Previous edition: 2014.

Electronic books ISBNs from publisher website.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-369) and index.

Section I. An introduction to action research -- 1. Understanding action research -- 2.Theoretical foundations of action research. Section II. Action research practices and processes -- 3. Setting the stage : initiating an action research process -- 4. Look : generating and gathering data -- 5. Think : reflecting and analyzing -- 6. Act : implementing practical solutions. Section III. From local to global--action research for social change -- 7. Reporting : informing stakeholders and other audiences -- 8. Developmental approaches to social and organizational change -- 9. Action research and digital media -- Appendix : Case examples of formal reports.

"Action Research is an invaluable guide to both novice and experienced researchers from a diversity of disciplines, backgrounds, and levels of study for understanding how action research works in real-life contexts. The Fifth Edition builds on the experiences of the authors by acknowledging the dramatic changes taking place in our everyday lives, including developments of social and digital media that have become central to modern life. Author Ernest T. Stringer and new co-author Alfredo Ortiz Aragón aim to provide a meaningful methodology arising from their extensive field experience for both students and practitioners. Presenting research that produces practical, effective, and sustainable outcomes to real-world problems, Action Research helps students see the value of their research in a broader context, beyond academia, to effecting change on a larger scale"--Publisher website.