The action research dissertation : learning from leading change / Karen E. Watkins, Erica Gilbertson, and Aliki Nicolaides.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Watkins, Karen E., author.

Gilbertson, Erica, author.

Nicolaides, Aliki, author.

Series:

Qualitative Inquiry Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Action research.

Dissertations, Academic.

Social change--Research.

Social change.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (243 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Gorham, ME : Myers Education Press, LLC, [2023]

Summary:

The Action Research Dissertation: Learning from Leading Change by Karen E. Watkins, Erica Gilbertson, and Aliki Nicolaides is a comprehensive guide for doctoral students and practitioners interested in conducting action research to lead change in various organizational contexts. Drawing from a decade of development and refinement, the book integrates classic and contemporary literature on action research, offering practical methods and rich examples to navigate the complexities of this research approach. It emphasizes the principles of purpose, mutuality, and rigorous integrity, providing detailed guidance on the entire process, from initiating research to presenting findings. The book is particularly relevant for students in professional practice doctoral programs and those addressing real-world problems in fields such as education, business, and healthcare. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

List of Figures, Tables and Boxes

Acknowledgments

Part One: Laying the Foundation

1 Beginning Your Action Research Journey

2 The Nature of Action Research for Changing Systems

3 The Scholar-Leader-Leading Change in Action Research

PART TWO: Scaffolding the Study

4 Developing the Theoretical Framework

5 Intervening in Action Research

6 Evidencing the Action Research Problem

7 Designing Action Research Studies

8 Facilitating the Action Research Team

PART THREE: Securing the Study

9 Telling the Action Research Story

10 Ethical Standards and Dilemmas in Action Research

11 Common Challenges in Action Research

12 Concluding our Action Research Journey

Appendix A

Appendix B

About the Authors

Index.

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Print version: Watkins, Karen E. The Action Research Dissertation

ISBN:

9781975505042

1975505042

OCLC:

1395184143