Understanding Educational Inquiry unit (EDP701)

Introduction

This unit is an introduction to research as inquiry. In this unit, you will consider the importance of impetus in your proposed research and learn how to develop succinct and robust research questions. You will examine the similarities and differences between qualitative and quantitative enquiry and identify which approach is most suitable for your research inquiry. An important part of this unit will involve critically examining your research inquiry, including ethical considerations, and revising it where necessary.

Summary

Unit name	Understanding Educational Inquiry
Unit code	EDP701
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Associate Professor Jennifer McMahon
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• To demonstrate the impetus of your proposed research and demonstrate how your research will contribute to theoretical understanding.
• To use scholarly literature to generate robust, theoretically informed research questions.
• To compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research paradigms and demonstrate which paradigm is most appropriate for your proposed research.
• To demonstrate an understanding of ethical considerations for proposed research.
• Apply professional and academic communication skills.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	All content will be delivered online and pre-recorded. You can work your way through lecture material and tutorial tasks at a time convenient for you.
Assessment	Charting The Course - Establishing the Foundations of Your Research Plan (50%)|PITCH your PLAN (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

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