Exemplary Research in Social Studies Award

It is the mission of National Council for the Social Studies to engage and support educators in strengthening and advocating social studies, where social studies is defined as the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. In support of this mission, NCSS and the Research Community sponsor this annual research award designed to recognize an exemplary single-study research conception, model, design, procedure and analysis in social studies and social education.

For the purpose of this award, social education includes work in the individual social sciences; women’s studies and gender studies; multicultural, citizenship, global, economic, and geographic education; decision making; reflective inquiry; moral education; critical theory; teacher education; teacher thinking; and teaching-learning phenomena. In addition, research is broadly defined to include experimental, qualitative, historical, and philosophical work.

Deadline: Postmarked by May 1, 2009

Sponsored by:

National Council for the Social Studies
NCSS Research Community

Frequency:

Annual

Award:

• Commemorative gift
• Annual Conference session for research presentation
• Publicity

Purpose:

The Exemplary Research in Social Studies Award acknowledges, and encourages scholarly inquiry in significant issues and possibilities for social studies education.

Criteria:

• Published research study (articles, chapters, monographs, or books) bearing April 2008 through March 2009 publication date;
• Must be empirical, theoretical, or philosophical in nature;
• Must have social education as its central focus;
• Employs rigorous research standards;
• Outstanding in the areas of research conception, model, design, procedure, and analysis;
• Advances conception of social education and knowledge of teaching and learning in the domain; and
• Attends to social, political, and ethical concerns.

Nomination Requirements:

• No self nominations;
• Cover page (See Attachment Below) ;
• Letter of nomination supporting, rationalizing the nomination;
• Vitae or professional resume prepared by nominee;
• Nominated study.
• Publicity Outreach. Please provide the name, contact name, title, and e-mail for:
  • Major local/community newspaper (up to 2)
  • District Superintendent
  • Direct supervisor
• Information Release Statement (on cover page)

Submission Requirements:

• Six sets of the required nomination materials listed above.
• Each set of nomination materials should be bound and contain subject dividers that identify materials by the nomination requirement headings listed above.

Nomination materials that are incomplete or that do not meet the established criteria will not be considered.

ALL SUBCOMMITTEE AWARD SELECTION DECISIONS ARE FINAL!

For more information on NCSS Awards and Grants, contact Prema Parmar, Program Manager excellence@ncss.org or 301-588-1800, ext. 106

Deadline: Postmarked by May 1, 2009

Send to:
Exemplary Research in Social Studies Award Subcommittee
National Council for the Social Studies, 8555 Sixteenth Street, Suite 500
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910