RiPPLE Information Sheet: Action research

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2007

• Country: Ethiopia
• Document Type: Briefing
• Theme: Water and Sanitation
• Authors: RiPPLE

Abstract

This infosheet defines RiPPLE's use of \"action research\" or \"learning by doing\". Action research aims to study a system (research) and collaborate with members of the systems to improve it (action). Action research may be visualised by a cycle of planning, action, observing and critical reflection.

Citation

Research-inspired Policy and Practice Learning in Ethiopia and the Nile Region (RiPPLE), Ethiopia, DFID, UK, 1 pp.

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RiPPLE Information Sheet: Action research

Published 1 January 2007