This guide, developed for Youth United for Change, to facilitate action research for youth includes a case study of Oakland youth and provides a framework for supporting youth action research. The guide describes action research, how to address the problem and develop a research question, how to analyze findings, and then how to use the findings to promote positive change. It includes activities for youth, as well as a number additional resources and references.
A Guide to Facilitating Action Research for Youth
Date: May 2004
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