The NTA Proposed Research Award
This award will be given to support significant research in progress in the areas of learning assistance or tutorial services.
Studies may be quantitative or qualitative in nature. Up to five (5) will be awarded per year:
Criteria for Evaluation: The Awards Committee will conduct a blind interview to rate the research and publications nominated, selecting a winner from this process.
Directions for Application: Each nomination should include:
– review of related research statement of the problem.
– limitations and assumptions.
– methodology.
Studies may be quantitative or qualitative in nature. Up to five (5) will be awarded per year:
- One award for tutors who work the k-12 system.
- One award for tutors who work in two year community colleges or schools.
- One award for tutors who work in four year colleges or universities.
- One award for tutors who work in a private learning center.
- One award for tutors who work in community or faith based programs.
Criteria for Evaluation: The Awards Committee will conduct a blind interview to rate the research and publications nominated, selecting a winner from this process.
Directions for Application: Each nomination should include:
- A letter of application or nomination summarizing the reasons the work should be considered (limit of two pages).
- Four (4) copies of the research proposal including:
– review of related research statement of the problem.
– limitations and assumptions.
– methodology.
- Send one (1) copy with the name(s) of the researcher(s) included on the cover page and three (3) copies with no names.