Research fuels innovation and efforts to increase outcome in multiple professional fields. Every professional field thrives on research and innovation. In order to establish a solid understanding of a field of study, professionals benefit from understanding the foundations of research and how research applies to practical applications in that field.During this course, you will conduct an action research study. According to the text, successful action research follows a standard four stage process:Clarifying vision and targetsArticulating theoryCollecting data and implementing action andReflecting on data and planning informed action (Sagor, 2017).This assignment will provide a foundation for understanding the research process used throughout the course.For this assignment, select two areas of research and identify a specific topic or focus for each area to investigate in your current or future professional practice.Complete a 150-250 word rationale for each area of research and include the following:Why you selected the area of research and topics to investigate.The research approach you believe has the greatest potential for achieving your goals.How your research will contribute to student success and educator.In addition, write a 150-250 word summary of the four stages of the action research process, including a definition of the theory of action. The 4 stages are:Phase 1: Planning Phase, 2 Action Phase, Phase 3 Analysis, Phase 4: ConclusionSupport your summary with the textbook and 3-5 scholarly resources.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success

Write a 1-to-3 page essay about a problem within one of the topic areas (i.e., Good Health and Well-being, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and identify a potential solution to the problem that can be implemented at the local level. For the purposes of this essay, the “local” level can be a campus, your hometown, or another small community. Your essay should accomplish the following:Explain the problemPropose a solution to the problemExplain how the proposed solution will address the problem at the local levelIdentify whether your solution addresses the social, economic, environmental, or political components of the problem (or a combination)Identify potential challenges to the proposed solution and methods for overcoming those challengesExplain why the proposed solution is useful and/or important to addressing the problemYou are not required to use the same topic that your team addressed in the video presentation. Every member of the team should submit their own, individual essay.FORMATTING1-to-3 pagesDouble-spacedTimes New Roman font12pt. font sizeSeparate works cited page (you may use any citation format—e.g., APA, MLA, etc.)

Article link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/%E2%80%A6/how-addiction-hijacks-the-brainFor Journals, be sure to include the following as grading criteria: Include the title and author(s) of the article (you can do this as part of the topic sentence or simply list it at the top of the submission)A clear paragraph that opens with a topic sentence that identifies and explains the article's main idea and thesisEvaluation of the source including but not limited to its content, credibility, organization, argument, bias, etc...At least one key quotation (in quotation marks) that is also explained in your own words (and is part of the paragraph, not kept separate from it)Be at least 6-8 strong sentences (and written in paragraph format) but no more than one and a half pages in length (this is just a journal, not a full essay)Include some kind of external connection, whether as a personal experience, connection to a current event, or some other form of response beyond the article itselfUpload the journal as either a Word Document or a PDF. Failure to meet the criteria for grading will result in lost points.