The Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media is an international quarterly devoted to advancing research, knowledge, and understanding of communication and the electronic media. The Journal invites submissions of original research that examine a broad range of issues concerning the electronic media, including the historical, technological, economic, legal, policy, cultural, and social dimensions. Scholarship that extends historiography, tests theory, or that fosters innovative perspectives on topics of importance to the field, is particularly encouraged. The Journal is open to a diversity of theoretical paradigms and methodologies.

Submitted work is evaluated according to the quality of its conceptualization; the importance of the topic to scholars, policy makers, and practitioners; the lasting contribution it will make to electronic media studies; and the research execution. Key considerations of research execution include the research design, soundness of the research procedure, and the clarity of presentation. The Editor reserves the right not to send manuscripts out for review that fall outside the scope of the Journal or make an insignificant contribution to the field.

1. It is assumed that only the original work of the author will be submitted for Journal consideration. Submitted manuscripts must not be under consideration by another publication. Papers presented first at conferences or symposia should be carefully revised prior to submission for publication in the Journal.

4. Because manuscripts are reviewed blindly, author identification should be on the title page only. The title page should include the following: the complete title; author name(s); corresponding postal addresses, electronic mail addresses, and telephone numbers; and any necessary credits. Any further references that might identify the author(s) should be removed from the manuscript.

5. The second page of the manuscript should consist of an abstract of 75 to 100 words. The text of the manuscript (including its title) should begin on the next page, with the remaining pages numbered consecutively with running heads.

6. Notes and references should be double-spaced on pages following the text of the manuscript, and follow the formats of the current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Notes should be kept to a minimum. Complete citations for references should be supplied.

9. Authors normally will have an editorial decision within 3–4 months. Because manuscripts are sent to expert referees for evaluation, the consideration time may vary.

10. The Editor reserves the right to make minor changes in any accepted manuscript that does not alter the substantial meaning or results of the article or the expressed views of the author. Authors will be given the opportunity to approve all such changes and can withdraw their manuscript from consideration at any time.

11. The Broadcast Education Association holds copyright to all issues of the Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media. The Executive Director of the Association must grant permission for reproduction in any form of any of the contents of the Journal. The address is: Executive Director, Broadcast Education Association, 1771 N Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036.

12. Research manuscripts and correspondence should be addressed to: Susan L. Brinson, Editor-Select, Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, Department of Communication & Journalism, 217 Tichenor Hall, Auburn University, AL, 36849-5211. Inquiries and correspondence about book/video/electronic-media reviews or critical essays should be addressed to: Louise Benjamin, Review and Criticism Editor-Select, Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, College of Journalism and Mass Communication, 101-G Journalism, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602.