The Vocabulary SIG pays tribute to scholars and recognizes graduate students in the area of vocabulary research.
This annual award recognizes an important scholar in the area of vocabulary research. The award is presented to an individual who has been nominated by a Vocabulary SIG member and is determined by the Award Committee to be deserving of the tribute.
This award honors the efforts of scholars who have given their professional efforts to the field of vocabulary research. It bridges emergent researchers with those who have paved the way before them, and provides an opportunity to engage in a group presentation and discussion about the researcher’s work.
The following criteria are used to identify and evaluate possible vocabulary scholars:
The timeline for making the Notable Vocabulary Researcher Award is:
This annual award recognizes an exemplary research paper focusing on vocabulary research or instruction by a student author. The award has been granted informally over the past six years through the Vocabulary SIG and we now wish to officially sanction the process. The award is presented to the individual or individuals who meet the following criteria as approved by the SIG and Council: An original research paper presented in the previous year’s annual AERA meeting on the topic of vocabulary research or instruction; applicants must have student status at the time of paper submission to AERA; and must be a SIG member by the award application date.
This award encourages upcoming researchers to focus on vocabulary topics, and rewards an outstanding effort in this area. It helps move our collective knowledge forward, and provides an opportunity to engage in a group presentation and discussion about the research topic.
The following criteria are used to identify and evaluate possible award papers:
The timeline for making the Student Vocabulary Research Paper Award is:
Vocabulary SIG Award Winners
Notable Vocabulary Researcher: Dr. Jill Fitzgerald, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Student Vocabulary Research Paper: Dr. Lori Bruner
Notable Vocabulary Researcher
Student Vocabulary Research Paper