Overview

The importance of educational research, Writing a viable thesis proposal, Designing a research question, Ethical considerations, Sourcing and reviewing the literature, Methodology, research design and data collection tools.

Learning Outcomes

• Successful students will 1. Have identified a research project which is feasible and has the potential to extend the boundaries of knowledge in the relevant area; 2. Have shown how their proposed project is linked to literature in their chhosen field, including theoretical perspectives 3. Have worked out a rigorous research design, including discussion of methods, possible data collection tools 4. have demonstrated a comprehensive awareness of the practical and ethical issues involved in the proposed project and how these may be tackled.