3 credit hours

In this section of action research, organizational researchers decide on the focus of the action research project by first narrowing down to a carefully selected topic. This level also states the problem. It elucidates all the issues involved. It presents the problem posed to the organization and what the consequences are if one solves or does not solve the problem. The student will develop a question requiring an answer after assessing the situation, reading, and conversing with others about the problem.