action+research

=Action Research= An approach to research that involves:
 * taking action
 * creating knowledge or theory about that action.

Outcomes:
 * action
 * research

It is a cyclical process that involves: 1) planning; 2) taking action and making observations of the impact; 3) evaluating action; and 4) further planning and so on...

It is also collaborative, i.e. members of the system being studied participate in the process.


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 * Sources**:

Coglan, D. & Brannick, T. (2005), //Doing Action Research in your own Organization//, Sage Publications Ltd, London.

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