James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

ED5098 - Ethics and Methodology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: Education

In this subject you will learn about social and educational research ethics, and the design and writing of research methodology. This subject follows on from ED5092 where students undertake the design and development of a proposal for a small-scale research project. In this subject you will explore contemporary educational and social research ethics and, as relevant, prepare a JCU ethics application for your proposed small-scale research project. This subject enables you to engage further with contemporary professional practice, and aligns with the school improvement agenda. It is your choice whether you take ED5098:03 as an additional, stand-alone research subject in the Master of Education, or as part of the Coursework by Research (Major) Minor Thesis / Coursework with Research Project.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Preferred study plan structure: ED5190; ED5097:03, ED5098:03 and ED5095:06
Prerequisites:ED5190

Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours - On line engagement through Learn JCU platform.
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:draft human ethics application (30%); extended methodology writing task (1800 - 2,200 words) (30%); individually negotiated extended writing task (40%).

    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.