online instructions.

Direct inquiries to A. Cheree Carlson, Editor, Western Journal of Communication, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Arizona State University, PO Box 871205, Tempe, AZ 85287-1205 USA. Email: western.journal@asu.edu.