Research Proposal

Subject EDUC90253 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Year Long, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-May-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 12 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

This subject may be taken by 312AA Master of Educational Psychology and G02AA Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy students only.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Dr Esther Care

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Subject Overview:

The student will prepare under supervision a thesis proposal, providing a clear indication of the nature and purpose of the research to be undertaken in the thesis. The proposal should contain:

  • a clear statement of the purpose of the research and the research question(s) being investigated;
  • a justification of why the chosen topic is a worthwhile one to research;
  • a substantial overview and critical discussion of research already done in the area available in the research literature;
  • a critical discussion of the research methodology proposed, showing its appropriateness for answering the research question(s); and
  • an outline of the research design and the timeline for implementing it.
Learning Outcomes:

Students will extend their capacity to evaluate research literature in educational psychology in order to make informed decisions about the conduct of independent enquiries in psychology and education.

Assessment:

Research proposal (5000 words) due end of semester, 100%

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Develop literature review skills
  • Develop an evidence-based argument
Related Course(s): Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

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