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Action Research Components:

For the final copy and presentation of your action research projects, you should include the following components: 

Title Page

 Your title page should  include:

1) a running head and page number in the upper right hand corner, 

2) an explanation of the running head that will title all pages 

3)  the title of the research in the middle of the page,  followed by

4) the author(s) of the research, and 

5) the institution where the research was initiated

The pages of your action research should be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page, as part of the header in the upper right corner of each page. 

Here is an example title page for your action research that is done in APA format.                                                                                

Abstract 

 Usually, the abstract should be written on a separate page following the title page. The abstract is a representation of the contents of your research in an abbreviated form.  You usually write the abstract last  because in it you must introduce your research problem, tell what was done, and summarize your results in one short  paragraph (150 words or less).  Abstracts are useful because  they provide the reader with a quick synopsis of your work that will allow them to judge whether further exploration of this research is warranted.

Introduction/Statement of the Problem

The objective of this section is to briefly introduce the purpose and background of your research. While writing this section, is very important to consider the purpose of your research and to state in clearly and succinctly.  The introduction should include background information which helps the reader to understand the context of your project. It also provides an opportunity for you to catch your reader’s attention so don't be afraid to take a creative or unique approach and you are welcome to weave in your own experiences as an educator. Consider discussing the kind of problem you researched, why you chose it, and what key things the reader should understand about your problem.  The introduction can range in length from a paragraph to a page or so.

For more detailed information on these sections see the following link