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Title

Introduction to your paper (do not write Introduction as a header). Write one to two well-

developed paragraphs providing an overview of the research similar to what you might see in an

abstract.

Purpose

Describe the purpose of the study. From the information you have gathered, what

is the purpose of your research? Write at least one well-developed paragraph.

Problem Statement

What is the problem and provide background on why the study is being studied? Clearly

articulate what you are trying to find out in a problem statement. What is the problem (issue,

concern, problem, need) your research is addressing? The problem statement should align with

your research purpose and may sound a bit repetitive. Write at least two well-developed

paragraphs.

Research Questions

What is the research question that will guide your study? Compose one to three

research questions that are explicit and open-ended (not yes or no questions). What

questions should you ask to help resolve the problem (issue, concern, problem, need)?

Literature Review

Analyze and evaluated peer-reviewed articles related to your topic. Proved in depth

analysis on the study, participants used, methods, findings and results. Include three peer-

reviewed sources.

Source #1 (title)

Peer-Reviewed article #1. Describe each article or study and include information about

the purpose, problem statement, research questions, theory, methodology, results, and

conclusions. Organize and integrate the information as appropriate based on common themes.

A good literature review compares and contrasts as well as describes.

Source #2 (title)

Peer- Reviewed article #2. Describe each article or study and include information about

the purpose, problem statement, research questions, theory, methodology, results, and

conclusions. Organize and integrate the information as appropriate based on common themes.

A good literature review compares and contrasts as well as describes.

Source #3 (title)

Peer-Reviewed article #3. Describe each article or study and include information about

the purpose, problem statement, research questions, theory, methodology, results, and

conclusions. Organize and integrate the information as appropriate based on common themes.

A good literature review compares and contrasts as well as describes.

Research Methodology and Design

Describe the design of the study whether (Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods

study) and describe why you chose this study. Introduce your research question again and

provide sources that will support the design of the study. You should describe your research

methodology/design using terms such as qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, descriptive,

formative, case study, observation, correlational, phenomenological, naturalistic, open-ended

research questions, etc. How will the data help you answer the research question(s)? How do

you plan to analyze the data once collected?

Data Collection #1 (Title)

Describe the data collection used and how you collected the data. For example, is using

surveys, questionnaires, interview questions reference it here and attach as an Appendix (See

Appendix). See APA 7 style guide for Appendices: Footnotes & Append Footnotes &

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Data Collection #2 (Title)

Describe the data collection used and how you collected the data. For example, is using

surveys, questionnaires, interview questions reference it here and attach as an Appendix (See
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Appendix). See APA 7 style guide for Appendices: Footnotes & Append Footnotes &

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Data Collection #3 (Title)

Describe the data collection used and how you collected the data. For example, is using

surveys, questionnaires, interview questions reference it here and attach as an Appendix (See

Appendix). See APA 7 style guide for Appendices: Footnotes & Append Footnotes &

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Data Analysis

Describe how you analyzed the data. If using three data sources develop a level 2 sub-

header for each analysis. Summarize and discuss the results. Look for consistency or a lack of

consistency among the data and find themes or patterns that might inform future action

planning. Use tables and graphs if you want to highlight your analysis. Quantitative data should

reference statistics, percentages, and other important numerical items you find. Qualitative data

will analyze patterns and themes relevant to your research. One to two paragraphs for each

data collection set is ample.

Data Analysis #1 (Title)

Analysis 1 provide an graphs, tables and figures if necessary to describe the data

analyzed. See APA 7 style guide for Figures and tables: APA Tables and Figures // Purdue

Writing Lab

Data Analysis #2 (Title)

Analysis 2

Data Analysis #3 (Title)

Analysis 3. At the end of this section summarize and provide the results and findings of

the study and how it answers your research question that guided the study.
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(Optional) Future Action Plan and Force Field Analysis (Add only if required)

You will use the data from the three sources to further define and clarify the problem

(issue, concern, problem, need) and begin exploring possible actions you could take to address

or resolve it. Based on what you have observed in the data, begin to consider potential future

actions, or promising ideas. Solidify your Future Action Plan, including goals and objectives, and

carry out a force field analysis (template below). This force field analysis should focus on solving

the problem (issue, concern, problem, need) you are investigating through formative action

research and not your overall action research plan or the research aspect of your action

research. Submit a complete action plan, including goals and objectives; the force field analysis

table, and 1-2 paragraphs elaborating on the contents of the table.

Goals of Action Plan:

Objectives:

Driving Forces
Restraining Forces
(needs/supports making success
(Barriers to success)
more likely)
Use the force field analysis to Restraining forces, in turn, are
determine factors that may drive or prevent conditions before and during the initiative that
the success of your action plan. Driving could get in the way or make it more difficult
forces are different than objectives and are to succeed. After brainstorming, first examine
conditions at the beginning and/or during the the list of barriers, or restraining forces, and
initiative that may help in achieving goals and determine which among these forces are
objectives. within your control. Eliminate those that are
not within your control by drawing a line
through them.

Potential Evaluation Data Sources for Future Action Plan

Present preliminary ideas for evaluating the summative outcomes/evaluation of the plan.
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Conclusion

Recap the entire research process and includes reflections (2 paragraphs).

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