Action Research Case Study – Assignment

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapters 4, 5, and 6 in your course textbook.

Keep in mind, the research and development for this assignment is the foundation for the consulting proposal that you will develop during the Week 5 paper. Review the following case studies and select one to examine and apply the theoretical concepts and methods used during an OD intervention.

Review Case Study 1 and Case Study 2 below.

The paper must be four to five pages in length, and include level headings to lead the reader through the specific areas of content. Level headings also provide the reader with an outline to ensure all areas of the project are covered. You may refer to the webpage, and read the information under Level Headings for assistance on level headings. The paper must include the course textbook as a reference, as well as four additional scholarly, peer-reviewed, and/or credible sources to support the content of the paper.

The Action Research Case Study paper

  • Must be four to five double-spaced in length (not including title and references) and formatted according to as outlined in the Writing Centers .
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Students name
    • University of Arizona Global Campus
    • Course name and number
    • Instructors name
    • Date submitted
  • Must utilize academic voice. See the resource for additional guidance.
  • Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
    • For assistance on writing as well as , refer to the Writing Center resources.
  • Must use at least four scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text.
    • The table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
    • To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this tutorial, which introduces the University Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
  • Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Centers .
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

Carefully review the for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.