Unit details
Prerequisites
EED7001 - Research Methods in Education or
AED5001 - Education Research Design and Methods
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Work collaboratively and ethically in conducting research and communicating research outcomes; | ||
2. | Conduct a substantial independent research project under supervision with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability; | ||
3. | Critically review relevant and current principal scholarly literature/s relating to the thesis topic; | ||
4. | Interrogate and challenge complex information, and synthesise a range of conceptual and empirical materials to draw defensible conclusions; | ||
5. | Authoritatively and effectively communicate structured, coherent ideas in a sustained written composition (or a negotiated alternative if choosing a creative work option) at a standard acceptable for academic peer review; and | ||
6. | Respond to feedback on their work, and show the capacity to engage in an academic discourse. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Thesis | Minor thesis (15-20,000 words) | Pass/Fail |
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