This document provides an introduction to action research and guides the reader through developing an action research plan. It defines action research and how it differs from traditional social science research. It also outlines the action research process, discusses what types of data are used, and provides exercises for the reader to start planning their own action research project, including conducting a SWOT analysis and developing research questions and objectives. Key aspects of action research plan development are discussed based on frameworks from McNiff and Whitehead.