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Action research has gained a lot of interest recently. It is like a case study wherein a given situation is studied and analyzed using a set of different data collection methods. Both actions and research outcomes are present here. This kind of research is supposed to bring an improvement through a plan of action. It is used extensively by masters and PhD students. Action research uses various kinds of techniques like interviews, focus groups, diaries, etc. and involves 4 stages. Here’s how you can carry out action research:

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  1. 1
    Identify problem: In the first stage of performing action research, the problems are identified and various viewpoints are discussed. The objective here is to collect as much information you can by going through various resources and then, examine it through.
  2. 2
    Figure “action plan”: Herein, different data collection techniques like interviews, observations and diaries are used to get into deep data gathering and gather details regarding them. After studying these results, a plan of action is worked out to improve on the problem.
  3. 3
    Analyze data and observe: In the third stage of action research, the action plan is put into practice and all changes are observed. To collect proof regarding the success or even proper working of the plan, different data collection methods are used again.
  4. 4
    Study the results: Now is the time to study the effects of the action plan to take further steps accordingly for improvement. This needs to be done in an orderly manner to avoid any confusion.
  5. 5
    Change “action plan”: After you have evaluated the results, you have to make a new action plan so as to overcome the previous shortcomings. The whole process will start again so as to make more room for improvement.

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