Applying Educational Research is written specifically for students taking a nonthesis course in educational research. Designed to develop skills in locating, evaluating, and applying educational research, the format feature chapter overviews and specific learning objectives, frequent use of concrete examples and models, and a variety of application exercises. This book also shows how to plan and carry out simple action research in order to improve the quality of decision-making in the school setting. Readable and practical, this text emphasizes those concepts that teachers can apply to their everyday problems and activities in the classroom.