Monday, July 17, 2006
AERA Reviewers - More Information
A message from Michelle L (phdmichelle@yahoo.ca) to CCGSE (ccse@mailman.srv.ualberta.ca).
Dear Friends,
Please find to follow information about being an AERA reviewer. I have received many emails with questions on the process and the like, consequently I decided to forward the information to everyone in case any of you were wondering about the same issues.
If you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact me. I will be back in North America as of Tuesday evening.
Best Wishes,
Michelle
AERA Information:
Please note that all interested individuals may become "volunteers" for one of three roles connected to the annual convention: reviewers, chairs, and or discussants.
To volunteer, one must access the All Academic submission system via the home page at: http://www.aera.net/
Members will need to enter their ID# and password to gain access. Non-members will need to apply, via the system, for an ID# and password. This process will be apparent once the individual signs into the system.
Members and non-members may become volunteers, and yes, this does apply to reviewers.
The actual selection of reviews is the prerogative of each unit program chair. There will be times that some program chairs may not select non-members, and there will be times that program chairs do not select graduate students. That decision is totally up to the program chair of each unit. Your colleagues need to know that volunteering does not necessarily mean being accepted.
The process in reviewing papers is simple. Each reviewer is assigned a submission proposal along with a criteria sheet - all done electronically via the all academic submission system. Again, each unit adjusts the criteria sheet to fit their unit. The volunteer is requested to review the submission using the criteria presented, within the time frame allowed.
Reviews are usually sent out during the month of August and must be completed and entered into the All Academic system by the deadline - around mid-September. Again, actual deadlines may vary from unit to unit, but usually everyone is give three to four weeks.
Canadian graduate students would be allowed to sign up as student affiliates. See below:
Associate Members: Persons interested in educational research who subscribe to the aims of the Association but do not qualify for voting membership may become associate members. No endorsement is needed. $110/year; $210/two years.
Student Affiliates: Any graduate student may be granted student affiliate status with the endorsement of a voting member who is a faculty members at the student's university. Students who are employed full-time are not eligible. Student membership is limited to 5 years. $25/year.
International Affiliates: Citizens of countries other than the United States who are interested in educational research are eligible to join this category. An international affiliate who is qualified to become a voting member may do so at any time. $90/year; $170/two years
Hope the above is of some assistance.2007 AERA Annual Convention Theme: "The World of Educational Quality:" Monday, April 9 - Friday, April 13, 2007 - Chicago, Illinois. For further information and periodic up-dates about the Annual Convention, please visit the AERA Web site at: http://www.aera.net
Miss Michelle Helene Lo Nigro
CCGSE Co-President & Listserv Editor / CSSE Director
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
Graduate Thesis Student - Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Australia
Ph: 416 903 2655 (Toronto)
Ph: 0411 898 468 (Melbourne)
Tags: AERA 2007, AERA, small schools, rural, education
Dear Friends,
Please find to follow information about being an AERA reviewer. I have received many emails with questions on the process and the like, consequently I decided to forward the information to everyone in case any of you were wondering about the same issues.
If you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact me. I will be back in North America as of Tuesday evening.
Best Wishes,
Michelle
AERA Information:
Please note that all interested individuals may become "volunteers" for one of three roles connected to the annual convention: reviewers, chairs, and or discussants.
To volunteer, one must access the All Academic submission system via the home page at: http://www.aera.net/
Members will need to enter their ID# and password to gain access. Non-members will need to apply, via the system, for an ID# and password. This process will be apparent once the individual signs into the system.
Members and non-members may become volunteers, and yes, this does apply to reviewers.
The actual selection of reviews is the prerogative of each unit program chair. There will be times that some program chairs may not select non-members, and there will be times that program chairs do not select graduate students. That decision is totally up to the program chair of each unit. Your colleagues need to know that volunteering does not necessarily mean being accepted.
The process in reviewing papers is simple. Each reviewer is assigned a submission proposal along with a criteria sheet - all done electronically via the all academic submission system. Again, each unit adjusts the criteria sheet to fit their unit. The volunteer is requested to review the submission using the criteria presented, within the time frame allowed.
Reviews are usually sent out during the month of August and must be completed and entered into the All Academic system by the deadline - around mid-September. Again, actual deadlines may vary from unit to unit, but usually everyone is give three to four weeks.
Canadian graduate students would be allowed to sign up as student affiliates. See below:
Associate Members: Persons interested in educational research who subscribe to the aims of the Association but do not qualify for voting membership may become associate members. No endorsement is needed. $110/year; $210/two years.
Student Affiliates: Any graduate student may be granted student affiliate status with the endorsement of a voting member who is a faculty members at the student's university. Students who are employed full-time are not eligible. Student membership is limited to 5 years. $25/year.
International Affiliates: Citizens of countries other than the United States who are interested in educational research are eligible to join this category. An international affiliate who is qualified to become a voting member may do so at any time. $90/year; $170/two years
Hope the above is of some assistance.2007 AERA Annual Convention Theme: "The World of Educational Quality:" Monday, April 9 - Friday, April 13, 2007 - Chicago, Illinois. For further information and periodic up-dates about the Annual Convention, please visit the AERA Web site at: http://www.aera.net
Miss Michelle Helene Lo Nigro
CCGSE Co-President & Listserv Editor / CSSE Director
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
Graduate Thesis Student - Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Australia
Ph: 416 903 2655 (Toronto)
Ph: 0411 898 468 (Melbourne)
Tags: AERA 2007, AERA, small schools, rural, education
