Northern Caribbean University

Department Of Graduate Studies in Education

Action Research Study Checklist

Researcher Information

Last name: First: Middle: I.D.#:

Advisor: Date:

Level of Competence

Components Satisfactory Needs Missing Not Comments

Improvement Applicable
Step 1: Selecting a focus
1. Reflective journal
2. Reflective interview
3. Statement of the problem

Step 2: Clarifying theories

1. Literature Review
2. Search strategy
3. Priority PIE
4. Graphic reconstruction

Step 3: Identifying Research Questions

1. Research Problem
2. Purpose of the study
3. Operational definitions
4. Process used to isolate

Step 4: Data Collection

1. Research Problem
2. Triangulation Matrix
3. Sample decisions
a. Characteristics
b. Size
c. Design
4. Instruments
5. Ethical considerations
a. IRB Review
b. Informed consent,
confidentiality, freedom to
withdraw, etc.
c. Timeline

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Step 5: Data Analysis

1. Coding data for analysis
a. Identifying similarities and
differences
b. Creating categories
2. Analysis Matrix

Step 6: Reporting and Action Planning

1. Discussion of findings by research
questions
2. Conclusions
3. Implications of findings
4. Recommendations
a. Action Plan
5. Suggestions for further research
6. Research agenda

Additional Comments

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