This course focuses on the foundations of educational research. The purpose of research as it impacts decision-making and educational practices will be explored. Students are introduced to the various elements of an action research proposal including problem and purpose statements, writing style, literature review, research design, data collection, and data analysis. The purpose of statistics, as applied to educational research, is introduced; inferential and descriptive measures are examined. Students also identify ethical issues related to research including basic theory and practice, professional codes of ethics, government regulations, confidentiality, and research using human subjects.

Attach your completed Mock Action Research Proposal. For a full description of this assignment, please refer to your course syllabus. Review the attached assessment rubric before beginning this assignment to ensure that you understand the expectations of the assignment.