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The Action Research Dissertation
A Guide for Students and Faculty
Second Edition
- Kathryn Herr - Montclair State University, USA
- Gary L. Anderson - New York University, USA
June 2014 | 216 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The first edition of this book was a first-of-its-kind reference, distilling the authors’ decades of action research experience into a handy guide for graduate students. The Second Edition continues to provide an accessible roadmap that honors the complexity of action research, while providing an overview of how action research is defined, its traditions and history, and the rationale for using it. The authors demonstrate that action research is not only appropriate for a dissertation, but also is a deeply rewarding experience for both the researcher and participants. This practical book demonstrates how action research dissertations are different from more traditional dissertations and prepares students and their committees for the unique dilemmas they may face, such as validity, positionality, design, write-up, ethics, and dissertation defense.
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Introduction: What Is an Action Research Dissertation?
2. Action Research Traditions and Knowledge Interests
3. The Continuum of Positionality in Action Research
4. Quality Criteria for Action Research: An Ongoing Conversation
5. Designing the Plane While Flying it: Proposing and Doing the Dissertation
6. What Does an Action Research Dissertation Look Like?
7. Ethical Considerations and Action Research
8. Final Thoughts
References
Index
Student who conducted action research dissertation finds it very helpful. Will use it again for the summer
School of Education, Loyola University-Watertower
May 11, 2022
Great text that introduces doctoral students to action research in relation to dissertation projects.
Educational Admn & Leadership, University Of The Pacific
April 22, 2020
Recommended for any student or practitioner involved in research. Clearly set out and easy to follow. Used by all my dissertation students and for my own practice.
Department of Education, University of the West Of England
June 25, 2015
A superb book to guide dissertation students as they undertake their action research.
Lifelong Learning, Bangor University
April 21, 2015
Supports students to study the different approaches within action research; exploring their own practice and that of others. (This publication has been recommended to both our Early Childhood Studies and Education in Lifelong Learning Degree programmes)
Health Care And Early Years, Swindon College
October 19, 2014
This book supports the students in the developmental stages of their research ideas and planning of their action research projects. It has also supported ongoing professional discussions between tutors and students.
Department of Professional Development, Canterbury Christ Church University
October 17, 2014
