EDF6035

Masters thesis major rewrite (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Associate Professor I Snyder

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Evening)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: By the completion of this unit (and EDF6031 Masters thesis Part 1, EDF6032 Masters thesis Part 2, EDF6033 Masters thesis Extension 1 and EDF6034 Masters thesis Extension 2), students should be able to produce a thesis that displays competence at understanding and carrying out research in the field of education, but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD or EdD. Specifically, they should be able to: 1. Devise a research topic to investigate that is feasible within the two-unit time frame 2. identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious 3. Select and review relevant theory and literature 4. Design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate research questions 5. Select appropriate modes of analysis 6. Consider ethical issues involved in research 7. Implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field 8. Prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components including a bibliography at the end.

Assessment: The Masters of Education thesis is a 16,000 word dissertation and is the formal assessment task for this unit (together with EDF6031, EDF6032, EDF6033 and EDF6034).

Contact Hours: Workload requirement: 24 hrs per week

Prerequisites: Enrolment in the Masters thesis extension 3 will usually occur when, after examination, students require time to make substantial revisions to their theses. A case needs to be made, and with the support of their supervisors, students may enrol in EDF6035 Masters thesis extension 3.