This paper grew out of our reflections on the scarcity of knowledge on action research for emerging scholars, academics and researchers. The steady increase in the utility value of action research has recorded indelible foot prints in a multitude of fields inclusive of psychology, sociology, agriculture, politics and education. This expose endeavours to construct the central features of action research methodology through tracking it from its conceptualisation, genesis, philosophical foundations, modes and models. The study was built from experiences of the researchers in their work with pre-service teachers, university students in pursuit of various postgraduate degree programmes and collaborative works with colleagues. The extensive review of literature through internet search and use of library sources was also pivotal in constructing this body of understanding of action research for emerging readers and researchers.