What is Action Research?
What is Action Research?
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Action research is a research method that aims to simultaneously investigate and solve an issue. You will conduct research and takes action at the same time.
It was first coined as a term in 1944 by MIT professor Kurt Lewin. It is an interactive form of systematic inquiry, it prioritizes reflection and bridges the gap between theory and practice.
Due to the nature of the research, it is also sometimes called a cycle of action or a cycle of inquiry.
How to Increase Understanding of Issues
How to Increase Understanding of Issues
Tap in to your lived experiences and real-life concerns
Examine your beliefs and habits
Educate yourself about issues
Change what you do
Discover local organizations
Speak up for change and participate
Be Kind, Understanding and Compassionate
Take action
Research Options
Traditional Research Paper or Detailed Action Plan
What is an Action Plan?
An action plan for a cause or issue is like a step-by-step guide that shows how to make things better. It's a list of tasks and ideas to solve a problem or support something important. The plan explains what needs to be done, who will do it, and when. It's a roadmap to turn good ideas into real actions that can create positive changes or improvements for the cause or issue they care about.
Topic Ideas
Select a current, debated specific issue in a field of your choice, such as the environment, technology, healthcare, politics, or social justice. Create a research question to guide your research.
You are not limited to the topics listed below. You may choose your own topic.
Homelessness
Healthcare
Unemployment
Education Reform
Immigration
Human Trafficking
LGBTQ+ Rights
Women's Rights
Refugees Crisis
Racism
Voting Rights
Mental Health Care
Substance Abuse
Digital Divide
Racial Equity
Gender Equity
Sex Trafficking
Police Reform
Climate Control
Ageism
School Shootings
Child Soldiers
Hunger/Food Insecurity
Malnutrition
Gender-based violence
Workers' Rights/Unions
Childhood Poverty
Student Debt
Affordable Housing
Police and BIPOC communities
Undocumented children
“Anti-terrorism” legislation
Prayer in public schools
Gun Control - 2nd Amendment
Gun Violence
Economic Inequality/Income Gap
Climate Justice
Environmental Justice
Cybersecurity Threats
Racial Justice
Wage Inequity
Disability Discrimination
Databases
Verified, reliable sources
Databases
Verified, reliable sources
Background and Causes
Effects, Impact, Solutions, Initiatives
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Google Searches
Google Searches
Keywords for Searching
Keywords for Searching
Looking for background information
name of issue + history (EX: childhood poverty history)
name of issue + background (EX: childhood poverty background)
impact of + name of issue (EX: impact of childhood poverty)
name of issue + statistics (EX: childhood poverty statistics)
name of issue + in the United States (EX: childhood poverty in the United States)
Looking for what is currently being done
name of issue + organizations (EX: childhood poverty organizations)
name of issue + funding (EX: childhood poverty funding)
name of issue + policies (EX: childhood poverty policies)
name of issue + laws (EX: childhood poverty laws)
name of issue + movement (EX: childhood poverty movement)
name of issue + activism (EX: childhood poverty activism)
Looking for ways to improve
changing + name of issue (EX: changing childhood poverty)
improving + name of issue (EX: improving childhood poverty)
fighting + name of issue (EX: fighting childhood poverty)
solutions to end + name of issue (EX: solutions to end childhood poverty)
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