Professional Learning through an Action Research Thesis

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  • Ortrun Zuber-Skerritt &
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The purpose of this chapter is to identify the quality characteristics of an action research thesis, compared to traditional research thesis writing, by drawing on the literature and our experience with supervising and examining action research theses. We identify key problem areas in the literature and suggest effective strategies for meeting these challenges and avoiding pitfalls through reflective practice and questioning insight. We include sets of crucial questions for higher degree students to address through critical reflection on their action research projects. We use the term ‘postgraduate’ to describe all research higher degree studies and thesis writing.

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Zuber-Skerritt, O., Fletcher, M. (2015). Professional Learning through an Action Research Thesis. In: Professional Learning in Higher Education and Communities. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137455185_8

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