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EDF5614 - Research project in education

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Education

Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Jane Southcott

Offered

Clayton

First semester 2016 (Flexible)
Second semester 2016 (Flexible)

Synopsis

In this unit students design and execute an individual research project in an area broadly related to education with appropriate supervision. The project investigates an issue of significance and includes a critical review of relevant academic and research literature, an appropriate explication of a methodological position and/or analysis of empirical data.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

locate a research concern within a relevant body of academic scholarship
review a particular field and identify implications for research
focus a research project on selected research methodologies
use research processes with due regard to ethical procedures and academic conventions
demonstrate a capacity to engage in reflective, critical discussion of the relevant research area.

Assessment

Research report (12,000 words, 100%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Supervision:

one-on-one or group supervision activities equivalent to 1-2 hours per week

(b.) Other:

independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Jane Southcott

Co-requisites

EDF5613