Welcome to the Research Exchange Index

The Research Exchange Index, or REx, is designed to recognize local, national, and international writing researchers by periodically collecting and publishing information about the research studies they've conducted. REx is also designed to solve a longstanding problem in writing studies: timely access to the information writing researchers are gathering and learning from their research. Learn why you should contribute to the index.

Everyone who researches writing (broadly defined) is invited—and encouraged—to participate. Information about research studies submitted to this site will be reviewed and included in a peer-reviewed digital publication designed to represent the full array of contemporary writing research. Learn why you want your work cited.

The first edition of REx will index studies begun between 2000 and the present, including both completed and ongoing studies. Researchers with one or more research studies to register can file entries about each study for a limited time: November 1, 2011 to May 1, 2013. Learn more about this deadline.

We invite you to explore this site and use the links below to submit descriptions of your research studies. Contact us if you have any questions.