Scientifically Based Reading Research Criteria

Applies rigorous, system, and objective procedures to obtain valid knowledge relevant to reading development, reading instruction, and reading difficulties ______

Employs systematic, empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment ______

Involves controlled experiments with data analysis and thorough peer-review process. ______

Involves rigorous data analyses that are adequate to test the stated hypotheses and justify the general conclusions drawn. ______

Relies on measurements or observational methods that provide valid data across evaluators and observers and across multiple measurements and observations. ______

Has been accepted by a peer-reviewed journal or approved by a panel of independent experts through a comparably rigorous, objective and scientific review. ______

The Criteria provided must be met to qualify as Scientific Research Based. Please make sure that all the consultants comply with this criteria. This is a word document file, please submit the information on the spaces provided.

Language Arts/Staff Development Department R 10-12-04