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1. Section 1 – An Introduction to Action Research
   1. The definition of action research
   2. The six action research steps
   3. How action research can be applied to any aspect of teaching
2. Section 2 – Identifying a Problem and Posing a Research Question
   1. Example problems and questions for action research areas of interest
   2. The characteristics of a strong research question
3. Section 3 – Literature Review
   1. The purpose of a literature review
   2. How to select appropriate resources for a literature review
   3. How to conduct a literature review
4. Section 4 – Choosing a Solution
   1. How to choose one solution to implement in your action research
   2. How to change your research question if necessary
5. Section 5- Collecting Data
   1. The difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods
   2. Examples of data that can be collected for each method
   3. Considerations for collecting reliable and valid data
6. Section 6- Analyzing Data
   1. How to analyze qualitative and quantitative data
   2. The importance of data validity and reliability
   3. Considerations for forming a conclusion from the data you have collected
7. Section 7- Communicate the Results
   1. Considerations for choosing an audience with whom to share your research
   2. How to create a presentation for sharing your results
   3. Your next steps after completing your first cycle of action research
8. Putting it All Together
   1. Using the sample provided, build your own action research plan.
9. Applying What you Have Learned
   1. Get ideas on how to implement the concepts into your classroom, find a list of online resources that teach you about action research and evaluate the research behind its effectiveness.