A Short Guide to Action Research, Third Edition
Andrew P. Johnson
This user-friendly text provides students with everything a pre-service or in-service teacher needs to know to conduct an action research project in a clear, step-by-step presentation.
A Short Guide in Action Research, Third Edition, guides the learner through both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods and then describes all phases of the process, including selecting a topic; collecting, analyzing, and reporting data; reviewing the literature; and presenting the report. Data collection techniques reflecting popular authentic assessments and real-life examples enliven concepts throughout the text. Step-by-step directions for using action research to complete a Master’s Thesis are included.
Features of This Text
Field Experience examples for both professor and student have been expanded. These easy-to-access examples incorporate real-world experience into the classroom setting. Chapter 10, Quantitative Design in Action Research, incorporates an important aspect of research discussing how quantitative methods impact action research.The basic principles of quantitative design and statistical analysis are described in a way that makes them easy to understand. Discussion and examples detailing how action research is instrumental to in-service teacher development and improvement of teaching practice have been expanded. Action research questions that can be used as ideas for possible projects have been included at the end of appropriate chapters in the book. A Companion Website (www.ablongman.com/johnsonAR3e) includes two complete action research Master’s Theses for analysis and further study, all of the forms that are found within the text, additional references, links to readings, and vignettes and activities for each chapter.
Here’s what your colleagues have to say about this book:
“This book is excellent. The author manages to explain action research and how to do it without frightening the novice researcher away from what can be a very full-filling and informative endeavor.”
–Sandra Luna McCune, Stephen F. Austin State University
“A Short Guide to Action Research provides a concise, thorough picture of action research. It successfully mixes theory and practical information in covering the topics related to action research.”
–Carole Milner, Minnesota State University
A Short Guide to Action Research, Fourth Edition
Andrew P. Johnson
This user-friendly text provides students with everything a pre-service or in-service teacher needs to know to conduct an action research project in a clear, step-by-step presentation.
A Short Guide in Action Research, Fourth Edition, guides the learner through both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods and then describes all phases of the process, including selecting a topic; collecting, analyzing, and reporting data; reviewing the literature; and presenting the report. Data collection techniques reflecting popular authentic assessments and real-life examples enliven concepts throughout the text. Step-by-step directions for using action research to complete a Master’s Thesis are included.
Features of This Text
- Field Experience examples for both professor and student are expanded. These easy-to-access examples incorporate real-world experience into the classroom setting.
- Action research questions to use as ideas for projects are included at the end of each chapter in the book.
- NEW! Website www.AR-Johnson.com features video mini-lectures for each chapter; examples of action research projects, literature reviews, action research proposals, and Masters theses; guidelines, additional information and video tutorials related to academic writing; a variety of downloadable forms, checklists, and data retrieval charts; links to professional development resources and expanded chapter content.
- Chapter 5 contains new information related to writing a literature review. Included here are step-by-step instructions that take you through all phases of action research including finding sources, note-taking, organization, drafting, using citations, and creating the reference page.
- Chapter 6 contains a variety of new data collection techniques including conducting email interviews, conducting online surveys, and using online platforms.
- Chapter 9: Evaluating, Describing, and Proposing Research is new to this edition. Included here are: (a) a general overview related to the use and misuse of research in education, (b) a description of the principles and definition of scientifically based research, (c) specific guidelines for evaluation of quantitative and qualitative research, (d) a description of an annotated bibliography, and (e) a description of a research proposal. Two sample action research proposals are also included here.
- Tips for reporting quantitative and qualitative data are revised and contained in one chapter (Chapter 10).
- In this edition, all sample action research projects are found in the Appendix. New sample action research projects are included.
Here’s what your colleagues have to say about this book:
“This book is excellent. The author manages to explain action research and how to do it without frightening the novice researcher away from what can be a very full-filling and informative endeavor.”
–Sandra Luna McCune, Stephen F. Austin State University
“A Short Guide to Action Research provides a concise, thorough picture of action research. It successfully mixes theory and practical information in covering the topics related to action research.”
–Carole Milner, Minnesota State University
