Dear colleagues,
To give prospective contributors additional time to prepare their materials, we are extending the deadline for chapter proposals for Elections, Technical Communication, and the Global Politics of Participatory Democracy to August 15, 2026.
Proposal submissions should include:
- A 500–750 word proposal, excluding references
- A working title
- A brief author bio of 100–150 words for each contributor
- Contact information for all authors
Please submit proposals as a single document to ryancheek and dorpe001.
Thank you to those who have already submitted proposals or let us know that work is underway. We look forward to reading your proposals and hope the additional time makes it easier for others to contribute as summer travel, conferences, teaching, and other commitments compete for attention.
Take care,
Ryan & Isidore
Ryan Cheek, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Technical Communication at Missouri University of Science & Technology • Co-Founder of the PIT Zine Lab • PowerPlex Community Engagement Coordinator • Communication Director for PIT-Midwest • Co-Owner of Bookmark This Bar & Cheek 2 Cheek Ventures • Co-Host of The Bookend Loft.
Dear colleagues,
We hope your summer is off to a great start! This is a friendly reminder that chapter proposals for Elections, Technical Communication, and the Global Politics of Participatory Democracy are due August 1, 2026. Link to full CFP.
Co-edited by Dr. Isidore Dorpenyo and I, this collection examines the intersections of elections, democracy, technology, and technical communication in a global context. We are particularly interested in work that addresses topics such as election technologies, campaign communication, disinformation, AI in electoral contexts, civic participation, and social justice approaches to electoral systems and governance.
Proposal submissions should include:
- A 500–750 word proposal (excluding references)
- A working title
- A brief author bio (100–150 words for each contributor)
- Contact information for all authors
Please submit proposals as a single document to ryancheek and dorpe001.
The project has moved beyond the initial proposal stage with WAC Clearinghouse, and we are excited to review chapter proposals that will help shape this timely collection.
Thank you to those already planning submissions. We would also appreciate your help in sharing this CFP with colleagues, graduate students, and relevant networks who may be interested.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Take care,
Ryan & Isidore