The document outlines the parts and contents for writing an action research proposal and report. It discusses 12 parts that make up a completed action research report, including the title page, abstract, introduction/context and rationale, research questions, methodology, results, discussion, and action plan. For the proposal, it describes 8 parts such as the context, research questions, intervention plan, methodology, timeline, budget, and dissemination plan. Examples are provided for writing the introduction/rationale section and for developing action research questions. Data collection methods like surveys, interviews, and observations are also outlined. The document provides guidance on the key components to include in an action research proposal or report.

1. WRITING THE PROPOSAL FOR
ACTION RESEARCH
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2. • Familiarize the basic parts of Action Research
• Understand the contents in writing each parts of
action research
Objectives:

3. ACTION
RESEARCH
FRAMEWORK

4. PARTS:
TEMPLATE FOR COMPLETED ACTION
RESEARCH
I. Title Page
II. Abstract
III. Acknowledgement
IV. Context and Rationale
V. Innovation, Intervention & Strategy
VI. Action Research Questions
VII. Action Research Methods
A. Participants and/or other Sources
of Data & Information
B. Data Gathering Methods
VIII. Discussion of Results & Reflection
IX. Action Plan
X. References
XI. Financial Report (if budgeted)
TEMPLATE FOR ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Questions
III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention &
Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods
A. Participants and/or other Sources of
Data & Information
B. Data Gathering Methods
C. Data Analysis Plan
V. Action Research Work Plan & Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates (if budgeted)
VII. Plans for Dissemination & Utilization
VIII. References

5. PARTS:
WRITING THE INTRODUCTION OR
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
I – Context and Rationale

6. • show how or why the general research area is
important, central, interesting, problematic or
relevant in the most possible way.
• Include review of literature or related studies
to support the claims or ideas
First Paragraph

7. Most research has shown that nutrition is very essential for
cognitive and brain development. Healthy food choices
accompanied by proper nourishment becomes vital to a
student’s academic performance. Eating breakfast
positively influences several measures of academic
performance, including short-term cognition; mathematics
scores; tests of memory and creativity; and, physical
endurance.
First Paragraph

8. • indicate a gap of the present scenario, raising
a question about it, or extending previous and
present knowledge in some way
• present the existing problems from general to
specific
Second Paragraph

9. In the context, Madrid National High School with a population of
1,300 students encountered issues of malnutrition resulting to cases
of drop-outs, school absenteeism, low performance in class and the
like. At the start of the school year, the Health and Nutrition Council
of the school assessed student’s nutritional status through its Body
Mass Index (BMI) and identified 32 students who were
undernourished. Out from 32 students, 12 were found to have low
participation level in Science 9. As observed, these students
participated weakly in the teaching and learning activities conducted
even if the subject is scheduled first hour in the morning.
Second Paragraph

10. • tell the impact of the problem if not given
attention
• Include also insights that could tell the
benefits of providing immediate and
appropriate action to certain gaps
Third Paragraph

11. Having the belief that nutritional status affects
the performance of students; an intervention was
designed to increase the Participation Level of
Science 9 students. Helping children develop
healthful habits from a young age will aid them in
reaching their optimal potential.
Third Paragraph

12. PARTS:
II – Action Research Questions:

13. Profiling
• What is the Participation Level of identified
Grade 9 undernourished students in
Science?
First Question

14. Deepening (Determining causes)
• What are the reasons affecting low
participation level of identified
undernourished Grade 9 students in
Science?
Second Question

15. Present Status (after intervention)
• What is the Participation Level of identified
Grade 9 undernourished students in
Science after implementing “Breakfast Ko,
Kinabukasan Ko” activity?
Third Question

16. III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention & Strategy
• Describe the process of the intervention or
strategy
• Include the timeline/duration of the intervention
• Describe how the activities will be monitored and
how the results will be utilized

17. PARTS:
IV – Action Research Methods:
A. Participants and/or other sources of data and Information

18. Sampling:
The purposive sampling was used in this research since
all students that need immediate attention were picked.
Analysis as to who were the respondents to be selected
was done based from the causes that emerged during the
data triangulation.

19. PARTS:
B. Data Gathering Methods

20. Data Collection:
This action research used the descriptive method. Data
collection was based on students’ and their Participation Rating
for the first quarter. Four (4) sources of data were used to
generate viable target-respondents for appropriate actions. Their
nutritional status records bases on their body mass index (BMI)
and their grades in their class participation, an observation with
field notes to keep records of their responses in class activities
and an interview to supply authentic reasons for their actions or
inactions. These data were triangulated and confirmed primary
causes of their problem.

21. (for proposals only)
C. Data Analysis Plan

22. C. Data Analysis Plan

23. (for proposals only)
V. Action Research Work and Timelines

24. (for proposals only)
VI. Cost Estimates

25. (for proposals only)
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization

26. PARTS:
VIII – List of References – provide in text of
work and reference list using APA Model

28. Questions/Clarifications

29. Thank You…