Exercise 13.2.33
Consider the three ways discussed in this chapter that research articles can differ: (1) by how much they seek universal truths, (2) by the response the author expects from the reader, and (3) by the assumptions the author makes about the reader's prior experiences. Where is Ms Ragland's action research situated on each of these dimensions of difference?
Exercise 13.2.34
Consider the ethical issues about action research discussed at the end of this chapter insuring privacy of students, gaining informed consent, and insuring freedom to participate. Given the nature and focus of Ms Ragland's particular action research, how might she honor these ethical considerations? Does the fact that her students were (literally) captives make any difference?
Exercise 13.2.35
Suppose that instead of an inside staff member like Ms Ragland studying youthful offenders, an outsider unfamiliar with youth correctional facilities wanted to do so. How would outsider status affect what could be learned about life in a juvenile correctional facility?
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