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Research Evaluation Checklist
Review the questions on the right and select those that
reflect your primary concerns. Then proceed to the associated
sections for more detail. Using the "checklist" links
help you navigate.
Also, to help you understand how to evaluate research, examples
from different fictional research studies of an imaginary program
will appear in the green box. These examples will illustrate the
key elements to consider when evaluating research quality.
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Example
Study
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Study Overview
Computer Reading Fun combines
advanced technology with scientific teaching techniques.
The goal of Computer Reading Fun is to accelerate reading
achievement for all students. This booklet summarizes
the research-based evidence of Computer Reading Fun's
effectiveness. Students in Computer Reading Fun classes
do better in reading and other subjects, including math,
science, social studies, and writing. Attendance is
also better at Computer Reading Fun schools. Many schools
using Computer Reading Fun report growth in reading
achievement of two grade levels in one year.
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