Literature Review
By the end
of this course, you should have both Chapter I and II of your action research
completed*. Every assignment has been
designed with this end goal in mind.
Action Research Chapter I
Introduction The introduction
is intended to present the context for the Action Research Project and should
include the following three components: |
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Purpose of action research |
The introduction includes a
concise summary of the motivation for improving or investigating the teacher
researcher’s own situation. |
The context |
The introduction also provides
evidence that the area of focus needs investigation or is a problem. |
The area of focus |
The introduction provides a
succinct area of focus statement that is supported by the literature. |
Action Research Chapter II
Literature Review The review
of literature is intended to provide a scholarly basis for the research
questions of the action research project, including the theoretical
foundation as well as a critical analysis and synthesis of a published body
of research material. |
Theoretical Foundation |
The chapter explicitly
identifies the theoretical foundation within which the teacher researcher
will frame the study. This foundation must be supported by the literature. |
Relevant literature |
The chapter includes between ten to twenty research- and
practitioner-based credible sources that clearly relate to the action
research area of focus, including influential work on the topic. |
Quality of Literature Review |
The chapter both summarizes and
synthesizes the reviewed literature without adding new ideas. |
Research questions |
The chapter includes research
questions on which the teacher researcher’s study is based that are relevant
to the area of focus and will add understanding to the body of educational
research. |
Due Dates:
7/1 Research Topic Due
Post
Research Topic and Chapter I
7/5 Lead discussion
on your topic
Each
student will have 15 minutes to lead a discussion on their research topic. You
are asked to frame your discussion around the feedback provided by your
classmates on Blackboard.
7/18 Read:
From 7/1 – 7/18 students should read all of the remaining research material
that will be used in their Literature Review
Post
brief summary of findings which should include highlights of some interesting
and unexpected outcomes as well as planned Action Research questions.
Email PowerPoint by end of day. This will allow it to
be uploaded before class begins 7/19.
7/19 Lead
a discussion around Literature Review Findings
Each
student will have 15 minutes to lead a discussion on their Literature Review
findings
7/24 Literature
Review Due
Turn
in both Chapters I and II with relevant annotated
bibliography, as Word doc via email.
Grading
Criteria:
Chapter 1
“Research Topic/Chapter 1” is worth 120 points. Points are earned
as follows:
Posted to the Blog by 7/1 |
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Purpose |
40 |
Context |
30 |
Area of Focus |
30 |
Chapter 2
“Literature Review/Chapter 2” is worth 240 points. Points are
earned as follows:
Post brief summary to the Blog by 7/18 |
20 |
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PowerPoint of summary sent in by end of day
7/18 |
10 |
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Full Literature Review/Chapter 2 emailed by
7/24 |
20 |
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Annotated Bibliography attached that
includes all of and only the articles that are cited in Chapter 1 or 2. |
40 |
40 Annotated both informative
and critical |
20 Complete bibliography |
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Theoretical Foundation |
30 |
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Relevant Literature
10 – 20
Clearly relate to action research focus
Includes influential work on the topic |
60 |
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Quality of Literature Review ·
APA formatting (double spaced/title page). ·
All claims appropriately cited using APA. ·
All claims and references to literature clearly described and
terminology defined. |
30 |
Formatting
matches APA. Citations complete and correct. Clear explanations between
research cited and how it impacts the action research. |
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Research Questions |
30 |
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*Note: The student/teacher researcher and their
advisor may decide to modify these chapters at a later date.