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Action Research Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Action Research in one click — DocuGuru applies the official SAGE template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Action Research format
Action Research is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Participatory Visual Research Methods, Community Health and Development, Evaluation and Performance Assessment.
| Publisher | SAGE |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Action Research, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Participatory Visual Research Methods Community Health and Development Evaluation and Performance Assessment Mental Health and Patient Involvement Health Policy Implementation Science |
| ISSN | 1476-7503 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.54 |
| h-index | 68 |
| i10-index | 365 |
| Total citations | 17,539 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Cincinnati |
| Journal website | www.sagepub.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Ethical issues have been of ongoing interest in discussions of community-based participatory action research (CBPAR). In this article we suggest that the notion of reciprocity — defined as an ongoing process of exchange with the aim of establishing and maintaining equality between parties — can provide a guide to the ethical practice of CBPAR. Through…
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This article presents a conceptual typology of 27 different flavors of action research, underpinned by the dimensions of voice, practice, and time. This typology highlights how narrow a segment of reality is examined in most social science studies, as well as how fundamentally different the first- and second-person participatory study of the present and the…
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The success or failure of an action research venture often depends on what happens at the beginning of the inquiry process: in the way access is established, and on how participants and co-researchers are engaged early on. ‘Opening communicative space’ is important because, however we base our theory and practice of action research, the first…
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Despite increased applications and scholarship, appreciative inquiry remains a research method with little self-reflection or critique to evaluate the process as an action research method. Perhaps counter-intuitively, we propose that critical theory provides one useful lens through which to develop an appreciative evaluation of the process. We begin this article with a brief introduction to…
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Action Research template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Action Research format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Action Research template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Action Research use?
Action Research uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Action Research, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Action Research?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Action Research document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Action Research template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Action Research format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Action Research?
Action Research is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Action Research template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Action Research PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Action Research template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Action Research template cost?
You can start writing in the Action Research template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Action Research PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.