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Characteristic of an academic journal, meaning that any study submitted receives a blind, peer review by a maximum of two reviewers, who provide comments on the quality of the study as well as on the written manuscript detailing the study is known as Refereed

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Groups of educators committed to working _________in the ongoing process of collective inquiry and action research is known as Professional learning communities.

Collaboratively

Cooperatively

Collectively

Connectedly

Answer

Correct Answer: Collaboratively

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Online discussion forum conducted via email. In education, typically located on a _______computer network and hosted by a university is known as the Electronic mailing list.

Large

Small

Medium

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Large

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Academic journal appearing entirely in electronic format (as opposed to print format), usually accessible online _______ journals.

Electronic

Academic

Electronic mailing

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Electronic

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Learning community made up of educational professionals driven by a common goal of practicing________ teaching as a means of improving classroom instructional practice is known as the Action research community.

Teacher-centered

Learner-centered

Content-focused

Reflective

Answer

Correct Answer: Reflective

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Periodicals that publish manuscripts detailing empirical research studies are known as Academic journals

Periodical

Continuous

Nonperiodic

Abiding

Answer

Correct Answer: Periodical

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Professional learning communities (PLCs) that integrate action research into the learning process can have numerous positive outcomes. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of participation in a professional learning community?

A collaborative approach to systematically improving educational practice can be empowering for educators at all levels.

A collaborative approach to formally connecting theory to practice can be empowering for educators at all levels.

Educators can develop skills and abilities to make well-informed decisions about their own practice.

PLCs somewhat restrict educators, as they do not provide opportunities for educators to focus on what they see as their own particular professional development needs.

Answer

Correct Answer: PLCs somewhat restrict educators, as they do not provide opportunities for educators to focus on what they see as their own particular professional development needs.

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Which of the following statements is true about professional reflection as part of the action research process?

It is essential to an educator’s professional growth and development to engage in reflective practice.

The teacher-researcher should engage in every opportunity possible--prior to, during, and following his or her action research study--to engage in reflective practice.

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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Which of the following is true about an action research community?

It can be defined as a professional learning community.

It is usually created through a partnership with a community college or university.

Both “It can be defined as a professional learning community” and “It is usually created through a partnership with a community college or university” are true.

Neither “It can be defined as a professional learning community” nor “It is usually created through a partnership with a community college or university” are true.

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Correct Answer: It is usually created through a partnership with a community college or university.

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Online resources appropriate for action research typically fall into one of three categories: ______.

Action research websites, local or community websites, and electronic journals

Commercial websites, university websites, and electronic journals

Action research websites, electronic mailing lists, and electronic journals

Commercial websites, electronic mailing lists, and university websites

Answer

Correct Answer: Action research websites, electronic mailing lists, and electronic journals

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Which of the following is NOT a sound guideline to keep in mind when considering submitting action research to a journal?

It is not necessary to emphasize data collection considerations, such as validity, reliability, and ethics regarding your participants.

Pay close attention to the writing style of the articles in the journal as well as the structure and format of the articles themselves

Provide a description of the setting, the participants, the length of the study, and the focus of the investigation

Use a clear, reader-friendly writing style

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Correct Answer: It is not necessary to emphasize data collection considerations, such as validity, reliability, and ethics regarding your participants.

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When an academic journal is said to be refereed, it means which of the following?

Most articles are submitted by educational researchers in higher education and rarely include those of classroom teachers.

Any study submitted receives a blind, peer review by a minimum of two reviewers who provide comments on the quality of the study as well as on the written manuscript detailing the study.

All papers submitted will be accepted for inclusion in the journal.

Journals must be sponsored by state, regional, or national organizations.

Answer

Correct Answer: Any study submitted receives a blind, peer review by a minimum of two reviewers who provide comments on the quality of the study as well as on the written manuscript detailing the study.

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Which of the following is NOT true about professional conferences?

Professional conferences are typically sponsored by state, regional, or national organizations and are usually held annually.

The conference organization will release a call for proposals anywhere from 4 to 10 months in advance of the conference.

Professional conferences prefer presentations made by educational researchers in higher education rather than those of classroom teachers.

Professional educators review conference proposals based on a preestablished set of criteria and either recommend it for inclusion in the conference program or not.

Answer

Correct Answer: Professional conferences prefer presentations made by educational researchers in higher education rather than those of classroom teachers.

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An action research community is best defined as ______.

A professional learning community made up of educational professionals driven by a common goal of practicing reflective teaching as a means of improving classroom instructional practice

Members of the school board, the superintendent, the assistant superintendent, directors of curriculum and instruction, directors of special education services, and building-level administrators

Students and/or colleagues that served as the subjects of the research project

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A professional learning community made up of educational professionals driven by a common goal of practicing reflective teaching as a means of improving classroom instructional practice

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Which of the following statements is a benefit of sharing action research?

Communicating your results lends credibility to the process of conducting action research.

Sharing the results of teacher-led action research projects with members of the teaching profession can help narrow the gap between theory/research and teacher practice.

Sharing provides the teacher-researcher with the opportunity to gain additional insight into the topic under investigation as well as into the research process itself.

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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Which of the following statements about research is NOT accurate?

Research is routinely written and published in such a way that does not consider a teacher’s typical day-to-day schedule.

Research articles are often overly descriptive and highly technical and may utilize research methods that do not fit with the daily needs of and resources available to teachers.

Research findings always address a teacher’s point of view or factor in the practical challenges teachers must address in their classrooms on a daily basis.

Educational research tends to occur within the confines of higher education; however, the practical application takes place in schools and classrooms.

Answer

Correct Answer: Research findings always address a teacher’s point of view or factor in the practical challenges teachers must address in their classrooms on a daily basis.

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If action research appears in an academic journal, one can assume it is high quality research and was accepted without revisions the first time it was submitted.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Many school districts, like the Madison (Wisconsin) Metropolitan School District, are also developing and hosting their own action research web pages and district websites.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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When presenting your action research during a local presentation, the majority of time should be spent on the background information, purpose of your study, and methodology employed.

True

False

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Correct Answer: False

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When an article appears in print, even if it is published online, it is of substantial quality.

True

False

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Correct Answer: False

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The seven main elements of a local action research presentation are as follows: background information, purpose of your study, methodology employed, results, conclusions, action plan, and questions and answers.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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