Publisher's description: This book gives practical guidance on doing an action research project. Written for practitioners across professions who are studying on work-based learning programmes and award-bearing courses, this book is packed full of useful advice and takes the reader through the various stages of a project, including:starting your action research projectmonitoring and documenting the actiontechniques for dealing with the data making claims to knowledge and validating themlegitimating your researchmaking your research publiccreating your living educational theory. The book's practical approach will appeal to practitioners and will encourage them to try out new strategies for improving their work. It will also be essential reading for those resource managers in schools, colleges and higher education institutions who are responsible for providing courses and support. This third edition of the best-selling book has been thoroughly updated and improved by a number of features, with new case studies from a wide range of disciplines, extracts from validated dissertations and theses (with information on how to access more examples via the Internet), points for reflection, checklists of reflective questions, and up-to the-minute information on current debates and ideas.

What is action research? Why do action research? When should you use action research? In the second edition of All You Need to Know about Action Research, expert practitioners Jean McNiff and Jack Whitehead guide you through everything you need to know to plan and carry out a successful action research project. The book provides: - A guide to the history and philosophy underpinning action research - Comprehensive coverage of the main theoretical debates in action research - A unique understanding of how action research can help your learning and your professional practice - Practical help in planning your project - Help with writing about your research and disseminating your findings. The second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and now includes new real-life case studies from Education, Health and Business. A new chapter on reviewing the literature has been added and the sections on data gathering and analysis have been updated to take into account the latest technological advances. This easy-to-follow overview of action research is essential reading for students, practitioners and seasoned researchers alike.

Welcome to the world of research! This book is your gateway to understanding the nuanced art and science of exploring the intricacies of human experiences, perceptions, and behaviors. If you are a novice researcher embarking on your first study, looking to deepen your understanding, this book is designed to serve as a trusted companion on your research journey. The author aims to demystify the research process and empower you to ask meaningful research questions, choose appropriate data collection and analysis methods, and draw robust conclusions from your findings. This book is your compass on that journey of discovery. It's a practical guide, designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the exciting, yet sometimes overwhelming, world of research. From formulating a compelling research question to navigating the vast landscape of information sources, to analyzing data and crafting a clear and concise research report, this guide will be your companion every step of the way. You'll find real-world examples, helpful exercises, and valuable tips to ensure your research is not only insightful but also well-presented.

Since the first edition of this established text was published in 1988, action research has gained ground as a popular method amongst educational researchers, and in particular for practising teachers doing higher-level courses. In this new edition Jean McNiff provides updates on methodological discussions and includes new sections of case study material and information on supporting action research. The book raises issues about how action research is theorised, whether it is seen as a spectator discipline or as a real life practice, and how practitioners position themselves within the debate. It discusses the importance for educators of understanding their own work and showing how their educative influence can lead to the development of good orders in formal and informal learning settings and in the wider community. This second edition comes at a time when, after years of debate over what counts as action research, it is now considered an acceptable and useful part of mainstream research practice.

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