Module XME-5001:
Thesis Proposal
Thesis proposal 2023-24
XME-5001
2023-24
School Of Educational Sciences
Module - PGT
30 credits
Module Organiser:
Jessica Clapham
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.
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Thesis Proposal
Weighting
100%