NARST research proposals are reviewed anonymously by the members of the Program Committee, using criteria that include the following:
a. Subject/Problem. Is there a clear focus, rationale, model, theory, or philosophy upon which the proposal is based?b. Design or Procedure. Is the methodology, procedure, design, or organization appropriate?
c. Data Analyses and Findings. Do the syntheses of ideas or data analyses and findings appear to be appropriate and complete?
d. Contribution. Do the conclusions contribute valuable insights into the teaching/learning of science?
e. General Interest. Does the presentation promise to be of general interest to NARST members?
To get an idea of the types of science education research being reported, go the NARST submission guidelines site. Click on "Submission Guideline Process. First click on the Strand Categories.
1. What are the three most significant strands to you? Rank order them and be prepared to share them with the class?
Rank 1:________________________
Rank 2:________________________
Rank 3:________________________
2. Suppose you were to submit a paper to one of the strands. Which strand would you select, and what would be the title of your paper? Submit your "paper" as a Think Piece.
Tell us very briefly why you selected this paper?