A GOOD ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL SHOULD

A GOOD ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL SHOULD 1.0 INTRODUCTION:Reflection on teaching experience /theoretical frameworkOutstanding description of T&L experience that is relevant to the focus of study.Perceptive reevaluation of teaching experience that is relevant to the focus of study.Deep interpretative articulation of assumptions, values and beliefs about T&L in the reflection on T&LInsightful discussion of the gap between own values and beliefs and T&L practices.

2.0 FOCUS OF INVESTIGATION / ISSUE OF CONCERN Problem StatementSubstantial articulation of the issue that relates to the researchers experience and students needs.Exceptionally well justified according to the following criteria:workabilitysignificancepracticalitycontrol collaborationrelevance to schoolFocus of investigation and opportunities for improvement are very clearly and appropriately stated.Outstanding description of the information gathering procedures and convincing justification for the use of the strategies.

3.0 OBJECTIVE/ RESEARCH QUESTIONSThe objective is fully and very clearly stated according to the following aspects:focusactioneffect of actionHighly focused and appropriate research questions.

4.0 ACADEMIC WRITING & SUPPORTING LITERATURE The work meets all the criteria for distinction noted below in such an exceptional way and with such marked excellence that it deserves the highest level of recognition.Full compliance with APA academic conventions. Few if any technical errors.5.0 TARGET GROUP/ PARTICIPANTSVery clear and detailed description of participants;number, gender, class / position, academic performance and other unique aspects of participants.6.0 RECOMMENDED ACTION6.1 Action Plan(10 marks)Outstanding explanation of steps/activities. Outstanding justification, detailed rationale within the scope of the action plan.

6.0 RECOMMENDED ACTION 6.2 Data Gathering MethodsOutstanding description of the data gathering methods and convincing justification for the use of methods.

6.0 RECOMMENDED ACTION 6.3 Data Analysis MethodOutstanding description of the research instruments with convincing justification for the use of the instruments.Judicious selection of data analysis methods that address the key aspects of the problem.Very clear and detailed description of data analysis methods with highly convincing justification. 6.0 RECOMMENDED ACTION 6.4 Implementing Plan of ActionHighly comprehensive and practical timeline.Judicious estimation of cost for the research.