Foundations and practices to conceptualize, implement, and
present the results of an Action Research project as a case
study. Outlining the case, site and sample selection, data
collection methods, conducting analysis, as well as writing an
Action Research case report.
Athena Title
Analyzing Report Action Rsch
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in LEAP 8220E
Prerequisite
LEAP 8200 or LEAP 8200E or LEAP 8210 or LEAP 8210E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will investigate methodological possibilities and various ways of dealing with procedural, philosophical, analytical, and ethical issues related to constructing and writing an Action Research case study. The results will be applied to drafting an action research case study (resulting from work conducted in the student's prerequisite Action Research courses).
Students will be able to apply key principles of case study research to narrate their Action Research project as a case study.
Students will be able to engage in data analysis for an Action Research Case Study.
Students will be able to report key findings of their research and document them for compelling, evidence-based conclusions/contributions.
Students will be able to reflect on their subjectivity as related to the Action Research process.
Students will be able to write an action research case study.
Students will be able to examine ethical dilemmas and issues in writing and publishing Action Research case study research.
Topical Outline
I. What is a quality case study report in Action Research?
II. Analysis for an Action Research Case Study
a. Interpreting and Narrating the Story
b. Data Reduction and Display
c. Creating an Audit Trail
d. Identifying Key Themes and Conclusions
III. Writing the Action Research Case Study
a. Context
b. Story and Outcomes
c. Findings/Learnings (and implication)
