Outline of my second oral presentation
Participatory action research
This is a presentation of: Driving Lessons
Edited by J. Peter Rothe, University of Alberta Press 2002.
“Breaking the crystal ball” Clay Lafleur pages 231-243
By Jessica Lacy

I. What is participatory action research?
1. Learning on purpose
2. Social and practical inquiry
3. Planning, studying, acting and reflecting
4. Guided by issues and concerns
5. Traffic example
a. Researching why driving while under the influence is social phenomena

II. Why is it important?
1. Produce new knowledge
2. Improve own actions
3. Promotes personal growth and maturity
4. Sparks social change
5. Better understanding of situations and issues
6. Feel confident in knowledge
7. Gain life skills
8. Develop leadership skills
9. Contribute to society and community
10. Teach others
11. Make educated decisions
12. Traffic example
a. Various inquiry to influence roadway systems

III. How is it executed?
1. Identify what is being researched?
2. Why do the research?
3. What difference will the data make?
4. Is it appropriate to execute this research?
5. Create a plan
6. Have support
7. Research previous data
8. Always questions data critically
9. Use new reporting strategies
10. Ensure equality and fairness
11. Turn research into action

Helpful links:
http://www.geocities.com/pmainfo/psychpages/tactics.html
http://teachpsych.lemoyne.edu/teachpsych/faces/facesindex.html
http://faculty.frostburg.edu/mbradley/cyberlab.html

My website:
http://www.soc.hawaii.edu/leon/409as2005/lacy/