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Take a look back over the activities of the course. Gather your discussions, journals, and assignments from Weeks 1 to 5 to support the completion of sections of your final project.
In preparation for this final project,
Review all posted course announcements.
Read the Week 6 Instructor Guidance.
Revisit relevant topics in the Instructor Guidance from prior weeks.
Review the CLOs for this course listed in the Syllabus.
Revisit the WLOs we are focusing on this week:Analyze stakeholder responsibilities involved in action research intervention.
Interpret action research principles as they relate to current educational challenges and issues.
Compose an action research proposal aligned with relevant scholarly literature and the action research process.
Review all required resources for Week 6.
Consider reviewing the recommended resources for Week 6, specifically looking atAppendix C: Action Research Developmental Templates in your textbook.
Consider reviewing the resources from prior weeks in the course.
Review the published research study article you chose to focus on in your Evaluating Research Articles: Review of Literature assignment in Week 2:From your Mertler (2020) textbook, Appendix A: Sample Action Research Report: What Is the Impact of Positive Female Role Models and Mentoring Opportunities on the Self-Efficacy of Girls in Science?
From your Mertler (2020) textbook, Appendix B: Sample Action Research Report: The Relationship Between the Strategy of Knowledge Folders and Study Skills
Gorski, D. E. (2018). Graphic design and instructional methods: An action research studyLinks to an external site.. Journal of Technology Education, 29(2), 107–113. https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v29i2.a.7
Karlidag, I. Ö. (2021). Creating learning environments in preschool classrooms: Perspectives of pre-service preschool teachersLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Progressive Education, 17(3), 327–342. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2021.346.21
Olokooba, I. N. (2021). Effective utilization of instructional materials for social studies in upper basic schools in Kwara StateLinks to an external site.. Anatolian Journal of Education, 6(1), 167–174. https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2021.6114a
Omaga, J. F., & Alieto, E. O. (2019). Teaching literacy through play: Perspective from Filipino early childhood teacherLinks to an external site.s. Science International, 31(3), 477–481.
Reaves, S., Martinez-Torteya, C., & Kosson, D. S. (2022). Understanding the relation between family engagement in education and preschoolers’ socioemotional and behavioral functioning in a primarily Latinx sampleLinks to an external site.. Urban Education, 57(4), 630–661. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042085920974073
Stolpe, K., Björklund, L., Lundström, M., & Åström, M. (2021). Different profiles for the assessment of student theses in teacher educationLinks to an external site.. Higher Education, 82(5), 959–976. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-021-00692-w
Zhao, M., Zhao, G., & Qu, M. (2022). College smart classroom attendance management system based on internet of thingsLinks to an external site.. Computational Intelligence & Neuroscience, 2022, Article 4593721. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4953721
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
The purpose of the Capstone 1: Educational Research Proposal and Final Project is for students to demonstrate the learning achieved in the course by a real-world application of assessing the content and process of action research and evidence-based practice in education. For your final project, you will complete a review of a research study and create your own action research proposal. To do this, you will synthesize your own personal and professional experiences, current research, and the knowledge learned throughout this course. Note, you will not be conducting the actual study, as you have not completed the full UAGC IRB process. If you have questions about the assignment or the rubric, please contact your instructor before the due date.
Use the EDU 694 Final Project Template Download EDU 694 Final Project Templateto
Create a title page with the following information:Title of Project
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Identify your research topic and your project in one to two introductory paragraphs.
Complete in one sentence each a scholarly review of the components of a published research article using the provided table which requires you toProvide the title and APA reference of the research article.
Describe the specific topic studied.
Provide a brief statement that fully describes the problem being addressed.
Compose a brief statement that fully describes the intent of the study or the reason for conducting the study.
List the primary research question and any subquestions addressed in each research article.
Describe the participants of the study.
Discuss the materials and procedure involved in this research study.
Describe the research design by stating the type of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods approach used.
Describe all ethical considerations and provide a rationale for the considerations.
Report the general research findings of the study.
Describe any stated practical implications.
Analyze the importance of identifying scholarly sources for a literature review in one paragraph.What is the importance of evaluating research articles for scholarship, relevancy, and ethical neutrality?
Develop any major themes, subtopics, or trends; and research questions, methodologies, results, or conclusions you have drawn from the sources you have reviewed in one to two paragraphs.
List in bullet points at least three scholarly sources you identified related to your topic, using current APA format.
Compose a one- to-five-page action research proposal, including sections thatCreate a research plan that considers the following questions:What is my research topic?
What is the research purpose or problem (e.g., trying a new teaching method, identifying a problem, examining an area of interest, etc.)?
What are my research questions?
Who would my proposal impact?
What would I need to complete my study (e.g., materials, time, location, etc.)?
Develop a data collection plan that considers the following questions:What data would I need to answer my research questions?
What specific type of data would I collect?
What demographic data would I collect?
Based on my research plan and data collection plan, what is my research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)?
Hypothesize a data analysis plan that considers the following questions:How would I code, organize, and analyze the data I will collect? If quantitative data were collected, which statistical analysis techniques would I use?
How would I present my results (e.g., graphs, charts, tables, narrative form, etc.)?
Formulate an action plan with professional reflection that considers the following questions:If I were to complete my action research study, why is it important to record and share?What I have learned from the study?
What are my recommendations for changes to my practices?
What are my recommendations for future research studies as a result of the findings?
What I would do differently in my action research process?
What are the potential ethical considerations of my study proposal?
How have I considered diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices in my proposal?
Provide a references list in current APA format on the final page of the final project template.Use at least seven scholarly sources to support your action research proposal. You may include scholarly sources you have used previously in this or other courses.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this UAGC Library Quick and EasyLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the UAGC and the research process and provides some library search tips.
Reach out to your instructor if you encounter accessibility issues with the assignment template.
Writing Expectations
In the Capstone 1: Educational Research Proposal and Final Project, adhere to the following writing expectations:
Academic Voice (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Must utilize academic voice in all speaker’s notes and written portions of this project. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Academic Integrity (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Originality matters. Adhere to the principles of academic integrity including a strong demonstration of your original thinking and academic voice. Student fully supports ideas with research, following rules of proper citation to fully attribute words and information to the original source.
Syntax and Mechanics (0.5 points): Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
Source Requirement (1 point): Reference at least seven scholarly sources including the course text (minimum seven sources total) to provide compelling evidence to support your ideas.
Page Requirement (0.5 points): Include at least 12 and no more than 15 pages.
APA Format (1.5 points): All in-text citations, page formatting, and references must be written in current APA format according to APA StyleLinks to an external site..Title Page: Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of Assignment
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Page numbers in upper right corner of each page
Organization: Use the above listed guidelines for explicit level headings within your presentation.
Citing Sources: Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site.
Scholarly Sources: Must include a references list that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Review the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Folio (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Must upload final project components to Folio.
Review and Submit the Final Project
Review your assignment with the Grading Rubric to ensure you have achieved the distinguished levels of performance for each criterion. Next, submit your final project no later than Day 7 by following the instructions below.