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Module Aims and/or Objectives: The dissertation is 20,000 words and should be a genuine piece of scholarship, research, or creative argument. It is very different from other course-work assignments, not only longer, but requiring focus on a specific idea or topic and conducting a sustained piece of research (related to educational assessment). It requires interest and commitment and a sustained effort to create a unique piece of work.听
A dissertation can be an empirical study, a secondary-data piece of research or a theoretical discussion. You might wish to undertake a library study such as a historical review of documents and policy, or you might want to conduct a study in an educational setting.听听
Indicative Topics: Research paradigms and methodologies; formulating research questions; methods for data collection and analysis; ethical considerations before, during, and after research.听
Teaching and learning: The taught element of the module runs during term 1, and it involves one weekly session during the course of 10 weeks. Term 2 and 3 will involve individual supervisory meetings, group tutorials, and workshops.听听
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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