Action research is a popular part of many teacher training courses, but understanding how to do it well isn’t always straightforward. This book breaks the process down into small steps giving you concise, jargon-free guidance on all the issues and key considerations that you will need to tackle. It focuses on being evidence-based, encouraging you to produce evidence-rich research projects that are methodologically sound and stand up to scrutiny. This book takes you through the initial stages of planning and research design, engages with the complexities of data collection, and gives you advice on analysing your data and writing up your research project. Key features: · A strong focus on research ethics, ensuring you understand important considerations · Real examples from student assignments showing what good practice looks like · A guide on avoiding common errors in academic writing