Preface Acknowledgements About the Author Part I: What Is Action Research? Chapter 1: Introduction to Action Research Chapter 2: Overview of the Action Research Process Part II: How Do I Begin My Action Research Study? Chapter 3: Planning for Action Research & Reviewing Related Literature Chapter 4: Developing a Research Plan Part III: What Do I Do With All These Data? Chapter 5: Collecting Data Chapter 6: Analyzing Data Part IV: I've Got Results!?.?.?.?Now What? Chapter 7: Next Steps and Future Cycles: Developing an Action Plan Chapter 8: Writing an Action Research Report Chapter 9: Sharing and Reflecting Appendix A. What Is the Impact of Positive Female Role Models and Mentoring Opportunities on the Self-Efficacy of Girls in Science? Appendix B. The Relationship Between the Strategy of Knowledge Folders and Study Skills Appendix C. Action Research Developmental Templates Glossary References Index