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Writing a Literature Review (EDUC90867)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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This subject teaches Doctor of Education candidates how to identify, analyse and synthesise published research findings that are of a high quality and relevant to their own research. Building upon this, it teaches Doctor of Education candidates how to locate their own proposed research projects and questions within the broader research literature. This subject will include practical classes on specific literature search strategies and the effective use of reference management systems and tools as well as classes focusing on the composition and writing of literature reviews.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Doctor of Education candidates should be able to:
- Identify, analyse and synthesise published research findings that are of a high quality and relevant to addressing their research problem.
- Critically analyse and evaluate existing theories, knowledge, ideas and methods associated with their research problem.
- Identify and defend research gaps within the literature to formulate feasible research questions.
- Justify the significance, originality, and scope of their research aims through a review of the relevant literature.
Generic skills
In this subject, Doctor of Education candidates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Information gathering, analysis and interpretation
- Critical reasoning and thinking.
- Problem solving.
- Evidence-based decision making.
- Communication.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90870 | Laying the Foundations for Your Research | February (Online) |
25 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
An understanding of current issues in educational research is recommended; some understanding of key concepts and methodologies in educational research and analysis, some knowledge of major trends in educational research, policy and pedagogy.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Limited literature review
| Early semester | 10% |
Oral presentation and defence of literature review
| Mid semester | 30% |
Brief report on supervisor feedback on oral defense
| Mid semester | N/A |
Expanded Literature review
| 3 weeks after the end of teaching period | 60% |
Attendance: Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Shelley Gillis Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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Type Name Course Doctor of Education - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024