EDUC 7033B - Education Dissertation Part 2

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2017

The outcome of this course is the completion of a dissertation. The dissertation reports a research project conducted with the guidance of an academic supervisor. lt should make a contribution to education knowledge. You will critically analyse and evaluate existing knowledge about a problem of interest to you and design and conduct a research project investigating the problem. Your conclusions should include implications for better educational practice.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code EDUC 7033B
    Course Education Dissertation Part 2
    Coordinating Unit School of Education
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 12
    Contact By negotiation with supervisor
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Incompatible EDUC 7033
    Assumed Knowledge Research Design & Qualitative Approaches to Research OR Introduction to Qualitative Research
    Course Description The outcome of this course is the completion of a dissertation. The dissertation reports a research project conducted with the guidance of an academic supervisor. lt should make a contribution to education knowledge. You will critically analyse and evaluate existing knowledge about a problem of interest to you and design and conduct a research project investigating the problem. Your conclusions should include implications for better educational practice.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Robert Matthews

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    1 Gather, form and critique knowledge from research studies
    2 Identify and investigate a research problem
    3 Apply an appropriate research design and associated methods rigorously
    4 Conduct the research project in an ethical fashion
    5 Draw appropriate conclusions and indicate the significance of the findings for educational practice and research
    6 Report the research in a scholarly fashion appropriate to the disciplinary area
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1, 2, 3
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1, 5
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    In consultation with your supervisor you will undertake readings from professional and academic sources related to your research problem, the design and methods of your project, and any other specific readings required to complete the project.

    For additional guidance on research methodology and structure, please utilize your earlier readings for Educational Inquiry and other research methodology courses you have attended.
    Recommended Resources
    Not Applicable
    Online Learning
    You are required to have online access to library databases electronic material, journal articles and the skills to search effectively.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Face-to-face and or online meetings with supervisors.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    This is a 12-unit topic and thus anticipates a 50% of a full time (38 hours) workload over 2 semesters.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Not Applicable.
    Specific Course Requirements
    Not Applicable.
    Small Group Discovery Experience
    By its research nature, dialogue with supervisor is an inherent small discovery process.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    20,000 word dissertation Dissertation 100% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Assessment Detail
    Detailed requirements of your project will be provided through dialogue with supervisor. A comprehensive rubric may be downloaded from MyUni that will provide guidance on points to cover for assessment.
    Submission
    Submission dates will be made available on MyUni and submissions will be uploaded on MyUni.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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