This storyboard (animated video) aims to explain what action research is and how it can help to improve public services. It uses the example of Cedar (Children experiencing domestic abuse recovery) to talk through how action research can be useful and offers some hints and tips for those thinking about undertaking action research themselves.The storyboard was written and narrated by Cathy Sharp (Research for Real) with support from IRISS. Animation by graham@ogilviedesign.co.uk