SAMPLE OF ACTION RESEARCH PAPER

 Action research is a method of inquiry that involves actively participating in a situation in order to improve a specific aspect of that situation. In an action research paper, you may choose to focus on a specific problem or issue that you would like to address, and design a plan of action to address it.

To write an action research paper, you will need to do the following:

1. Identify a specific problem or issue that you would like to address in your paper. This could be something related to your work, your community, or any other aspect of your life that you are interested in improving.

2. Conduct research on the problem or issue that you have identified. This could involve reading books and articles, conducting interviews, or surveying people to gather information about the problem and its potential solutions.

3. Design a plan of action to address the problem or issue that you have identified. This plan should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

4. Implement your plan of action and gather data on its effectiveness. This could involve conducting experiments, collecting feedback from participants, or observing changes in the situation over time.

5. Analyze the data that you have collected and draw conclusions about the effectiveness of your plan of action. This could involve comparing your results to your expectations, discussing any unexpected outcomes, and making recommendations for future action.

6. Write a clear and concise paper that summarizes your research, presents your findings, and discusses the implications of your work. Your paper should be well-organized, with an introduction, a literature review, a description of your methodology, a discussion of your results, and a conclusion.

Here is an example of an action research paper:

Title: Improving Student Engagement in the Classroom

Problem: Students in Ms. Smith's high school English class often seem disengaged and uninterested in their studies.

Research: Ms. Smith conducted a survey of her students to gather information about their attitudes and experiences in the classroom. She also reviewed relevant literature on student engagement and effective teaching strategies.

Plan of action: Ms. Smith decided to implement several strategies to improve student engagement in her class, including providing more hands-on activities and opportunities for student collaboration, using technology to support learning, and incorporating student interests and feedback into lesson planning.

Implementation and data collection: Ms. Smith implemented her plan of action over the course of several weeks and collected data on student engagement through observations, surveys, and tests.

Analysis and conclusion: Ms. Smith's efforts to improve student engagement in her class were successful, as evidenced by the increase in student participation and enthusiasm in class activities. She also found that students who were previously disengaged became more interested and motivated in their studies. Based on her findings, Ms. Smith recommends that other teachers consider using similar strategies to engage their students.