This book gives you all you need to know about action research why you need to know it & how it can help you become a self-reflective practitioner-researcher It provides the ideas & frameworks to understand action research combined with a practical workbook to guide you through the practicalities & complexities of doing action research in your own context Inside you will find An action plan to help you embark on your project Guidance & advice on learning to ask the right questions as you progress A full resource on writing up & communicating your results Inspiration to explain the significance of what you have achieved so that other people can learn with & from you Accessible & insightful this is the complete start to finish guide to doing influential action research It is the ideal companion for students & researcher-practitioners in any research setting from education & health to business