Courses & Units
Planning a Research Project EPA961
Introduction
This unit is about planning research. The content and activities on this MyLO site will
take you through the steps needed to plan a research project. The 3 assignments ask
you to build up a thorough plan for a research project. The cumulative document from
the 3 assignments will be similar to that required for Confirmation of Candidature.
There are a series of discussion activities relating to the developing plans. Students are
expected to comment on each other’s posts.
In developing a plan for a research project, you will also learn a great deal about how
to do research.
Each student will be contacted individually by phone or Skype to discuss plans and
projects.
Summary
| Unit name | Planning a Research Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EPA961 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Professor David Kember |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify and specify a researchable issue, topic or question;
- Develop a suitable design for a research study;
- Develop a valid questionnaire and effective interview schedule;
- Argue a coherent methodology, including limits to interpretation;
- Write a coherent literature review about a specific topic.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Literature review|Research Paper|Student's Own Selection |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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