Panels may relate to any original topic relevant to journalism history, presenting a variety of perspectives that will draw the audience and panelists into meaningful discussion or debate.

Preference will be given to panels that present diverse perspectives on their topics, and organizers should consider diversity in race and gender in selecting panelists. Panel participants must register for and attend the convention.

Panel proposals include the following:

--A title and brief description of the topic.
--The moderator and participants’ info (name, institutional affiliation, student or faculty status).
--A brief summary of each participant’s presentation.

No individual may be on more than one panel or in more than one panel proposal.

Panel organizers must make sure panelists have not agreed to serve on multiple panels.

Panel organizers also must secure commitment from panelists to participate and make sure the panelists are not included in another panel proposal before submitting the proposal.

Although moderators are discussion facilitators and may not serve as panelists, moderators can only be included in one panel proposal. Failure to adhere to the guidelines will lead to rejection of the proposal.

Susan Swanberg of the University of Arizona (swanberg@arizona.edu) is coordinating the panel competition.

Authors of panel proposals will be notified in mid-July whether their panels have been accepted.