UCSF Guides: Qualitative Research Guide: Action Research

Action Research

Participatory action research in health care by Tina Koch, Debbie Kralik ; with contributions from Anne van Loon and Susan Mann
ISBN: 9781405124164

Resources for Action Research

Action research, or participatory action research, is a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a "community of practice" to improve the way they address issues and solve problems.

Action research @ the informal education homepage
From the encyclopaedia of information education, this is another helpful article on action research, featuring two different ways of describing it.
Action Research Electronic Reader
Links to articles on action research.
Action Research Resources
A collection of links on action research, including a definition of action research.
Action research - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This Wikipedia article is very helpful with links to the various types of action research.
Action Research
An extensive set of links on action research. Although EmTech, in general, is for educators, this page does not reflect that focus, but is general.
Center for Collaborative Action Research- Action Research with technology, Pepperdine University
A wiki for collaboration in action research.
Overview of the Methodological Approach of Action Research
A clear explanation from Rory O'Brien, University of Toronto.
YouTube - Action Research Made Simple
A video that describes very basically what action research is.