Introduction To Action Research –

edd569

(2 credits)

This course focuses on the foundations of action research. The course will explore research as it impacts decision-making and educational practices. Students will be introduced to the various elements of an action research project, including problem statement and purpose, research design and writing skills, literature review, and action research requirements.

This graduate-level course is 4 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Introduction to Action Research
- Identify the purpose of research as it impacts decision-making and educational practices.
- Identify appropriate topics for an action research project (ARP).
- Examine the limitations of conducting an ARP.
- Locate various components within the Action Research Project: Student Handbook.
Research Design Elements and Writing Skills
- Examine research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and various research design elements.
- Analyze the elements of an effective problem statement.
- Identify the purpose of the ARP that is written in parallel to the problem statement.
- Apply APA format as it relates to writing an ARP.
- Identify plagiarism and accurate paraphrasing.
Action Research Requirements
- Identify the components of an ARP as overviewed in the Action Research Project: Student Handbook.
- Examine the elements of writing goals and expected outcomes (measurable objectives).
- Discuss the importance of the alignment of goals, expected outcomes, and analysis of results.
- Examine the elements and uses of constructing an effective planning matrix.
Literature Reviews and Ethical Issues in Action Research
- Establish the purpose of a literature review as it applies to an ARP.
- Determine various sources relevant to the research problem.
- Review procedures for organizing literature used for an ARP.
- Identify ethical issues as they relate to action research.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Introduction To Action Research –

edd569

Introduction to Action Research

Research Design Elements and Writing Skills

Action Research Requirements

Literature Reviews and Ethical Issues in Action Research

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