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SIG-IT Young Researcher Award

 

The SIG-IT Young Researcher Award will be presented to a deserving scholar in the field of instructional technology. The award recipient will present their paper at the 2005 AERA Conference, receive a check for $350, and have their paper posted on the SIG-IT website. The award was established in 2003 by the American Educational Research Association’s Special Interest Group ­ Instructional Technology.

 

To eligible for this award, you must be:

  1. A member of AERA and SIG-IT at time of submission
  2. A Doctoral Candidate or Recent Doctoral Graduate (within the previous 5 years)
  3. Able to attend the 2005 AERA conference and the SIG-IT business meeting in Montreal, Canada from April 11-15, 2005
  4. Primary investigator of a completed research study (using any methodology)

 

Application process:

  • Submit a cover letter stating your intent to apply, describing your eligibility for the award, and including contact information.  Include 4 copies of your manuscript. Electronic copies of the letter and manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word for Windows or Rich Text Format only.
  • To submit an application or for more information, contact: Krista D. Simons
    100 N. University, BRNG 3126, Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47909.
    Phone: 765-496-2189. Email: kds@purdue.edu
  • Completed applications must be received by October 1, 2004
  • Applicants will be informed of the decision no later than December 15, 2004.
  • An award may not be given in any year the review panel determines that no proposal merits acknowledgement.

 

Papers will be evaluated using the following criteria:

  1. Relevance and significance of topic and research question to the field of instructional technology
  2. Clarity of research question
  3. Thoroughness of literature review
  4. Appropriateness of methodology for study
  5. Quality and completeness of analysis
  6. Clarity and soundness of conclusions
  7. Promotes further research agenda or improved professional practices
  8. Readability
  9. Overall quality demonstrating coherence and reasoning
  10. Contributes to the cumulative knowledge base of the field