Affiliate Councils Outstanding Student Research Papers (Graduate and Undergraduate)
2012 Outstanding Graduate Student Research Paper
Janeal McCauley, Lamar University
"Defining Family: Perspectives of Homeless Adults in Southeast Texas"
2012 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Research Paper
Heather Johnson, Samford University
"Serious Mental Illness and Family Functioning"
The application form for these awards is available as a PDF download near the bottom of this page.
Award (plaque, money, recognition, where presented, etc.)
There are two awards, one for a graduate student paper and one for an undergraduate student paper. The graduate student paper winner will receive $500, a poster presentation slot to present their paper at the NCFR Annual Conference, and a plaque. The undergraduate student paper winner will receive $100, a certificate, and will be invited to present an overview of their paper at the student affiliate breakfast meeting at the NCFR Annual Conference.
Application Criteria
Graduate student award
- Must be a graduate student
- Must be a member of NCFR
- Must be a member of an affiliate council
- Must be an undergraduate student
- Must be a member of an affiliate council
Nomination/Application Process
Judging Criteria for Papers
- Uniqueness of research question (topic must be relevant to families)
- The degree to which findings contribute to the field
- Clarity of writing
- Good application of family theory
- Comprehensive literature review, building upon previous work
- Sound (empirical or meta-analytical) research methodology
- Application for practitioners and/or promotion of further research
Deadline for Applications
Application deadline is May 1, 2013. All materials may be submitted electronically to Allison Wickler at allisonwickler@ncfr.org. The winner will be notified by July 31, 2013.
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