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Doctor of Education Thesis Proposal (EDUC90869)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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Semester 2
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| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
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The Doctor of Education candidate will prepare under supervision a comprehensive thesis proposal, providing a clear indication of the nature and purpose of the research to be undertaken in the Doctor of Education (DEd) 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 educational 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).
- An outline of the research design and the timeline for implementing it.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, doctoral candidates should be able to:
- Define and defend a viable topic, research problem and research questions for their doctoral research project.
- Produce a high-quality literature review to justify the originality and significance of the proposed study.
- Define and defend an appropriate research design and methodology for investigating the topic through a comprehensive doctoral study.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to research ethics and integrity.
Generic skills
In this subject, Doctor of Education candidates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Evidence-based decision making
- Ethical skills
Last updated: 16 February 2024