Even though the Part 2 assignment was the most time consuming, I really enjoyed it because I felt like it taught me the most. I have really been contemplating my action research project and have had a hard time narrowing down my "question" for action research. My topic is improving writing, but as many people have pointed out on the discussion board "What IS good writing?" and "does the state of Texas even know what good writing is?"
I think there are a variety of other good topics I can research, but I will be doing this one anyway, in my class, so I figure, I may as do it well. I am trying a different approach this year with my students and teaching writing. Therefore, I will look at this question: "Do writing workshops help writers become more effective as the year progresses?" Do you think this is a clear enough, and specific enough, question for action research?
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment on my blog. I think you are right! I was taking on too much! Thanks for your honesty. I really like the idea of writing workshops for an action research. I think your question is clear and specific, but I'm still trying to understand all of this too! I wish you luck!
I think that your question is very clear and specific, and I think that it allows for good research. You should be able to track your students progress and come up with a clear conclusion.
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