Journalism History
Journalism History is published four times a year by the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
Information for Contributors
Journalism History seeks articles on topics related to the full scope of mass communication history. They may discuss individuals, institutions, or events. Manuscripts that provide fresh approaches and new, significant understanding about a topic in its broader context are especially sought. The journal also will consider topical essays, particularly if they are clearly argued and well supported with documentation.
Authors are encouraged to pay careful attention to the style, maximum length of articles, and publishing interests of the journal prior to submitting manuscripts.
Articles for Journalism History should be no more than 7,500 words in length, not including notes. Note citations should follow the text and conform to the Chicago Manual of Style. Detailed and complete documentation in notes is important. A premium is placed on a manuscript's clarity and readability as well as whether it follows the style manual.
Authors should submit four copies of their work and include a cover letter listing their address, telephone number, and email address. Manuscripts are anonymously refereed by the corresponding editors, with authors usually notified within about two months of whether their work has been accepted. When a manuscript has been accepted, which is usually contingent on changes being made, authors are requested to submit a hard copy of it, as well as a copy on an IBM Word disk or a CD. They also are required to submit a 10-line abstract along with a two-sentence biographical note. The journal also likes to run a black and white head shot of authors if this is available. Manuscripts should be sent to:
Patrick S. WashburnJournalism History
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701-2979
He also can be contacted at 740-593-2593 (phone); 740-593-2592 (fax); and washburp@ohio.edu.
Editorial StaffEditor: Patrick S. Washburn, Ohio University
Assistant Editor: Joseph P. Bernt, Ohio University
Book Review Editor: Karen Russell, University of Georgia
Editorial Assistant: Sarah Brady, Ohio University
Corresponding Editors
David Abrahamson, Northwestern UniversityEd Adams, Brigham Young University
Craig Allen, Arizona State University
Jerry Baldasty, University of Washington
Jim Baughman, University of Wisconsin
Maurine Beasley, University of Maryland
Jon Bekken, Albright College
Kathy Bradshaw, Bowling Green State University
W. Joseph Campbell, American University
Dane Claussen, Point Park University
Barbara Cloud, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Mike Conway, Indiana University
Russ Cook, Loyola College-Baltimore
David Copeland, Elon University
Doug Daniel, Associated Press
Hazel Dicken-Garcia, University of Minnesota
Kitty Endres, University of Akron
Jim Foust, Bowling Green State University
Tim Gleason, University of Oregon
Don Godfrey, Arizona State University
Karla Gower, University of Alabama
Susan Henry, California State University-Northridge
Janice Hume, University of Georgia
Carol Sue Humphrey, Oklahoma Baptist University
Phil Jeter, Middle Tennessee State University
Richard Kielbowicz, University of Washington
Elliot King, Loyola College-Baltimore
Carolyn Kitch, Temple University
Chris Lamb, College of Charleston
Linda Lawson, University of Washington
Karen List, University of Massachusetts
Jerilyn McIntyre, Central Washington University
David Mindich, St. Michael's College
Mick Mulcrone, University of Portland
Mike Murray, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Mark Neuzil, University of St. Thomas
Jean Palmegiano, St. Peter's College
Earnest Perry, University of Missouri
Stephen Ponder, University of Oregon
Sam Riley, Virginia Tech University
Nancy Roberts, SUNY-Albany
Felicia Jones Ross, Ohio State University
Jennifer Scanlon, Bowdoin College
Jeff Smith, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Reed Smith, Georgia Southern University
David Spencer, University of Western Ontario
Jim Startt, Valparaiso University
Rodger Streitmatter, American University
Mike Sweeney, Utah State University
Brian Thornton, University of North Florida
Debbie van Tuyll, Augusta State University
Liz Watts, Texas Tech University
Subscription Information
The annual subscription rate is $20 for individuals, $65 for institutions, and $15 for students (with verification of enrollment). For subscriptions outside North America, please add $20 per year. Single copies may be ordered for $10 apiece. ISSN Number: 0094-7679. Those wishing to subscribe should send a check or money order, made out to Ohio University, to Patrick S. Washburn, Journalism History, E. W. School of Journalism, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701.
Notice of non-receipt of an issue must be sent to Journalism History within three months of the date of publication.
Advertising Rates
Camera-ready copy is required.
The advertising rates are $250 for a full page on the inside back cover of the journal, $150 for a full page inside the journal, $90 for a half page inside the journal, and $50 for a quarter page inside the journal. An approved agency will receive a 15 percent commission.
The size of the ads are:
- 7 3/16" wide * 9 1/4" deep for a full page
- 3 7/16" wide x 9 1/4" deep for a vertical half page
- 7 3/16" wide x 4 3/4" deep for a horizontal half page
- 3 7/16" wide x 4 9/16" deep for a vertical quarter page
- 7 3/16 wide x 2 1/4" deep for a horizontal quarter page
Thus, you have the choice of having vertical or horizontal half pages and quarter pages.
Since the journal is a quarterly, the closing dates for ads are as follows: March 15 for the April issue, June 15 for the July issue, Sept. 15 for the October issue, and Dec. 15 for the January issue.
You may send a check, made out to Ohio University, when you place the ad or we can send you an invoice.
Permission to Use Copyrighted Material
For permission to use copyrighted material before Vol. 16:3-4, please contact the Department of Journalism, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, Calif. 91330-0001. For permission to use copyrighted material from Vol. 16:3-4 to 26, please contact the Hank Greenspun School of Communication, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Box 455007, 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nev. 89154-507.