| Introduction to the Student Study Site Introduction to the Web-Based Study Site for Action Research: Teachers as Researchers in the Classroom, Second Edition. Web-Based Study Site This Web-based study site is intended to enhance students' understanding of Action Research: Teachers as Researchers in the Classroom, Second Edition by Craig A. Mertler. Please note that all the materials on this site are especially geared toward maximizing the potential for students to learn and enhance class discussion. The Web-Based Study Site contains E-flashcards, practice quizzes for students, recommended Web sites, journal articles related to action research, chapter summaries, and PowerPoint presentations. Chapter Specific Resources PowerPoint Presentations Designed for students and instructors, these PowerPoint presentations serve to outline important chapter concepts. They can be used as the foundation for instructors' lectures or students' study outlines. Chapter Summary Chapter summaries created by the author are provided for students to reference as they study the materials in the textbook. Flashcards The E-Flashcards are a tool for students to enhance their understanding of key terms outlined in the chapters. E-Flashcards may also be used as a study tool for exams and quizzes. Quizzes The web quiz for students provides multiple choice and true/false questions to enhance students' understanding of the material. Answers are provided for each question. Web Resources The Internet is a powerful learning tool and can be used as a supplement to course material. Web resources have been provided for each chapter, along with additional keywords that can facilitate further Internet studies. General Resources Learning from SAGE Journal Articles Full text research articles are presented by chapter so students can identify the key topics covered. Moreover, the articles are accompanied by questions to help students evaluate each piece, as well as links to the journals in which the articles were originally published. Sample Action Research Reports Previously included as Appendix A and B in the first edition of the text, these samples are designed to help students as they compose their own action research reports. How to Read a Research Article For students who are new to reading research articles, we have provided a guide on how to read research articles, written by the author of the text. Annotated Research Report This report has been taken from the second edition of this text and annotated by the author, so students can better understand the important parts of an action research report. Additional Activity The author has created an annotated research report; now it's time for students to create one too, using Appendix B in the second edition. This can be used as a class assignment, or for students to practice their knowledge of report writing. Contact the Publisher Should any issues arise with the Web-based Study Site, please feel free to let us know using the contact information provided. Used together, these web resources should create a comprehensive study package for students to supplement their learning of Action Research: Teachers as Researchers in the Classroom, Second Edition. Acknowledgements and Thanks A number of people need to be acknowledged and thanked for their hard work in developing the material on this student study site, as well as the study site itself. A big thank you goes to Craig Mertler, whose dedication to his work has produced a book and study site that are comprehensive and user-friendly. He has been a pleasure to work with. We'd also like to thank Cynthia Williams Resor, from Eastern Kentucky University, who created the student practice quizzes you'll find in each chapter. Finally, our heartfelt thanks go to Melissa Ranalli, Rebecca Sanchez, and Dustin DiTommaso and the rest of the staff at VPG Integrated Media for their help in producing this website.
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