This book gives you all you need to know about action research, why you need to know it and how it can help you become a self-reflective practitioner-researcher.It provides the ideas and frameworks to understand action research, combined with a practical workbook to guide you through the practicalities and complexities of doing action research in your own context. Inside you will find: An action plan to help you embark on your project Guidance and advice on learning to ask the right questions as you progress A full resource on writing up and communicating your results Inspiration to explain the significance of what you have achieved, so that other people can learn with and from you.Accessible and insightful, this is the complete start to finish guide to doing influential action research.It is the ideal companion for students and researcher-practitioners in any research setting, from education and health to business.