1. EDD/581 Action Research Proposal (insert your name)

2. Action Research Proposal Template Instructions
This template will be used to document an action research proposal that could be used to obtain permission from your school or organization to conduct your research.
Follow the prompts that are listed on each slide.
Add your content to this template as defined below for each week. Your content will replace the existing content on each slide.
Submit the entire template for each due date so that the instructor is able to view your work from previous weeks.
For Week Two, complete Section One
For Week Five, complete Section Two
For Week Six, complete Section Three
For Week Seven, complete Section Four

3. Section One: Background
Please read before proceeding with this section!!
Section One: Background
Complete the following for Week Two:
Problem statement
Problem description
Purpose of the project
Writer’s role
Note: You may add additional slides if necessary.
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4. Problem Statement Problem Statement
When writing the problem statement, be sure to satisfy the following requirements:
The problem statement should begin with: “The problem is….”
The problem statement should be clear and focused.
Address a problem you have the ability to personally influence.
Should read as an “if/then” statement
Examples:
The problem is a lack of mentoring for new trainers. Upon narrowing of the problem, an intervention will be implemented.
The problem is accommodations and modifications of special education students are not being implemented effectively by the regular classroom teachers. Upon narrowing of the problem, an intervention will be implemented.
The problem is customers are complaining about the dispute resolution process. Upon narrowing of the problem, an intervention will be implemented.
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5. Problem Description Problem Description
Describe the problem statement in greater detail in this section.
Describe the problem in your setting including
Possible difficulties you may have encountered
Reasons why the problem has not been addressed
Rationale for selecting action research to address the problem
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6. Purpose of the Project Purpose of the Project
This is a statement of what you expect to accomplish and gives direction to the project.
Think of this section as a vision of the goal (backwards design thinking).
The section should begin, “The purpose of this project is...”
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7. Writer’s Role Writer’s Role Describe how you relate to the topic.
Describe why you picked this topic.
Describe how this topic influences or is influenced by your role in your current setting.
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8. Section Two: Problem Documentation
Please read before proceeding with this section!!
Section Two: Problem Documentation
Complete the following for Week Five:
Problem Documentation
Literature Review
Note: You may add additional slides if necessary.
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9. Problem Documentation
In this section, you will obtain information to verify that a problem exists and to clarify the nature of the problem.
Create a 10-item survey that you propose for your action research study.
Note the group(s) that will be surveyed, a brief rationale for surveying each group, the major elements of the problem that you want to explore and verify, and your 10 questions.
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10. Literature Review Literature Review
A literature review should summarize all important research relevant to the problem, demonstrating a current understanding of the topic.
You should have at least seven literature references.
List your literature review in the following format:
Authors of the study
Title of the study
Purpose of the study
Pertinent findings that support your project
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11. Section 3: Solution Strategy
Please read before proceeding with this section!!
Complete the following for Week Six:
Action Goal
Selected Solutions
Calendar Plan
Note: You may add additional slides if necessary per section.
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12. Action Goal Action Goal
Provide the goal for the intervention that you are purposing and include a brief overview of the intervention plan that you have selected.
Example:
The goal of the intervention is to increase effectiveness of regular classroom teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for special education students. A three-prong intervention will be implemented to meet the goal, which includes teacher IEP training, teacher/paraprofessional training, and weekly collaboration time supported by the administration.
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13. Selected Solutions Selected Solutions
This is a detailed description of the plan you will implement in order to address or alleviate the problem in your current setting. This section is analogous to a recipe.
It should be specific and detailed so that another researcher can read this section and duplicate the method with few questions.
For example, do not say “Teachers or trainers will take courses on methods to modify instruction for diverse learners.”
Rather, give the reader specific information and guidelines on how you will accomplish the goal of this plan, with step-by-step instructions to easily replicate the process.
Include copies of specific material needed in an appendix. Remember, you cannot be too specific in this section.
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14. Calendar Plan
Calendar Plan
Include a week-by-week, operational calendar plan, such as appears in Figures 6.3 and 6.4 in Chapter 6. Include specific directions on how you will implement each component of your action research study. You will use the calendar and specific directions for the implementation phase.
Remember to give the reader the following information:
when the study will begin
who will be involved
at what points specific aspects of your plan should occur
the duration of each component of your plan
how often and when you will evaluate results.
Present the plan as Week One, Week Two, etc.
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15. Section 4: Outcomes and Evaluation
Please read before proceeding with this section!!
Complete the following for Week Seven:
Expected Outcomes
Measurement of Outcomes
Analysis of Results
References
Note: You may add additional slides if necessary.
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16. Expected Outcomes Expected Outcomes
Present specific outcomes that include the change expected at the end of the implementation phase.
The outcomes should be stated in observable, measurable terms.
The outcomes should relate specifically to the documentation you provide.
Each goal may have several outcomes; therefore, number each outcome and present in list form.
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17. Measurement of Outcomes
Describe how you plan to measure each projected outcome. Be specific about particular instruments and methods you will use. This information is intended to aid another researcher interested in replicating your study.
Note: Where possible, include copies of tests, questionnaires, or other instruments as an appendix.
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18. Analysis of Results Analysis of Results Describe the following:
How you plan to analyze your results
How you will determine if your solution strategy was effective
How you will present your findings and to whom you will present them
You should answer questions like, “How will I know if the implemented plan has impacted the problem? How will I present results to the reader?” (Sapp, 1994, p. 23).
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19. References
List your resources (e.g., Web sites, articles, books, etc.) used to complete your instructional plan.
Your resources should follow APA requirements.
A minimum of two references are required to complete this proposal plan.
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20. Action Research Proposal
Template End
You have completed the four sections of the action research proposal assignment.
Remember to remove the direction slides from this template for your final project submission.
Personalize your PowerPoint so it will engage your audience of stakeholders in your Action Research Proposal.
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