EDUCATION THESIS

EDU4TBP

2017

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject, students are introduced to educational research involving the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. On completion of this subject, students will have produced a dissertation of 12,000 words.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: David Beagley

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Requires co-ordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsNegotiated. Readings will depend on the thesis topic.Recommended..

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Apply academic research practices to the completion of an independent research project.

Activities:
TBE

02. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relevant literature related to your topic.

Activities:
TBE

03. Demonstrate problem-solving and time-management practices in your project area.

Activities:
TBE

04. Develop and demonstrate sound academic writing practices through written presentation skills in reporting and discussing the outcomes of your research project.

Activities:
TBE

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Beagley

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning and individual research"

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 12,000 word dissertation10001, 02, 03, 04