Extended Abstracts

Below is a guide for writing an extended abstract for submission to the Cultural and Critical
Studies Division of AEJMC that align with our main paper call, which can be found at
https://bit.ly/3EjXgXF. Scholarship that represents the aims of the Division can be found on our
website, https://bit.ly/3srSRwg. This document is provided to increase inclusivity, transparency,
and to guide both those making submissions and reviewers.

Extended abstracts should not be less than 1,000 words but not more than 1,500 words. As
with full paper submissions, extended abstracts should be devoid of any identifying author
information. Stylistically, extended abstracts should follow the same guidelines as full papers in
terms of font size and margins.

The sections of a blind, peer-reviewed extended abstract are encouraged to be as follows:

Title

Abstract: A maximum 75-word summary of the paper placed before the main text of the
extended abstract. This abstract is not counted toward the 1,000 to 1,500-word total.

Introduction: This section includes background of the study, research question/s, literature
review, and any research gap. The introduction should also clearly state the purpose and
objectives of the study. In addition, it should provide information about the work and its
significance, while highlighting relevant literature and specifying how it relates or differs from
your work. This section should, ideally, not exceed 700 words to ensure there is room for the
remainder of the abstract.

Methodology/Materials: This section should describe the methodological framework or
approach and the rationale as well as any techniques used in analysis or in building your
argument. Clearly describe any materials examined and how the material was gathered and
interpreted. If the abstract is more of a theoretical argument, then the introduction should be
extended and this section could be omitted.

Results/Analysis/Discussion: Expected or preliminary results, interpretation, arguments, and
analysis should be clearly provided along with any charts and tables (it appropriate). Again, if a
theoretical argument this would be only a discussion section, but could include images, if
appropriate.

Conclusion: This section should be a brief statement of key contributions to scholarship and/or
practice, findings and/or recommendations for future research, social action, and
interpretation. The conclusion should be based solely on the evidence presented in your
extended abstract.

References: Only cite references that appear in the extended abstract. References do not count
toward the total word count.

Questions or comments concerning submissions should be directed to research co-chairs Ted
Gutsche (robertgutsche@gmail.com) and Sara Shaban (sshaban@spu.edu).