Action Research Report - APA Format

The current assignment required students to create a document in APA format to summarize the "Methodology" and "Results" sections of an action research paper using data gathered during an online course.   Students were asked to complete a survey in which data was gathered and placed in a spreadsheet.  Research questions were developed and t-tests were used to compare data of equal variance to determine if there was a significant difference with a value rejection level set at P=<0.05.

First step was to get familiar with the APA format.  One thing that I learned was that there are different levels of "Headings" when using APA format (similar to an outline).  See the following image for clarity.

The next step was to decide on research questions.  I decided to use research questions that I developed for an earlier assignment.  T-tests were conducted (again and again and again) and then I was ready to write.


The assignment consisted of three sections; Methods, Results, and References.  The "Method" section of the paper discussed how the data was collected and who the participants were.  In discussing participants information was given on how many individuals, gender, teaching status, age, and browsers used.  This section also answered how the data was analyzed (Excel).   In the "Results" section, the research questions were restated and the data analysis was given in text.  Tables were then included as a visual for the analysis.   The "References" section included any references used in writing the paper.  The final draft of the research paper was then uploaded as a Google doc.  The only issue is that some of the format was lost in the translation.


The ISTE NETS T standard that relates to this assignment is number five.  The assignment allows us to evaluate and reflect on current research using a digital tool.  Being able to conduct, analyze and report research is a great asset for teachers.