1. Riza R. Nicor, PhD
School Principal – DepEd Iligan DJALMCS
Izah Rabor Nicor
Training Faci
2. At the end of the session, participants should be able to:
Objectives:
1. identify the important parts of an Action Research
Proposal;
2. be familiar with the techniques on writing each
part of an Action Research Proposal; and
3. prepare an Action Research Proposal
4. Context and Rationale
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Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
Action Research Question/s
Action Research Methods
Work Plan and Timeline
Cost Estimates
Plan for Dissemination and Utilization
Context and Rationale
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Action Research Question/s
Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
Action Research Methods
Work Plan and Timeline
Cost Estimates
Plan for Dissemination and Utilization
Instructions: Arrange the parts of the
Action Research Proposal in order
Parts of an Action Research Proposal
in Sequence
References
8. References
Activity 1.0
5. Action Research Proposal
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Question/s
III. Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods
V. Work Plan and Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
VIII. References
Activity 1.0. Follow up questions:
1. Did you get the order correctly?
2. Which parts were you confused about that you
arranged them erroneously?
3. How do you understand each part or what do you
think each part means?
4. Based on what we have discussed so far, how do you
feel about writing an Action Research proposal?
5. Which part/s do you think might be easy to do?
6. Which part/s might be a challenge for you?
Objective 1: identify the important parts of an Action Research Proposal
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6. Outline of Action Research Proposal
(DO No. 16 s. 2017)
Action Research Template
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Questions
III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods
1. Participants and/or other Sources of
Data and Information
2. Data Gathering Methods
3. Data Analysis Plan
V. Action Research Work Plan and Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
VIII. References
BEST: The important parts of an Action Research Proposal as
outlined by the Department of Education are:
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Question/s
III. Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods
1. Research Design
2. Sample/ participants or sources of data/ information
3. Data Collection Method/s
4. Data Analysis Techniques
V. Work Plan and Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
VIII. References
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7. Objective:
2. be familiar with the techniques on writing each
part of an Action Research Proposal; and
ACTIVITY 2.0
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Typeface must
be regular and
consistent
throughout the
entire paper to
facilitate
reading
The
recommended
font style is
Times New
Roman with 12
pt. font size
Gauging School Heads Research Culture and Access to Research Resources:
A Baseline Data in the Development of Learning Action Cell
Riza A. Rabor- Nicor, PhD
School Principal II
Context and Rationale
The Philippine Elementary Principal Association (PESPA)- Iligan City Chapter would like to continue
to promote and strengthen the culture of research by providing opportunity to present research proposals
and research output. In Iligan City Division, there is a meager turnout or submission of action research in
each school. The need to be re-oriented on DepEd Orders about Research Management Guidelines and
to encourage and assist instructional leaders to conduct research studies to give positive change in the
workplace. Research is not a priority of the school heads since it does not affect their over-all Office
Performance Commitment Review rating. It is just one means of verification (MOV) in the 5% Plus Factor
of the OPCRF Objective in which they consistently performed special tasks and/or assignments.
Submission of at least four MOVs out of nine that contribute to school management, leadership and
operations will give an outstanding efficiency rating. There is a need to gauge the research culture of the
school heads and their access to research resources with their corresponding obligation of developing
and promoting a wholesome and sound school atmosphere conducive to academic freedom, effective
learning and teaching, and progressive school personnel relationship.
However, use
only one space
between words,
after every
comma,
semicolon, or
colon.
Bold and italics
may be used to
emphasize
words.
Observe the use of
double line
spacing.
FORMATTING
Leave two
spaces at the
end of every
sentence before
beginning a
new one.
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The most
commonly used
paper size for
research
proposal is A4
(8.27 × 11.69
inches).
The first line of
each paragraph
and subheading
should be
indented one half
inch (0.5”).
Gauging School Heads Research Culture and Access to Research Resources:
A Baseline Data in the Development of Learning Action Cell
Riza A. Rabor- Nicor, PhD
School Principal II
Context and Rationale
The Philippine Elementary Principal Association (PESPA)- Iligan City Chapter would like to continue
to promote and strengthen the culture of research by providing opportunity to present research proposals
and research output. In Iligan City Division, there is a meager turnout or submission of action research in
each school. The need to be re-oriented on DepEd Orders about Research Management Guidelines and
to encourage and assist instructional leaders to conduct research studies to give positive change in the
workplace. Research is not a priority of the school heads since it does not affect their over-all Office
Performance Commitment Review rating. It is just one means of verification (MOV) in the 5% Plus Factor
of the OPCRF Objective in which they consistently performed special tasks and/or assignments.
Submission of at least four MOVs out of nine that contribute to school management, leadership and
operations will give an outstanding efficiency rating. There is a need to gauge the research culture of the
school heads and their access to research resources with their corresponding obligation of developing
and promoting a wholesome and sound school atmosphere conducive to academic freedom, effective
learning and teaching, and progressive school personnel relationship.
Word click
Review on the
menu bar then
select Spelling &
Grammar.
Observe one
inch margins on
all sides (top, left,
bottom, and
right).
Check the entire document
for misspellings,
typographical errors,
grammatical errors, etc. or
have someone else do it.
FORMATTING
Set the section
heading
“REFERENCES”
in all capital
letters and
centered at the
top of the page.
Have double
space from the
heading to the
first line of the
text.
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provide warm up
to the readers on
what the problem
is all about
(current situation)
1st paragraph
Gauging School Heads Research Culture and Access to Research Resources:
A Baseline Data in the Development of Learning Action Cell
Riza A. Rabor- Nicor, PhD
School Principal II
Context and Rationale
The Philippine Elementary Principal Association (PESPA)- Iligan City Chapter would like to continue
to promote and strengthen the culture of research by providing opportunity to present research proposals
and research output. In Iligan City Division, there is a meager turnout or submission of action research in
each school. The need to be re-oriented on DepEd Orders about Research Management Guidelines and
to encourage and assist instructional leaders to conduct research studies to give positive change in the
workplace. Research is not a priority of the school heads since it does not affect their over-all Office
Performance Commitment Review rating. It is just one means of verification (MOV) in the 5% Plus Factor
of the OPCRF Objective in which they consistently performed special tasks and/or assignments.
Submission of at least four MOVs out of nine that contribute to school management, leadership and
operations will give an outstanding efficiency rating. There is a need to gauge the research culture of the
school heads and their access to research resources with their corresponding obligation of developing
and promoting a wholesome and sound school atmosphere conducive to academic freedom, effective
learning and teaching, and progressive school personnel relationship.
Describe the area
or focus of your
study.
Point out why the
topic is important
and how the
Action Research
will answer the
problem or issue
Consider the
Problem or issue
requiring attention,
the solution and then
the rationale or
justification for the
solution (the “why”)
This sets the rationale
(the reason) within a
context
To write your rationale,
you should first write a
background on what all
research has been
done on your study
topic.
Follow this with 'what is
missing' or 'what are
the open questions of
the study'. Identify the
gaps in the literature
and emphasize why it
is important to address
those gaps.
1. Context and Rationale
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2nd paragraph
discussion of the
existence of an
unsatisfactory
condition, a felt
need/ problem that
requires a solution
(gap/discrepancy);
focal context
In compliance to the Department of Education (DepEd) Order No.
16, s.2017 re: “Research Management Guidelines” which provides
guidance in managing research initiatives in the national, regional,
division, and school levels. Iligan City Division ensures that researches
will be aligned to the mandate of DepEd Order 39, s. 2016 (Adoption of
the Basic Education Research Agenda) which offers direction to DepEd
and its stakeholders in the conduct of education research and in the
utilization of results. The identification of four (4) research themes or
topics: Teaching and Learning, Child Protection, Human Resource
Development, and Governance will fill in critical knowledge gaps. It also
improves support mechanisms for research such as funding, partnerships,
and capacity building.
It is also here that you
cite any theory, related
studies, DepEd policies,
or laws that would
strengthen your claims
about the intervention or
treatment that you plan to
implement
For this reason, you need
to search the literature or
discuss with your
colleagues about
strategies previously
used to solve the problem
1. Context and Rationale
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3rd paragraph
discussion of the ideal
situation
Bland et al. (2004) revealed the concept of a research-conducive environment,
evident goals that serve a coordinating function, research emphasis, distinctive research
culture, positive group climate, participative governance, frequent communication,
accessible resources, appropriate rewards, leadership with research expertise and skill. The
factors above do not function in a research environment as isolated individual
characteristics. Instead, they are like fine threads of a whole fabric, which is individually
created. When interwoven, it will provide a strong, supportive, and stimulating backdrop
for the researcher. School heads involved and engaged in research and utilize research
evidence is an ideal way for teaching professionals to explore and develop their
understandings of their practices Borg (2010). Research plays an essential role in the
aspect of continuous professional development (CPD) of the teachers and school heads
Firth (2016). Supervisory and managerial practices of the school heads in the Department
of Education could be improved if research evidence and investigation findings guide their
choice of job performance.
The background
information
should indicate the root
of the problem being
studied, appropriate
context of the problem in
relation to theory,
research, and/or practice,
its scope, and the extent
to which previous studies
have successfully
investigated the problem,
noting, in particular,
where gaps exist that
your study
You may also mention any
data or current research in
the area of your topic and
highlight the gap that you
plan to address in the
Action Research.
Include the activities you
are considering to
perform and the desired
outcome/s.
1. Context and Rationale
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4th paragraph
How do you write context in action
research?
Your report should:
1.Describe the context where the
action research takes place. This
could be, for example, the school in
which you teach
2.Contain a statement of your
research focus
3.Detail the method(s) used
4.Highlight the research findings
5.Suggest implications
This study will gauge the research culture and access to
research resources of 13 central school heads in Iligan City
Division to create administrative support mechanisms in
increasing the action research turnout and utilization.
Furthermore, this study will determine the research areas where
the school heads needed to develop to capacitate them to do
research. This also will determine the strong and weak areas of
understanding in research among school heads for interventions,
continuous professional development endeavors, and policy
development in improving the research turnout of the schools.
To write your rationale, you
should first write a background on
what all research has been done on
your study topic. Follow this with
'what is missing' or 'what are the
open questions of the study'. Identify
the gaps in the literature and
emphasize why it is important to
address those gaps.
Remember to keep
your statements
simple, brief, and
direct to the point.
Include a brief
explanation of your
purpose for doing the
study
1. Context and Rationale
14. The following are broad ideas from which potential Action Research topics can be derived for
exploration in relation to your practice.
• attendance
• inclusion
• school climate
• behavior/discipline
• media influence
• student achievement
• collaboration
• mentoring
• technology
• counseling programs
• motivation
• teacher attrition
• dropout prevention
• parental involvement
• team teaching
• extracurricular participation
• needs of at-risk students
• professional development
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WRITING PARAGRAPHS
1. In writing a paragraph, it is helpful to consider the following elements:
a the reason why you composed the paragraph (purpose);
b the approach that you use to convey the paragraph’s subject (tone); and
c the individual or group whom you intend to address (audience).
2. Use plain and simple language as well as short words and brief sentences.
3. Arrange sentences in logical order. Connect related ideas through appropriate transition words.
4. When using an acronym, indicate what the letters stand for at the first occurrence in your Action Research
proposal. Example: The Office crafted its second Division Education Development Plan (DEDP).
5. The Action Research proposal is written in present and/or future tense.
6. The use of the first-person (I, we, our), second-person (you, yourself), and third-person (he, him, she) point of
view in writing the Action Research proposal is acceptable. However, once you have chosen a point of view,
you must use it consistently throughout a sentence or paragraph.
WRITING GUIDELINES
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Estimated number of page/s Context and Rationale- 2 pages
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Action Research Questions
This study will be conducted to give answers to the
following research questions:
1. What is the status of the research culture of the school heads
in Iligan City Division?
2. What is the status of the school heads’ access to research
resources in Iligan City Division?
3. What Learning Action Cell (LAC) can be designed to
address the research culture and access of school heads in
the division?
2. Action Research Question/s
Begin by referring to your
reflection and the purpose of your
proposed Action Research; it will
also help if you review your
related literature and studies.
State your primary research
question. Make sure that this is
aligned with your purpose and
what you want to find out in your
proposed study.
The research question should
include the intervention you will
use and the outcome you
desire.
You may state, at most, three
(3) secondary questions.
The research question
should be clearly related to
the identified problem or
issue and convey the
desired change or
improvement.
Primary research question and
any secondary question/s have
to be arranged logically.
19. Problem statement-
refers to the purpose of
the study
Example:
This study aims to find out the reading comprehension difficulties of
Grade VI learners in Doña Juana Actub Lluch Memorial Central School
during the School Year 2018-2019.
2. Action Research Question/s
Level 2 questions ask
differences or
relationships between
independent and
dependent variables
Examples:
Is there a significant difference in the level of reading comprehension of
Grade VI Learners groups as to sex?
or
Is there a significant relationship between reading comprehension and
academic performance of the learners?
Level 3 research
questions are usually
stated in “why” and “how”
questions.
Examples:
How effective is remedial teaching in improving the reading ability of
Grade VI learners?
Why is there a need to motivate learners to read?
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This identifies the
problem/s which will
be addressed by the
research in terms of
investigating or testing
an idea;
Trying out solutions to
a problem;
Creating a new
procedure or system;
Explaining a
phenomenon; or
A combination of any
of these.
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Action Research Question/s - ½ page
Estimated number of page/s
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3. Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
Division Learning Action Cell (LAC) Design of Key Research
Skills
This LAC Design will contain the necessary skills that
the school heads need to possess systematically arranged and
selected based on the quantitative results. This LAC Design will
be contextualized and tailored fit on the schedule, environment
and initial skill of the school heads to establish a strong link
between the conduct of research and the practice of their
profession. According to Finch et al. (2013) institutions could
benefit from research capacity building activities to increase
their research skills to meet organizational research engagement
objectives.
You should be able to explain in
detail the intervention you will use
in your study. When describing the intervention,
always keep in mind that a
colleague could also use your
plan in his or her own setting.
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3. Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
Include the objective of the
intervention, the extent to
which it will be implemented,
and any limitation/s that you
foresee.
You must also describe how
likely the innovation,
intervention, or strategy will
address the problem or issue
that you want to focus on.
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3. Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
An intervention is a combination of
program elements or strategies
designed to produce behaviour
changes or improve health status
among individuals or an entire
population.
Interventions may include
educational programs, new or
stronger policies, improvements in
the environment, or a health
promotion campaign.
Interventions that include multiple
strategies are typically the most
effective in producing desired and
lasting change.
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Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy- 2 pages
Estimated number of page/s
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4. Action Research Methods
This part of the Action Research proposal should include
the following aspects and/or procedures:
a. research design
b. sample/participants or sources of data/information
c. data collection method(s)
d. data analysis techniques
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4. Action Research Methods
Action Research Methods
a. Research Design
A validated researcher made survey
questionnaire re: “Research Culture Assessment Tool-
RCAT (=0.921)” and “Access to Research Resources
Assessment Tool-ARRAT (=0.925)” will be used to
determine the variables included in the study. A focused
group discussion will also be conducted to triangulate
with the quantitative results of the study. Frequency
means, and percentage will be used to treat the
quantitative data while thematic analysis for the
qualitative data.
The proposal should
include an explanation of
why the research design is
suited to the nature and
purpose of the Action
Research.
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4. Action Research Methods
b. Participants and other Sources of Data and Information
The respondents of this study will the 13 School Heads coming from
the 10 districts of Iligan City Division. The respondents’ position or designation
will be Elementary School Principal I-IV in DepEd Iligan City Division. The
central school heads of each district will be the respondents to gauge if they have
sufficient first-hand experiences of the research culture and the organizational
culture of the Department.
Details about the participants of
the study should be provided. A
clear explanation or justification
for their inclusion in the study
should be given.
Who are the research
participants?
Are there relevant descriptions for
the participants (e.g. target
number, age, grade level)?
What sampling scheme will you
use?
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4. Action Research Methods
The data collection method/s
should be aligned with the
research question/s.
c. Data Collection Methods
The data in this study will be gathered using non-probability sampling- the convenience sampling
technique due to the health issues, time and cost limitations due to COVID 19 pandemic.
A researcher made survey questionnaires re “Research Culture Assessment Tool (RCAT)” and
“Access to Research Resources Assessment Tool (ARRAT)” which will be used to assess the schools of
the respondents. The indicators of the RCAT and the ARRAT were created using literature about
research culture and research resources. The tools were validated by 3 School Heads and 1 SEPS for
Planning and Research. The tools were then piloted to 20 pilot respondents from another district. It
obtained a highly reliable Cronbach alpha coefficient =0.921, =0.925 respectively which mean that
the tools can gather the data consistently. The tools also have the following scale intervals: Poorly
Evident (1-1.49), Evident (1.5-2.49), Fairly Evident (2.5-3.49), Very Evident (3.5-4.49), Extremely
Evident (4.5-5.00).
The research instrument/s
should be shown to be
appropriate for obtaining the
desired data or information
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4. Action Research Methods
The selected technique/s for
data analysis should be
suitable to the nature of the
data or information to be
gathered and should yield
results that address the
research question/s
d. Data Analysis Techniques
The researcher will do the systematic procedure in the analysis of the data. After the
data gathering, the researcher carefully will encode the data from the survey form in the
excel. The researcher will make it sure that there were no erroneously entered data in each
case. The researcher will import the data to the Statistical Package for Social Sciences
(SPSS) Version 20. The researcher will use frequency, percentages and means in treating
the data. Interpretations will be used in each statistic and supported by other relevant
literature.
For the qualitative data, the researcher will transcribe the audio recording of the
Focused Group Discussion. After the transcription, the researcher will translate the
responses. A thematic analysis will be used in coding and categorizing the responses of the
school heads. The appropriate interpretation will be articulated from the results of the
analysis. The researcher will then support the results.
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Estimated number of page/s Action Research Methods – 2 pages
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5. Work Plan and Timeline
A detailed work plan should
be presented together with
activities from the start of the
proposed Action Research to
its completion.
The timeline should be
realistic and should
concretely show how the
Action Research will unfold
over the period allowed for
the study.
A Gantt chart or a timetable
may be used to present the
work plan.
In conducting an Action
Research, it is important to
plan and project the activities
in relation to the target dates.
Workplan and Timelines
Figure 2.0. Action Research Workplan and Timelines using Gantt Chart
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5. Work Plan and Timeline
These are valuable tools that will
serve as a guide showing specific
dates/time and activities that are to
be done by the researcher.
Figure 3.0. Research Work Plan via Learning Action Cell (LAC)
This part contains the research
timelines- when will the project
begin and how long will it take for it
to be completed; include time
estimates for each step in the
research process (e.g. 5 days, 2
weeks).
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5. Work Plan and Timeline
A busy researcher has the
tendency to forget the dates and
planned activities
Figure 3.0. Research Work Plan via Learning Action Cell (LAC)
It is difficult to track the progress of
the research activity without a
specific plan.
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5. Work Plan and Timeline
The overall plan should
reflect the proponent’s
capacity to put into
concrete sequential steps
the concepts or ideas for
pursuing the study.
Figure 3.0. Research Work Plan via Learning Action Cell (LAC)
It helps coordinates all
activities from the
beginning to the end of the
Action Research.
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6. Cost Estimates
Write a detailed breakdown of
expense items with their
corresponding costs.
The overall plan reflects the
proponent’s capacity to project specific
expenses.
The items and costs should
reasonably reflect the funding needs
of the Action Research and adhere to
the Basic Education Research Fund
(BERF) guidelines especially if you
wish to avail of this assistance.
This includes detailed research cost,
broken down per research task,
activity and/ or deliverable.
37. a. Indicate the projected cost and consider the following items of
expenditures:
Supplies and materials
(Provide specific items. For example: bond papers, pens, printer ink,
stapler, etc.)
Communication expenses
(mails, call cards, internet use, etc.)
Transportation expenses
(taxi hire, jeepney fare, tricycle fare, etc.)
Reproduction, printing, and binding costs
(photocopy, etc.)
Food and other expenses during the conduct of the research and data
gathering
(meals and snacks, etc.)
Expenses related to research dissemination
(tarpaulin, tarpaulin stand, etc.)
6. Cost Estimates
38. d. For a BERF research, the amount should not exceed:
Php 30,000.00 for a classroom/school-based Action Research
Php 150,000.00 for a District/Division wide Action Research
Php 500,000.00 for a Region-wide Action Research
e. Refer to DepEd Order 16, s. 2017 (Research
Management Guidelines)
6. Cost Estimates
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Estimated number of page/s Cost Estimates – 1 page
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Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
School Heads in the 10 District will be furnished of the Copy of the LAC
Session Design
Each school in the 10 districts will be given a copy of the LAC Session
Matrix or Design which includes the critical research skills to be discussed with the
school heads and speakers. The district may now implement the LAC Session Matrix or
Design depending on the availability of the school heads and their resource speaker.
Presentation in DepEd Recognized and Organized Research Congress or
Conference
To present results, recommendations and conclusion of this study, this
research will be presented in the available research congress, or conference recognized
or organized by either the Division, Regional or Central Office. This will also be done
for other districts, schools and offices may learn from it and replicate the study in their
respective stations.
7. Plan for Dissemination and Utilization
Provide a detailed picture of
how you are going to publicly
share the findings of your study
Clearly indicate how the outputs
and recommendations can or
will be utilized to solve similar
problems in the classroom or
improve learning and instruction
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Estimated number of page/s Plan for Dissemination and Utilization- 1/2 pages
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8. References
Books (author, date, title of book,
location of publication, publisher)
Journal Articles Retrieved from the Internet
(author, date, article title, journal title,
[electronic version], volume number, page
numbers)
The recommended format for citing references
is the one stipulated by the American
Psychological Association (APA) style or
parenthetical style of documentation
Hanging indent is recommended with single
space within the reference and double space in
between references.
43. Citing References
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To ensure recency of sources, researchers are
encouraged to use references which are 10
years back for books and 5 years back for
journals and other similar publications.
All citations in the manuscript must appear on
the reference list and all references must be
cited in text. Arrange references alphabetically
by author regardless of type of materials.
Hanging indent is recommended with single
space within the reference and double space in
between references.
REFERENCES
8. References
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Estimated number of page/s References – 1/2 page
45. Context and Rationale – 2 pages (2)
Action Research Question/s – ½ page (1)
Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy – 2 pages (2)
Action Research Methods – 1 page (2)
a. Research Design
b. Sample/ participants or sources of data/ information
c. Data Collection Method/s
d. Data Analysis Techniques
Work Plan and Timelines- 1 page (2)
Cost Estimates- 1 page (1)
Plans for Dissemination and Utilization – ½ page (1/2)
References – ½ page (1/2)
Total = 8 ½ pages (11 pages)
*Disclaimer: Estimate only. May be altered due to the nature of research topic.
Estimated number of page/s for each part of the Action Research Proposal
Action Research 6.1 Preparing the
Action Research Proposal
47. Activity 3.0
1. Prepare a draft of your Action Research proposal by using
the worksheet/ manual in Session 6.1.
(Get a copy from your Division SEPS in Planning & Research)
2. Use the guidelines we just discussed in preparing the
Action Research proposal.
Action Research 6.1 Preparing the
Action Research Proposal
58. ACTION RESEARCH
Action Research 6.1 Preparing the
Action Research Report
BEST: The important parts of an
Action Research Report
I. Title Page
II. Abstract
III. Acknowledgement
IV. Table of Contents
V. Context and Rationale
VI. Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
VII. Action Research Question/s
VIII. Action Research Methods
1. Research design
2. Sample/Participants and/or other sources of
data and information
3. Data gathering methods
4. Data analysis techniques
IX. Research Results/Findings
X. Reflection
XI. Action Plan
XII. References
XIII. Annex(es)
A. Financial Report
XIV. List of Tables
XV. List of Figures
BEST: The important parts of an
Action Research Proposal
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Question/s
III. Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods
1. Research Design
2. Sample/ participants or sources of data/
information
3. Data Collection Method/s
4. Data Analysis Techniques
V. Work Plan and Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
VIII. References
59. Activity 3.0
1. Prepare a draft of your Action Research proposal by using
the worksheet/ manual in Session 6.1.
(Get a copy from your Division SEPS in Planning & Research)
2. Use the guidelines we just discussed in preparing the
Action Research proposal.
Action Research 6.1 Preparing the
Action Research Proposal
60. Activity 3.0
1. Prepare a draft of your Action Research proposal by using
the worksheet/ manual in Session 6.1.
(Get a copy from your Division SEPS in Planning & Research)
2. Use the guidelines we just discussed in preparing the
Action Research proposal.
Action Research 6.1 Preparing the
Action Research Proposal
61. Relevant
An Ideal Action Research Proposal
Practical
Systematic
Action Research 6.1 Preparing the
Action Research Proposal
