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Overview

This subject provides an introduction to educational research and will help you to develop your research skills. You will examine the nature and purpose of research, working with theories and concepts, critically evaluating literature, and exploring the purposes and characteristics of different approaches to research. You will also learn how … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Craig Deed

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the process involved in the conduct of research
2.
Demonstrate critical and reflective analysis of current issues in research in education
3.
Synthesise and apply the knowledge gained in this course to plan a research project

Learning activities

Workshops and Reading materials

Requisite rules

Students must be admitted into EDMER or have coordinator approval