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Inquiry Based Action Research Procedure -Template
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You are required to present an inquiry-based action research project on a topic of your choice within the field of guidance and counselling. The research should aim at identifying a solution or proposing improvements in an area of concern relevant to your practice.
Follow the format given to accomplish the task.
Use this template to document your inquiry-based action research project. Customize each section based on your context and findings.
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Title Page
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· Title of the research · Your name · Institution/organization · Date/Year |
Abstract / Executive Summary
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Write a summary (150–250 words) of; · The research purpose · Methods · Key findings · Implications. |
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Chapter One Introduction
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· Background of the study · Statement of the problem · Purpose of the inquiry · Objectives of the Inquiry · Research questions · Scope of the Inquiry · Limitations · Organisation of the Chapters |
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Chapter Two Literature Review |
· Begin with an introduction (overview). · Discuss the main body (grouped into themes or trends from objectives). · Theoretical Framework · Conceptual framework · End with a summary of gaps and how your research will address them. |
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Chapter Three Methodology |
· Introduction · A brief overview of the chapter. · Reiterates the research questions or objectives(Approach: Describe the action research cycle used (e.g., Plan → Act → Observe → Reflect) · Research Design · Population and Sampling · Sampling Techniques; Justification for the sample size. · Data Collection Methods; · Data Collection Procedure; · Data Analysis Methods; · Reliability and Validity / Trustworthiness · Ethical Considerations |
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Chapter Four Data Presentation and Analysis
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· Introduction to the Chapter · Data Presentation · Data Analysis · Integration with Research Objectives/Questions · Summary of Key Findings |
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Chapter Five Conclusions and Recommendations
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· Introduction · Summary of Major Findings · Conclusions · Recommendations -Policy Recommendations -Practical/Operational Recommendations -Recommendations for Further Research · Final Remarks |
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References
List all sources cited in your report using the required citation style (APA).
Appendices (if applicable)
Include research tools, raw data samples, photos, or supporting documents.
Note for Standard Template
a) Roman number pages
- · Title
- · Declaration
- · Acknowledgement
- · Dedication
- · Abstract
- · Table of contents
- · Abbreviation
- · Acronyms
- · Operational Definition of Terms
- · List of tables
- · List of figures
- · List of appendices
b) Body- Numerical Pages
- · Introduction
- · Literature Review
- · Material and Methods/Research Methodology
- · Data Presentation and Analysis
- · Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
- · References
- · Appendices
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