Action Research,   ISBN:9781412952231

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I know everyone has been waiting for this review. This is another book read for the class on "Research in Ministry." The class' purpose is to prepare the student to write his dissertation. This book is helpful in conducting research within a congregation. It really deals with more than research, it is a explanation of how to lead a research project in a church. It focuses on the methodology of "Look, Think, and Act." The book does not advocate a leader brings in the agenda, but a ground up method of bringing about ministry within the congregation. The book overall is helpful for a preacher because it provides good advice on introducing a ministry. There were a few skills that will carry on in my ministry for years to come. But a warning, do not read it for those few skills. Anyway, I read it, you hear about it. Have a great day. The most shocking aspect is that this book is 47.65. It is a little over priced. It is not just given to ministry, but I was applying it to ministry.

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Professional development is always a work in progress. For education students, teachers (at all levels),HR managers and many others, this book will provide you with the tools and guidance for ongoing reflective practice. Not only is this a guide to action research, but also provides a fantastic bibliography to research other authors on this subject and an extensive list of websites that are appropriate and very helpful. You will be thoroughly prepared for conducting your own action research with the use of "Reflection and Practice" located at the end of each chapter. These sections are here to assist you with various aspects of action research using qualitative research technique. I recommend this book for anyone wanting to review their practice whatever line of work they are in.

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I read the first edition of this book and found it to be a wealth of good information laid out in a clear, straightforward manner that can be used successfully by students. I teach an advanced undergraduate methods course in anthropology and have used this book as one of the texts. Although it does not say everything about the topic, it covers all the basics very well so that it can be either used as a textbook or used by an action research practitioner.