James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

ED5095 - Research Dissertation

Available to Master of Education and Graduate Certificate of Research Methods students.

Subject Description

In this subject, students will plan and conduct a small-scale research project related to the discipline of Education and produce a 6,000 - 7,500 word dissertation under the guidance of one or more research advisors. 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 the data; and draw conclusions and implications for theory, practice and further research, as appropriate.

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

Note that 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.

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