Doctor of Education Thesis Proposal (EDUC90869)

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.