A GOOD ACTION RESEARCH

PROPOSAL SHOULD
1.0 INTRODUCTION: Reflection on teaching
experience /theoretical framework
Outstanding 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&L
Insightful discussion of the gap between own
values and beliefs and T&L practices.


2.0 FOCUS OF INVESTIGATION / ISSUE OF CONCERN
Problem Statement
Substantial articulation of the issue that relates to the researchers
experience and students needs.
Exceptionally well justified according to the following criteria:
workability
significance
practicality
control
collaboration
relevance to school
Focus 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 QUESTIONS
The objective is fully and very clearly stated
according to the following aspects:
focus
action
effect of action
Highly 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/ PARTICIPANTS
Very clear and detailed description of
participants;
number, gender, class / position, academic
performance and other unique aspects of
participants.
6.0 RECOMMENDED ACTION
6.1 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 Methods
Outstanding description of the data gathering
methods and convincing justification for the
use of methods.

6.0 RECOMMENDED ACTION
6.3 Data Analysis Method
Outstanding 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 Action

Highly comprehensive and practical timeline.
Judicious estimation of cost for the research.