Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Identification of specific areas of research interest in education. Critique of current relevant literature leading to the formulation of a researchable problem. Examination and selection of appropriate methodologies for application to particular research problems. Ethical considerations associated with research in education. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Produced a research proposal document that meets Curtin University standards for achieving candidacy in higher degree by research (HDR) studies. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | McNamee, M. and Bridges, D. (2002). The Ethics of Educational Research. Oxford, Blackwell. Creswell, J.W. (2002). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research. New Jersey, Merrill. McNamara, O. (2002). Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner - A Framework for Teacher-Researchers. NY, Routledge. Fleer, M. (2000). An Early Childhood Research Agenda - Voices From The Field. Canberra, Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs. |
Unit Texts: | Fraenkel, J.R. and Wallen, N.E. (2000). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. (fourth edition). Boston, McGraw Hill. American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. (fifth edition). Washington, DC, APA. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Research Proposal Part 1 30%, Completed Research Proposal 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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