Action Research for Professional Development : Concise Advice for New (and Experienced) Action Researchers

This book gives you practical advice on how to do action research for your continuing professionalism. Written for beginning (and experienced) action researchers across the professions, who are studying on work-based learning programmes for higher degree accreditation, it is an indispensable resource to guide you easily through this fast-moving field. It includes: All about action research Why should I do action research? How do I do action research? What is the significance of my action research? What are the possible implications? How can I contribute to organisational learning? How do I write up and disseminate my action research? Containing worked examples and reflective exercises, this exciting book is a key addition to the literatures of evaluating and improving practices through evidence-based professional education.