Society for the Scientific Study of Reading
The purpose of Society for the Scientific Study of Reading (SSSR) is to promote the scientific study of reading and to disseminate information about reading and related areas such as language and literacy. The society sponsors conferences and a scientific journal.
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Welcome to our new voting members
Anna Gellert, Chiara Banfi, Danielle Colenbrander, Deborah Reed, Gina Harrison, Jessica Toste, John Strong, Laura Tortorelli, Marco van de ven, Michael Hebert, Ola Ozernov-Palchik, Rebecca Marks, Sara Esmaeeli, Signy Wegener, Valeria Rigobon, Ying Guo
SSR Journal Special Issue
Steve Graham, Gustaf B. Skar, and Deborah Myhill are seeking papers for a special issue on writing for the journal Scientific Studies of Reading. The special issue will publish research focused on writing development, instruction, or both. Examples of appropriate studies include investigations examining how writing is taught, how to teach writing effectively, reading and writing connections, motivational beliefs and writing, writing development, cognitive and social mechanisms underlying how writing develops, testing models of writing development, and the effects of writing on learning and comprehension. We welcome high-quality investigations that apply either quantitative, qualitative, and/or other research methodologies. We are seeking abstracts for the special issue no later than November 1, 2024. Of course, they would be welcomed earlier. Abstracts should be sent to steve.graham@asu.edu. If you would like to speak directly to Steve Graham about a possible paper please contact him at his email.
Call for Associate Editor
The journal Scientific Studies of Reading is seeking candidates for a new Associate Editor. Click here for the application process and further details.
Call for Proposals for SSR
The journal Scientific Studies of Reading is soliciting proposals for a Special Issue to be published in January 2027. More details can be found here.
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Call for Reviewers
Email scientificstudy.reading@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming an abstract reviewer for SSSR2025.
SSSR2025 Call for Papers
Submissions are now open for SSSR2025! Head to the 'Submissions and Programme' page for the submission link and guidelines.