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joc-topic-selection
Use when deciding whether a communication project fits the Journal of Communication (JoC) and which format (original article vs. JoC Forum) to target. JoC is the field's generalist flagship, so the test is general significance across communication research, not platform novelty alone. Helps frame the question; it does not collect data.
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# Topic Selection & Fit (joc-topic-selection)
JoC is the **flagship, field-wide journal** of the International Communication Association. The bar is
not "new on this platform" — it is **"matters to communication research."** Use this skill to
pressure-test fit before you invest.
## When to trigger
- Choosing among possible projects or framings for a JoC submission
- A reviewer/colleague said the paper feels "too narrow," "platform-specific," or "a case study"
- Deciding between a full **original article** and a **JoC Forum** piece
- Responding to a **special-issue** call and checking fit to its theme
## The JoC fit test