Appendix C: Network Resources

The Virginia Adult Educators Research Network, developed in 1991 through the Virginia Office of Adult Education, is the sponsoring forum for educators interested in conducting research. It provides assistance in developing research ideas, funding to support research projects, and assistance in preparing, publishing, and disseminating research findings.

In addition to this Guide to Practitioner Research, the Network provides a variety of other resources and publications which can be of help to practitioner-researchers:

Directory of Researchers - This listing of individuals in Virginia who have expressed interest and/or have experience in conducting research is a valuable resource for all practitioner-researchers. The Directory helps establish the "network" of collaborative relationships for researchers.

Summer Reading List - Each year several books are chosen to be reviewed by adult education practitioners, university personnel, or state staff. These reviews are provided as a resource to our members who are looking for professional reading choices.

Membership Letters are sent to the Network membership to keep them advised of practitioner-researcher activity around the state.

Adult Education Reader is a collection of selected articles, reprinted from published sources, on a specific topic or theme. This annual publication allows members to examine a variety of writings from diverse sources.

Year in Review - An annual compilation of Network-funded research projects, the YIR features the research writings of Network members during a 12-month period.

Summer Research Camps are sponsored by the Network as an opportunity for professional researchers and practitioner-researchers to meet and discuss a chosen topic and design individual research projects for the coming year.