Note: RR = "Research-related," designating a link to a reference or to more information about relevant papers, reports, or studies.

References:

Anderson, R. C., & Freebody, P. (1981). Vocabulary knowledge. In: J. T. Guthrie (Ed.), Comprehension and teaching: Research reviews, (pp. 77-117). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Curtis, M. E. (1981). Word knowledge and verbal aptitude. [unpublished manuscript]

Curtis, M. E., Collins, J. M., Gittomer, D. H., & Glaser, R. (1983). Word knowledge influences on comprehension. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (ED 229 747).