Action Research
Part 1: Detailed Directions
Step 1. Purpose, Problem Statement, and Research Questions
1. Review the course readings and learning objects that describe the steps of action research. As you move through Steps 2-6 and develop your research paper, consult the Resource for Steps 2-6 below as you define the research purpose and problem and make other decisions.
2. Consider a full range of issues, concerns, problems, and needs in your practice.
3. Select one problem (issue, concern, problem, need) that is of interest to you and is appropriate to action research.
4. Gather information you already have about the selected problem (issue, concern, problem, need) including existing quantitative and qualitative data and your own observations.
o You may choose the format for presenting the information you gather. You may describe the information in a narrative format or use visuals such as concept maps or other analytic graphics.
o, Use the information you have gathered to further define the purpose and problem (issue, concern, problem, need) of your research.
5. Clearly articulate what you are trying to find out in a problem statement. What is the problem (issue, concern, problem, need) your research is addressing? The problem statement should align with your research purpose and may sound repetitive.
6. Compose 1-3 research questions that are explicit and open-ended (not yes or no questions). What questions should you ask to help resolve the problem (issue, concern, problem, need)?
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