Homework: Action Research Analysis Chart
Directions: One of the goals of this learning is to become familiar with classroom- and student-based action research scenarios and see how different they are from traditional research studies. Complete the chart below. This exercise will help you analyze action research studies and prepare you for responding to the Homework.
Task
o Who is the author of the study (e.g., insider or outsider; researcher or teacher)?
o What is the title of the action research study?
o What is the purpose of the study? Why is it important to the author?
o What is the research question, and what is its focus (e.g., to predict, make an impact, control, explain a phenomenon or a process, or provide insight into a teacher's practice to make change)?
o Which data are collected? How are data collected and analyzed?
o Is diversity addressed?If so, how?
o What were the major findings of the action research study?
o What actions or changes resulted from the study? Whom did the changes impact?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.