<html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=Windows-1252"> <style type="text/css" style="display:none;"> P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} </style> </head> <body dir="ltr"> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <o:p> </o:p> * MWERA ANNOUNCEMENT *<o:p> </o:p> <o:p><img size="22247" contenttype="image/png" unselectable="on" tabindex="-1" style="user-select: none; width: 173.523px; height: 139.976px;" data-imgsize="custom" width="173.5227316232772" height="139.9757180358246" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" src="cid:6bd3b63e-5757-484c-9ab5-30b02f148c36"> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> MWERA would like to announce the MWERA Isadore Newman Dissertation Award! <o:p> </o:p> Named for past MWERA president, mentor, and contributor, the $500 award* is intended to encourage and recognize outstanding dissertation research appropriate to the field. Studies embracing "traditional" and or "non-traditional" conceptualizations and methods are welcome. Dissertations completed and successfully defended in the last three years (2018-2020) are eligible for consideration. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Evaluation Criteria:<o:p> </o:p> 1. Significance and clarity of the problem investigated.<o:p> </o:p> 2. Adequacy of conceptualization and development of research questions.<o:p> </o:p> 3. Quality of review of relevant theoretical and research literature.<o:p> </o:p> 4. Appropriateness and rigor of research designs and methods.<o:p> </o:p> 5. Clarity of reporting finding/results.<o:p> </o:p> 6. Appropriateness of interpretation of the research for theory, policy, practice, and further research.<o:p> </o:p> 7. Quality and clarity of writing evidenced in the abstract and (for finalists only) the complete dissertation.<o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Submissions:<o:p> </o:p> E-mail: Submit 1 (one) copy of each of the following, by attachment, preferably using MSWord to:<o:p> </o:p> Date: E-mail submissions must be received by July 1st to mwera.ed@gmail.com<o:p> </o:p> INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN SEPARATE DOCUMENTS:<o:p> </o:p> 1. The complete blinded dissertation including all tables, figures, references, and appendices;<o:p> </o:p> 2. The MWERA paper proposal; <o:p> </o:p> 3. A complete mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address for the dissertation's author;<o:p> </o:p> 4. A letter of nomination and endorsement from a professor/researcher who is familiar with the entrant�s work. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Selection:<o:p> </o:p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0in"> <li>Up to two award winners may be granted annually.<o:p> </o:p></li><li>Applicants will be notified by August 15th. <o:p> </o:p></li><li>Award money must be used for travel, registration fees, and/or accommodations for the MWERA annual convention.<o:p> </o:p></li><li>Award winners are expected to attend and present at the MWERA annual convention.<o:p> </o:p></li><li>The recipient(s) will be recognized at the MWERA business meeting and luncheon at the Annual Mid-Western Educational Research Association meeting.<o:p> </o:p> Inquiries Should Be Directed To mwera.ed@gmail.com<o:p> </o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> <div> <div style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div> <div id="Signature"> <div> <div id="divtagdefaultwrapper" style="font-size:12pt; color:#000000; background-color:#FFFFFF; font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> <div style="font-family:Tahoma; font-size:13px"> <div class="BodyFragment"> <div class="PlainText">Dr. Delane A. Bender-Slack</div> <div class="PlainText">Associate Professor</div> <div class="PlainText">Reading/TESOL Program Director Xavier University College of Professional Sciences School of Education 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207-3231 (513) 745-3958</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>

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