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Conducting Educational Research (EDUC90729)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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In this subject, students will study an area of research methodology relevant to their proposed thesis. Modules will be presented on Qualitative Methods and Quantitative Methods. There may be additional workshops on particular aspects of research methodology, and students will be encouraged to attend classes in modules other than the one they are doing if the topic is relevant to their thesis. Students should consult with their proposed supervisor to discuss which module they should take.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students will have a detailed understanding of a particular methodological approach relevant to their proposed thesis.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
It is expected that MEd (research) students will have already initiated and attended meetings with their supervisor before commencing this subject.
Corequisites
Candidates in the MEd (research) must be enrolled in their thesis at the same time as this subject is undertaken.
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Oral presentation and literature search (1,500 words) due mid-way through the teaching period
| During the teaching period | 40% |
Research proposal or critical assessment of an area of research methodology relevant to the student's thesis
| End of the teaching period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching period:
During the pre-teaching period students are required to access the subject LMS site and familiarise themselves with the curriculum, readings and assessment.
Students completing a research proposal are required to meet regularly with their supervisor during the pre-teaching period to finalise their topic and commence work on the proposal.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (4th Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Course Master of Evaluation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Education and Social Change Major Education Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation
Last updated: 10 February 2024