UKLA Wiley-Blackwell Research in Literacy Education Award

The UKLA/ Wiley-Blackwell Research in Literacy Education Award is a prestigious prize bestowed on the best article in the Journal of Research in Reading (JRR) and Literacy in the previous year. Both are peer-reviewed journals with international reputations for excellence.

The shortlists are chosen by working parties convened by the editors of JRR and Literacy.

The award is given to a text which fulfils many of the following criteria:

Relevance to readership – taking account of an international readership
Accessibility to a knowledgeable readership
Original content which contributes significantly to existing knowledge or the development of new knowledge, policy or strategy
Clear theoretical position
Methodologically sound research processes /design appropriate to the theoretical standpoint
Sound level of critical analysis
Relevant and appropriate citation base

The 2016 winners were honoured at a wine reception at the UKLA International Conference 8-10 July 2016, in Bristol.