LINCS Resource Collections

Selection Criteria

General Criteria

1. The resource is respectful/non-biased and free of obvious stereotypes or caricatures.
2. The resource identifies the target audience.
3. The resource is relevant and useful for instructional or program needs of LINCS target audiences.

1. The content/navigation is user-friendly.
2. Technical aspects, such as load times or multimedia applications, do not interfere with use.
3. The web site follows standard web-accessibility guidelines, or is 508 compliant.
4. Registration information is not used for solicitation purposes.

1. The resource's content suggests that its use will lead to instructional or program improvement.
2. The resource includes clear information or instructions on how to use the resource.
3. The resource describes learner characteristics or instructional setting appropriate for use of the resource.
4. The resource identifies and explains the outcomes that are expected from its use.
5. The underlying philosophy, theory, or rationale for the resource is provided.

1. The resource provides rationale, purpose, or background for the research.
2. The resource states the theory/research focus and application to adult literacy.
3. The resource describes the research design, sample, data, and data collection methods.
4. The resource describes and discusses the research findings.
5. The resource suggests ways that the findings might be applied to practice.

Expert Review

THEORETICAL BASE: The resource is based on one or more recognized theories in adult education or on recognized theories in fields relevant to but outside of adult education (e.g. psychology, sociology, business/organizational theory).

• The resource cites specific theories that support its effective application in practice. If outside the field of adult education, explain why you think the theory/ies can be applied effectively in an adult education setting.
• The resource appears to be based in theory and is likely to produce the asserted positive application to practice; however, the theory is

• The resource is or is based on specific descriptive studies or sources, within or outside the field of adult education, that demonstrate its effectiveness.
• There are additional descriptive studies/sources not documented in this resource that suggest the resource would be effective with adult learners.

RESEARCH BASE - EXPERIMENTAL OR QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES: The resource is supported by one or more experimental or quasi- experimental studies or is an experimental or quasi-experimental study that demonstrates effectiveness for practice.

• The resource is or is based on experimental or quasi-experimental studies, within or outside the field of adult education, that attest to its effectiveness.
• Other relevant experimental or quasi-experimental studies/sources suggest the material would be effective with adult learners; however, they were not cited in the resource.