Abstract of

Literacy Research That Makes a Difference

Timothy Shanahan

Susan B. Neuman

Which studies have changed how we teach literacy? What are the fundamental characteristics of studies that make a difference? The authors offer a conversation on these topics, and propose a list of 13 studies that have influenced instructional practice. [This article is reprinted in Preparing Reading Professionals. http://www.reading.org/publications/bbv/books/bk564/]

Abstract from Shanahan, T., & Neuman, S.B. (1997). Literacy Research That Makes a Difference. Reading Research Quarterly, 32(2), 202–210. doi: 10.1598/RRQ.32.2.5