Imagine That You Would Like to Do a Piece of Applied

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Essay

Imagine that you would like to do a piece of applied research that focuses on a group in your community,such as a shelter for homeless people,a literacy program,a neighborhood preservation association,a local girls or boys club,volunteer services for an animal organization or any group of interest.How would you go about designing a possible participatory action research project,based on the guidelines described in your text? Be sure to discuss issues concerning practicality,feasibility,stakeholders,ethics,and proposed benefits.

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Definitions:

Balanced Reciprocity

A mode of exchange in which the giving and the receiving are specific as to the value of the goods and the time of their delivery.

Market Economy

An economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, with little government intervention.

Redistributing Income

The process of reallocating wealth and income across a society, typically through taxation and government programs, to reduce economic inequality.

Show of Generosity

A display or act where someone gives something or offers help to others without expecting anything in return.