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Provide the complete APA 6th edition citation for the action research proposal you are reviewing.

Newman, E., & Farren, M. (2018). Transforming self-driven learning using action research. Journal of Work-Applied Management, 10(1), 4-18.

Title

Provide the title of the research proposal. It is usually a statement based on the research question--short and to the point.

The paper focuses on the user of action research to motivate and transform young people to be self-driven learning in education. 

Research Topic

Describe the specific topic to be studied in a paragraph. (Be certain that the research question relates to the topic).

The topic of this paper was to identify how to engage using the structure of the action research method can transform the learning behavior of a person, improve their motivation to engage consistently and positively with self-driven learning in class or the workplace. This study explores individual learning practices in the area of computing and data science to determine how action research can be used to transform their habits and because of self-driven learning skills and knowledge used in the modern economic world.

Research Problem Provide a brief statement that fully describes the problem being addressed. Present this in one sentence or no more than one clear concise paragraph.

The study focuses on addressing the problems that exist in the twenty-first-century knowledge economy were there more people willing to learn in their free time, advance their professionalism while working, and students who feel they can be discovered on their own. It addresses the main challenges of being a self-driven learner in today’s world, where there are improved technology and sources of learning, such as online courses and learning material. 

People living in this type of environment need to appreciate and visionalize their learning to cater to the demand in the society while the supply for the source of education and knowledge increase. It addresses the problems of individual ability to changes his learning behavior through engagement and motivation to improve his effectiveness and efficiency for self-directed learning.

Research Purpose Write a brief statement that fully describes the intent of the study or the reason for conducting the study. Present this in one sentence or no more than one clear concise paragraph.

The main goal of the study is to use autoethnographic techniques to enable individuals to reflect on their learning behavior and customs in their areas of specialization roles in computing and data science. The aim to align the learning practice with the pace of change in the working environment and advancement in technology, where individuals need to more self-reliant to learn new knowledge and skills with necessary waiting for an instructor. There has been little research on how the individual can be self-driven in learning of computing and data science through the developed values and behavior that motivate and help to engage on their own in learning practice. 

Research Participants Describe in detail the participants of the study.

  The participant of the student includes students undertaking computing and data science who are included to provide their views and opinion regarding the use of action research methods in their studies.

Another group include is individual in professionalism that is already working. They included in the study to determine effective learning methods that working people can use to improve the educational skills and knowledge with consideration of the growing technology. Their view included the flexibility of the learning practices and the ability to be self-driven learning in consideration of their family and work responsibilities and stress involved. The participants were engaged for a period of fours month to identify they are effects in the method in improving individual self-directed learning.

Research Question(s) List the primary research question and any sub questions addressed by the proposed study. The primary research question should flow logically from the problem statement and purpose statement and be very similar in wording although phrased as a question. This may include alternative and null hypotheses as appropriate.

Research question

· To evaluate an insight into values that more relevant and can be modified using action research?

· How does learning practice shape one life?

· How can I shape the learning practice to fit my desire and schedule?

· How can I advance educational practice by developing my motivation and engagement?

· Which methods and techniques are effective in helping me improve my engagement and motivation?

Literature Review Section Provide a brief overview of the conceptual framework upon which the study is based. Identify the seminal research and theories that inform the study. Discuss the topics and themes that are used to organize the literature review.

The study is based on the action research method in helping individuals adopt the behavior of self-driven learning. The first part of the literature focuses on establishing the differences between self-determined learning and the traditional approaches to learning. According to Newman, & Farren (2018), both pedagogy and andragogy are determined to ensure the learner gain the skill and knowledge they wish to learn, but self-determined learner goes further to identifies changes in the world where living such as technology. 

This aspect of heutagogy plays a vital role in this study such that it enables us to understand one’s own learning practices that provide the freedom of learning and control of their learning setting as well as the autonomy over the courses and material to be used for learning purpose. It establishes strategies that motivate working people to establish self-directed learners using heutagogy. 

The second part focus on reflective practices of heutagogy models and the role they play in helping determine the leaner educational goal and needs. It focuses on managing the autonomy and flexibility expressed by the heutagogy models to the learner by emphasizing the significance of reflection. According to Newman & Farren (2018), it is forked road situations, difficulties, and obstruction that help individuals reflect who they are and alternative solutions. 

To emphasis on reflective learning, Newman, & Farren introduce the idea of double-loop education that helps learners to reflect on their values, beliefs, strategies, goals, and conceptual framework. This method happens when a person’s queries and test his values and goals that enhances his learning. It tries to distinguish what a person trusts their drives and values are and what their actions and practice show. 

Research Design Describe the research design and state the type of quantitative or qualitative approach used.

The study uses an action research approach that involves the participant making and helps professional to intervene in improving the practice. It also incorporates the element of autoethnography to help complete the study (Méndez, 2014). The study uses a qualitative method of data collecting by review on pervious articles and how the conclusion thought given by the authors. Data was collected using a reflection journal to record any action thought regarding the learning. The reflection journal was analyzed in chronological order, while rescue time data allowed triangulation against the reflection. 

Ethical Considerations Describe all ethical considerations and provide a rationale for the considerations.

    The participant in the study and knowledge economy required the individual to involves in continues learning. They are asked private and confidential information such as how they cope up with life, work, family, stress, and continuous learning (Blaschke, 2017). This information is very sensitives to the participant and requires the researcher to ensure high ethical standards while collecting data. Another ethical consideration is no how the organization support its employee to ensure continuous learning. The researcher must adhere to the ethical considerations of the organization by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of the information gathered

Research Findings Report all research findings and conclusions found from the study.

According to the result, they identified the incongruity values between theory-in-use and espoused theory. This means that self-drive learning is a solution to achieve continuous demand in today's economy. It more effective is it allows just in time learning to improve on the skill and knowledge need in today's job markets, thus leading to continues learning.

It also shows that organization employees are motivated by different incentives that encourage them to engage in continuous learning. Intrinsic motivating is one of the effective ways that support an individual in achieving his learning goals compared to extrinsic motivation. The paper concludes the importance of self-driven in the modern economy using an action research method of learning.

Need for the Study Describe the need for the Study. Provide a rational or need for studying the particular issue or phenomenon.

The study is critical in helping people realize their potential in improving and continuing with education, no matter the environment. This is because all that is need is the individual to be motivated and engaged, leading to a change of behavior and attitude about continuous learning (Tritsch, 2016). It also opens the mind of the organization in various ways to improve their employee knowledge and skill hence helping them grow in talent and maintain a competitive position in the market. 

Practical Implications Describe any stated practical implications.

The main practical implication is to help resolve the tension developed due to incongruity values. It helps an individual change their values and behaviors and promotes a positive attitude toward being a self-driven learner. Another practical implication is assisting individuals in finding what motivates them to learn, thus becoming more engaged in learning practice.