TIMELINE OF A PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT

Determine Organizing Goal

Determine if Participatory Action Research is Right for You

Activities

• A1.1: Breaking Down Stereotypes of Researchers
• A1.2: Components of Participatory Action Research (PAR)

Tools

• T1.1: PAR Terms and Definitions
• T1.2: Sample for Activity of PAR Terms and Definitions
• T1.3: PAR Timeline
• T1.4: Principles of PAR

Develop Research Question

Activities

• A2.1: Developing Research Goals and Questions

Tools

• T2.1: Guiding Questions for Developing Research Goals and Questions

Determine Methods to Be Used for Research

Activities

• A2.2: Choosing Your Research Method

Tools

• T2.2: Guiding Questions for Choosing a Research Method
• T2.3: PAR Menu of Methods

Determine Research Sample

Develop Research Plan

Activities

• A2.3: Developing Your Research Timeline

Tools

• T2.4: Research Work Plan Template
• T2.5: Research Timeline Template

Develop Research Instruments

Activities

• A3.2: Creating Effective Interview Questions

Tools

• T3.1: Survey Template
• T3.4: Tips For Creating Effective Interview Questions
• T3.5: Interview Guide Template
• T3.9: Sample Focus Group Guide
• T3.10: Description of Community Mapping Materials and Steps
• T3.11: Sample Canvassing Sheet
• T3.12: Sample Canvassing Training

Train Community Members in Conducting Research

Activities

• A3.1: Survey Administration Training
• A3.3: Interview Role Play
• A3.4: Preparing for a Focus Group
• A3.5: Facilitating a Focus Group
• A3.6: Planning for Community Mapping
• A3.7: Community Mapping Training

Tools

• T3.2: Sample Rap for Surveying
• T3.3: Tips for Conducting Surveys
• T3.7: Benefits and Challenges of Focus Groups
• T3.8: Tips for Focus Group Facilitation

Administer Research

Data Entry

Activities

• A4.1: Introduction to ACCESS

Tools

• T4.3: ACCESS How To and Tips
• T4.1 Survey Monkey Basics

Data Analysis

Activities

• A5.1: Using Data to Create Research Findings

Tools

• T5.1: Sample Research Finding and Data for Matching Activity

Develop Policy Recommendations

Activities

• A5.2: Understanding Policy Recommendations & Targets
• A5.3: Creating Effective Policy Recommendations

Tools

• T5.2: Policy Recommendation Matching Activity
• T5.3: Levels of Government Chart

Develop Outline

Tools

• T6.1: Outline of Report Sections

Write Up Report

Tools

• T6.1: Outline of Report Sections
• T6.2: Design & Printing Resources

Media Strategy

Tools

• T6.2: Design & Printing Resources
• T7.1: Types of Report Releases
• T7.2: Report Release To-Do List
• T7.3: Sample Report Release Invite Letter
• T7.4: Contents of a Press Packet
• T7.5: Tips on Crafting Testimony for a Report Release
• T7.6: Select Media Outlets in NYC

Activities

• A7.1: Choosing a Release Strategy
• A7.2: Planning for Your Report Release
• A7.3: Bringing in Allies
• A7.4: Using the Media

Release the Report!