Overview

This topic affords students the opportunity of applying research techniques to an issue in or related to education. The emphasis in the dissertation is on the development of skills in the form of research and report writing. The principal outcome of the Dissertation is that graduates will conduct research with … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

The dissertation aims to:

  • Assist students through supervision in the undertaking of a piece of independent research
  • Give students the opportunity to apply research techniques to an issue in education
  • Allow students to further develop their research and report writing skills
  • Provide an opportunity for students to develop and report on a research project that will make an original contribution to an area of educational knowledge, policy, practice or management

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Prepare a research proposal
2.
Conduct a literature review
3.
Produce a piece of academic research
4.
Demonstrate a capacity for independent self-directed learning

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Additional information

Special enrolment conditions

Topic Coordinator approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.epsw@flinders.edu.au.

Other topic information

This topic is taught and assessed as a continuum.