The fourth *World Journalism Education Congress* will be held at the *Auckland University of Technology* in Auckland, New Zealand between July 14 and 16, 2016. It follows the successful third congress held in Mechelen, Belgium, in July 2013. (For details see www.wjec.ac.nz
<http://www.wjec.ac.nz>and http://wjec.ou.edu/congress.html)
With the support of journalism education organizations worldwide,* the Congress is designed to provide a discussion forum on common issues and interests and a foundation for supporting the continuing development of journalism and journalism education around the globe.
The WJEC is inviting academic paper abstracts related to the wider issue of journalism education for presentation as refereed research papers at the conference.
Abstracts will be accepted on any topics related to mass communication but submitters are encouraged to focus their submissions on the broader conference theme, “Identity and Integrity in Journalism Education” and to specifically relate their work to:
·Mobile/Social/User-generated Media and Journalism
·Research Trends in Journalism
·Utilizing the Professional Connection in Journalism Education
·21st Century Ethical Issues in Journalism
·Journalism Education and an Informed Citizenry
·Journalism Programs Offered by the Industry
·Journalism Education in the South Pacific
·Journalism Education in Asia
*Abstract submission guidelines:*WJEC invites interested presenters to electronically submit *abstracts* only (*minimum 500 words; maximum 800 words*) by *December 1, 2015*.
The abstracts should give a clear sense of the scope of the research, research objectives and method of inquiry. If researchers have completed their projects by the submission deadline, paper abstracts should also include research results and conclusions/discussion. Full papers are due June 1, 2016 to be eligible for publication in the online conference proceedings.
*Submission process:*To submit a paper abstract, go to
www.wjec.aut.ac.nz <http://www.wjec.aut.ac.nz>and follow the directions.
Note the following:
·Ensure that the document you upload does NOT include ANY information that identifies you or your affiliation/institution. Abstracts submitted with author identifiable information will automatically be removed from the pool of submissions and will neither be considered for review nor possible inclusion in the conference program;
·Ensure that you add ALL required information in the form you fill out before uploading your paper abstract. This enables the conference organizers to keep track of individual authors and their abstracts.
Ensure the email address you include is the one you want the organizers to communicate with you about your submission and where you will receive a confirmation once you have successfully submitted your abstract.
*Review process:*A panel of international judges will blind-review all submissions. Paper selections will be finalized by the end of January 2016 and presenters will be informed accordingly.
*For more information about the 2016 WJEC in Auckland*please contact the Steering Committee Chair, Verica Rupar (Verica.rupar@aut.ac.nz