Action Research

 "USING PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATABLE TOPICS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS AND CRITICAL THINKING IN A HIGH SCHOOL SETTING"

    For this activity, I had to start developing a research study, which I titled “Using Public Speaking and Debatable Topics to Improve English Speaking Skills and Critical Thinking in a High School Setting.” The task required writing sections of an academic study and due to the fact that it was an action research study, we had to apply our theories into practice.  Throughout the study I revised each section to strengthen the structure and improve the academic quality of the study.

    Working on this research study taught me how complex academic writing really is. I learned how each section has a specific purpose. Revising the abstract helped me understand how to summarize a long study in a clear and concise way. I learned to think more critically about how research is structured and how ideas must flow logically from one step to the next; Plan, Act, Observe and Reflect. One of the biggest challenges was maintaining an academic tone throughout the entire document. At first, some sections sounded too informal or descriptive, so I had to rewrite them using more precise and objective language. Writing the abstract was also difficult because I had to condense a lot of information into a short paragraph without losing important details. 

    After checking my work, I improved my ability to write academically and structure research more effectively. I also improved my ability to summarize information, especially when rewriting the abstract. The feedback helped me refine my arguments and clarify the purpose of the study.. Overall, this activity helped me grow as a writer and as a future language teacher giving me a better understanding of how research supports classroom practice.