Doctor of Education Thesis Proposal

Subject EDUC90319 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Sessions with supervisor, as arranged
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: You must take the following subject in the same study period
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Coordinator

Assoc Prof David Beckett, Prof Lyn Yates

Contact

Education Student Centre
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 D.Ed 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.
Objectives: On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
  • define a viable topic for research;
  • undertake a literature review of research already undertaken on the topic;
  • define an appropriate methodology for investigating the topic.
Assessment: The preparation of a detailed research proposal of approximately 5, 000 words.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Ability to define an area requiring investigation
  • Synthesis and critical analysis of research literature
  • Ability to produce a sustained piece of academic writing.
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Doctor of Education
Doctor of Education

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