Assignment 2 - Submission Required
1. After reading the list of definitions of action research, you might find common features shared by some of them. As Eden and Huxham (1995) pointed out, “action research is better captured through an interlocking set of characteristics than a definition.” Therefore, please summarize the characteristics of action research from the definition list. You can use - action research is “initiated by…”, “through…process”, “to gain…” - to fill the blank, or feel free to come out with categories of your own.
2. Based on the class readings and your understanding of action research, answer the following questions:
What’s your definition of action research? (come out with your own definition instead use an existing o )
3. Please identify two possible research topics, your “desire for change”, by using the following guiding questions (choose either organization or education based on your background, remember, you will actually conduct an action research as a final project, it is better to make sure that your topic can be completed in a timely manner).
Why is this project necessary or desirable?
I want to conduct an action research project because _________________________
You can use one of the following statements “scripts” to answer the questions. Of course, you are welcome to come out with your own statement.
If you are from an organizational background,
1. I am concerned about __________
2. I would like to improve the__________
3. I would like to change the way my work__________
4. l would like to integrate __________ into my __________ How can I do this?
If you are an instructor,
1. I am concerned about __________
2. I would like to improve the __________
3. I would like to change the way my students __________
4. I would like to integrate more __________into my class. How can I do this?
Submission Guideline: Please complete your assignment in Microsoft Word. At the top of the paper type "Introduction to Action Research", underneath that include your name, email address, and the date. Save the file as "Your PID_AR_introduction" and upload it to the assignment page.