The first part of this paper will articulate three research perspectives on a literacy issue provided.
(When multiple researchers write together consistently, this should be considered a single
perspective. For example: Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey often write together; Fisher & Frey
counts as one perspective.) These three research perspectives may extend, confirm, or refute one
another. Critical reading and discussion across sources should demonstrate how these
perspectives might be integrated and synthesized to provide a more complete understanding of
classroom learning.
The second part of the paper will identify and discuss the implications for practice. Using the
integrated theoretical approach described in part one, the paper should recommend at least two
practices a reading teacher or literacy coach could implement to support student learning. This
section may integrate professional experience with discussion of research-based best practices.
The paper must adhere to the following requirements: (See Rubric for details)
• Create an original title for the paper
• Include clear introduction and conclusion that establishes a position and overview on the
issue
• Include three research perspectives from established researchers in the field
• Analyze how each perspective extends, confirms, or refutes the other perspectives
• Integrate and synthesize perspectives into a coherent, nuanced view of the issue
• Represent each theoretical perspective accurately
• Explain best practices and discuss implications for practical implementation
• Organize ideas in a logical, coherent, and fluid manner
• Include at least 5 professional sources (peer-reviewed journals or chapters from academic
books)
• APA format including: 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
• APA citations within text and accurate list of references
• Professional writing of 1500 words or less (not including references)The first part of this paper will articulate three research perspectives on a literacy issue provided.
(When multiple researchers write together consistently, this should be considered a single
perspective. For example: Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey often write together; Fisher & Frey
counts as one perspective.) These three research perspectives may extend, confirm, or refute one
another. Critical reading and discussion across sources should demonstrate how these
perspectives might be integrated and synthesized to provide a more complete understanding of
classroom learning.
The second part of the paper will identify and discuss the implications for practice. Using the
integrated theoretical approach described in part one, the paper should recommend at least two
practices a reading teacher or literacy coach could implement to support student learning. This
section may integrate professional experience with discussion of research-based best practices.
The paper must adhere to the following requirements: (See Rubric for details)
• Create an original title for the paper
• Include clear introduction and conclusion that establishes a position and overview on the
issue
• Include three research perspectives from established researchers in the field
• Analyze how each perspective extends, confirms, or refutes the other perspectives
• Integrate and synthesize perspectives into a coherent, nuanced view of the issue
• Represent each theoretical perspective accurately
• Explain best practices and discuss implications for practical implementation
• Organize ideas in a logical, coherent, and fluid manner
• Include at least 5 professional sources (peer-reviewed journals or chapters from academic
books)
• APA format including: 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
• APA citations within text and accurate list of references
• Professional writing of 1500 words or less (not including references)
