ED5095 - Research Dissertation
Credit points: |
6 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1
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Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available to Master of Education and Graduate Certificate of Research Methods students
The purpose of this subject is to implement small-scale research project related to
the discipline of Education and produce a 10,000 - 12,000 word dissertation under
the guidance of one or more research advisors. The word count for the dissertation
excludes references and reporting of qualitative data. The dissertation shall address
appropriate literature; provide a rationale for the chosen methodology; describe methods
for data collection and analysis; present data in an appropriate format; include an
analysis and discussion of these data; and draw conclusions and implications from
the research such as appropriate implications for theory, practice and further research.
The dissertation will be examined by two, independent academic examiners. Successful
completion of this subject may lead to higher degree by research study.
Learning Outcomes
- critically evaluate and apply a body of knowledge relevant to a small-scale research
topic in Education;
- design a small scale research study and conduct that study in an ethical manner in
line with University policy and procedures;
- systematically analyse a unique data set in relation to a chosen method and methodology;
- interpret, and transmit findings to a specialist audience;
- critically locate their small-scale study within a wider educational context.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Thesis/dissertation .
Prerequisites: |
ED5097 AND ED5098 |
Availabilities
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External,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
6
credit point subject is approximately
260 hours.
- 13 hours - Supervision
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
6
credit point subject is approximately
260 hours.
- 13 hours - Supervision
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.