Doctor of Education Thesis Proposal

Subject EDUC90319 (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:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Sessions with supervisor, as arranged.
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours
Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
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 Overview, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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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 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.
Learning Outcomes:

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.

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.
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: http://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Doctor of Education

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