Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography

To begin the action research process, a researcher selects a focus and clarifies the vision and targets of the research. The annotated bibliography, a close review of current scholarly sources about a research topic, helps to clarify the vision and targets of the research and builds support for a research investigation. In Topic 1 you selected two areas of research for your action research study. Using the terminology learned in Topic 1, work towards preparing your proposal by analyzing current research and narrowing down your specific topic or focus. Use the “TCH-539 Proposal and Annotated Bibliography” template to help guide your action research proposal, annotated bibliography of current research, and develop research questions. Part 1: Preparing Your Proposal Your proposal is your research plan. You will use the proposal to present your research study to stakeholders for approval. Remember that you will only plan and draft the proposal in this course. A proposal contains your problem statement, purpose, research questions, methodology, design, and data collection plan, as well as ethical considerations and desired/anticipated outcomes. You will start your proposal in this topic assignment and complete it in later topics. To guide the focus of your research, complete the following: Identify the research area and the specific target or focus (problem) of your proposed action research. Choose one of the research areas, and include the corresponding target or focus from Topic 1. Identify the methodology/design you plan to use that is appropriate for the project. Write 2-3 research questions using the selected methodology and design. Part 2: Annotated Bibliography Locating and validating research studies available through the library and other online resources is an essential part of action research. Identifying whether the research is qualitative or quantitative will help you gain a deeper understanding of the terms and problem statements. Using the examples included in “TCH-539 Proposal and Annotated Bibliography” as a guide, examine four recent (not older than 3 years) research articles related to your target or focus. At least three of the selected articles must be peer-reviewed. Utilize the GCU Library resources listed in topic Resources to assist in finding applicable research articles. Each annotation should include a citation for a total of four scholarly resources; however, you do not need a separate references page.