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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458906603321

Autore

Costello Patrick J. M. <1959->

Titolo

Effective action research [[electronic resource] ] : developing reflective thinking and practice / / Patrick Costello

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Continuum International Pub. Group, c2011

ISBN

1-282-97764-4

9786612977640

1-4411-7483-4

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (143 p.)

Collana

Continuum research methods Effective action research

Disciplina

370.72

Soggetti

Action research in education

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [121]-127) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 What is Action Research?; 2 Why Undertake Action Research?; 3 How Do I Develop an Action Research Project?; 4 How Do I Collect Action Research Data?; 5 How Do I Analyse Action Research Data?; 6 How Do I Produce an Action Research Report?; 7 How Will My Action Research Report be Assessed?; 8 How Do I Publish My Action Research Report?; 9 Recommended Further Reading; 10 Endnote: The Theory and Practice of Action Research; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

What is Action Research?  How Do I Collect Action Research Data?  How Do I Produce an Action Research Report?. This new edition offers practical advice to educational practitioners engaging with action research, helping them to understand the key issues involved in completing successful action research projects.  Focusing on answering a commonly-asked question within each chapter, the author provides accessible advice which can be put into practice immediately. Essential reading for all educational professionals looking to carry out an action research project in their setting.