EDU-30071 - Independent Research Project - ISP
Coordinator: Sian Edwards Tel: +44 1782 7 34290
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

The Independent Research Project or Dissertation is a negotiated piece of work of 8,000-10,000 words in length. Projects will be on an educational topic (broadly-defined) and should include explicit discussion of theoretical frameworks, methods involved in the collection of data, and matters of analysis and interpretation. The module consists of workshops which are organised around thesis writing and students receive individual support via a nominated supervisor. Taught sessions include topics such as: Conducting and writing literature reviews; Applying for ethical approval; Analysing data; Writing up the dissertation.

Aims
to enable students to work independently, but with the support of a supervisor to produce a significant piece of research in a defined area at the forefront of educational studies.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/edu-30071/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Recognise, interpret and evaluate theories, concepts, research evidence and policy in a defined area at the forefront of educational studies: 1
Apply established theories and methods of inquiry to understanding and resolving new and unfamiliar problems in areas of current research activity: 1
Assess the ethical issues that may arise in relation to educational research : 1
Describe and make critical judgements about developments in areas of research and policy in education: 1
Identify possible directions in which further empirical research and theoretical development might take place in areas of Educational studies : 1
Identify and apply key priniciples across educational environments and contexts
: 1
Design, undertake and evaluate an extended piece of research with due regard for the ethical issues posed by such research: 1

Study hours

13 contact hours (9 hours preparatory workshops; 4 hours one to one supervision)
287 hours independent study


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Dissertation weighted 100%
Extended written report of research 8,000 words
An extended written report of an independent research project