Draft Action Research Plan
Instructions: You will construct the draft of your action research plan using the headings provided in the Content section below. Remember to write clearly and succinctly using active and not passive language and to write in a professional tone.Content The assignment needs to include the following areas of content. Area of Focus Statement (0.5 point): In two to three sentences, describe the purpose of your study. Begin by writing a statement that starts with, The purpose of this study is toProblem Interest (.5 point): In half of a page, describe the observations that led to your interest in this action research project (e.g. student interactions, review of data, etc.).Problem Background (0.5 point): In one page, explain the background or history of the situation in your classroom/school context or work place.Problem Prior Interventions (0.5 point): In half of a page, explain what you have tried or what others have tried in relation to the problem and what has worked or not worked.Participant Description (0.5 point): In no more than one page, describe each participant selected for this study.Participant Justification (0.5 point): In no more than one page, justify why you are working with these participants in this study.Research Questions (1.5 points): List two to three research questions that are answerable and, if applicable, include a definition following the list for any technical terminology used in the questions from Week One Discussion and Assignment.Idea Teaching and Learning (.5 point): In at least one paragraph, evaluate whether your idea is an issue that involves teaching and learning. Use relevant literature to support the evaluation.Idea Locus of Control (.5 point): In at least one paragraph, evaluate whether your idea is within your locus of control.Idea Passion (.5 point): In at least one paragraph, describe whether your idea is something you feel passionate about and where this passion originates from for you (e.g., life experiences or professional practice).