"Teens Today Don't Read Books Anymore!" A study of differences in reading formats and their effects on interest, engagement, and comprehension

By Jessica E. Moyer

Advisor: Dr. David O'Brien

Committee Members: Dr. Richard Beach (U of Minnesota), Dr. Lee Galda (U of Minnesota), and Dr. Mary M. Wagner (College of St. Catherine)

Dissertation Proposal May 4 (based on completed doctoral exam question)

Literature Review of audiobooks, e-books, online reading and implications for libraries (completed exam question) April 27

Theoretical Frameworks: Reader Response Theory versus Engagement and Motivation and Applications to Leisure Reading, Audiobooks and E-books (completed exam question) May 6

References May 4

Slides for C-Nerve Presentation May 4, 2009