Description
Research fuels innovation and efforts to increase outcome in multiple professional fields. Every professional field thrives on research and innovation. In order to establish a solid understanding of a field of study, professionals benefit from understanding the foundations of research and how research applies to practical applications in that field.
During this course, you will conduct an action research study. According to the text, successful action research follows a standard four stage process:
- Clarifying vision and targets
- Articulating theory
- Collecting data and implementing action and
- Reflecting on data and planning informed action (Sagor, 2017).
This assignment will provide a foundation for understanding the research process used throughout the course.
For this assignment, select two areas of research and identify a specific topic or focus for each area to investigate in your current or future professional practice.
Complete a 150-250 word rationale for each area of research and include the following:
- Why you selected the area of research and topics to investigate.
- The research approach you believe has the greatest potential for achieving your goals.
- How your research will contribute to student success and educator.
In addition, write a 150-250 word summary of the four stages of the action research process, including a definition of the theory of action. The 4 stages are:Phase 1: Planning Phase, 2 Action Phase, Phase 3 Analysis, Phase 4: Conclusion
Support your summary with the textbook and 3-5 scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success
TCH-539
Class Code
TCH-539-O500
Criteria
Criteria
Percentage
100.0%
Areas of Research: Rationale
20.0%
Areas of Research: Results of Research
20.0%
Areas of Research: Contribution of Research
20.0%
Action Research Process Summary
20.0%
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, language use)
5.0%
Organization
5.0%
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
10.0%
Total Weightage
100%
Assignment Title
Choosing a Research Topic
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Total Points
125.0
Insufficient (69.00%)
Rationale for selecting the areas of research is insufficient
and possible topics are irrelevant or are incompletely
identified.
The desired results and accomplishments from research are
implausible, and how the goals will be achieved is not
included or unrealistic.
How the research will contribute to student success and
educator effectiveness is unconvincing.
The four stages of the action research process are incorrectly
summarized. Theory of action is not defined.
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is used.
An attempt is made to organize the content, but the
sequence is indiscernible. The ideas presented are
compartmentalized and may not relate to each other.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
Approaching (74.00%)
Rationale for selecting the areas of research is ambiguous and
possible topics are minimally identified.
The desired results and accomplishments from research are
lacking detail, and how the goals will be achieved is overly
simplistic.
How the research will contribute to student success and
educator effectiveness is shallow.
The four stages of the action research process are vaguely
summarized and lacking in detail. Theory of action is not
clearly defined.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word
choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not
varied.
The content is adequately organized, generally providing the
audience with a sense of the main idea.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, although some formatting errors may be present.
Acceptable (87.00%)
Rationale for selecting the areas of research is detailed and
relevant and possible topics are clearly identified.
The desired results and accomplishments from research are
appropriate, and how the goals will be achieved is
reasonable.
How the research will contribute to student success and
educator effectiveness is measurable.
The four stages of the action research process are completely
summarized. Theory of action is clearly defined.
Submission includes some mechanical errors, but they do not
hinder comprehension. A variety of effective sentence
structures are used, as well as some practice and contentrelated language.
The content is logically organized. The ideas presented relate
to each other. The content provides the audience with a clear
sense of the main idea.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, and format is mostly correct.
Target (100.00%)
Rationale for selecting the areas of research is
comprehensive and relevant possible topics are proficiently
identified.
The desired results and accomplishments from research are
realistic, and how the goals will be achieved is
comprehensive.
How the research will contribute to student success and
educator effectiveness is compelling and in-depth.
The four stages of the action research process are
professionally summarized. Theory of action is skillfully
defined.
Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice
reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related
language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.
The content is well-organized and logical. There is a
sequential progression of ideas that relate to each other. The
content is presented as a cohesive unit and provides the
audience with a clear sense of the main idea.
Comments
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of
error.
Points Earned
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