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In 2002, three representatives of the research committee provided a guide for researchers to use when preparing a research proposal for the ACEI International Conference.

Title: Preparing High Quality Research Proposals For ACEI.
Presented at the ACEI Annual Study Conference, San Diego, CA. April 5, 2002.

	Dr. Michael F. Kelley (Chair of the Research Committee) Arizona State University West
	Dr. Linda Bennett (Chair-Elect of the Research Committee) University of Missouri-Columbia
	Dr. Lin Moore (Past Chair of the Research Committee) Texas Woman’s University You can follow their PowerPoint presentation by clicking here. To download (119 KB) the PowerPoint presentation in PowerPoint format, click here.

The members of the research committee use seven criteria when reviewing the proposals for the ACEI conference. A Likert type scale is used where 1 = significant weakness and 5 = excellent. Constructive comments are given by the reviewers and should be used by the researchers to improve their presentation. Submissions that score 20+ have a good chance of being accepted for presenting at the ACEI conference.

Submission deadlines can be found on the official ACEI webpage.

How well does the Abstract describe the research study?

1 2 3 4 5

Are the Research Questions adequately defined?

1 2 3 4 5

Does the Rationale justify the purpose of the study and/or place it within the context of current theory and practice?

1 2 3 4 5

Is the Methodology clearly described? Is the methodology well matched to the research questions?

1 2 3 4 5

Is the Analysis of Data adequately described or a plan of analysis presented, if the study is "in progress?"

1 2 3 4 5

Are the Findings clearly identified?

1 2 3 4 5

Are Implications for future research, classroom practices, or educational policy discussed?

1 2 3 4 5