6ED015: Dissertation
What is 6ED015: Dissertation?
6ED015 is a final-year independent research project that allows students to investigate a chosen topic related to education. It is an extended piece of academic work that encourages students to explore real-world educational issues through research, reading, analysis, and reflection. This module is often the most significant and rewarding part of an education degree.
Unlike other assignments, this module is student-led. That means each student is responsible for choosing their research question, designing their study, collecting data (if applicable), and presenting findings clearly and academically. Students must show independent thinking and the ability to manage a long-term academic project.
Aims and Purpose of the Module
The 6ED015 module is designed to:
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Promote independent research and critical thinking.
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Give students the chance to explore a subject in depth.
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Develop students’ academic writing, referencing, and analytical skills.
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Prepare students for postgraduate study or professional practice.
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Encourage the use of evidence-based approaches to educational issues.
Technical and Academic Aspects of the Module
1. Research Topic Selection
Students are expected to identify an issue, challenge, or topic in education that they are passionate about. The topic must be:
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Relevant to the field of education.
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Focused and researchable.
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Ethical and manageable within time and resource limits.
Examples of topics might include:
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The role of technology in special education.
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Gender differences in classroom participation.
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The impact of social media on student learning.
2. Research Proposal
Before starting the full dissertation, students must usually submit a research proposal. This outlines:
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The chosen topic and rationale.
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The research question(s) or hypothesis.
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The proposed methodology.
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Ethical considerations.
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A basic literature review.
The proposal is normally reviewed by the supervisor and must be approved before data collection or writing begins.
3. Methodology
One of the key technical aspects of 6ED015 is choosing the right research method. Students must understand qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. They should also be familiar with:
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Primary research: e.g. interviews, questionnaires, observations.
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Secondary research: analysing existing data, documents, or literature.
Students need to explain why they chose their method and how it fits their topic.
4. Ethical Approval
If primary data is being collected (e.g. interviewing teachers or observing children), students must follow strict ethical rules. These include:
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Gaining informed consent.
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Ensuring anonymity and confidentiality.
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Avoiding harm or risk.
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Completing an ethics approval form, which is submitted to the university`s ethics committee.
No data collection can begin until ethics clearance has been given.
5. Literature Review
The literature review is a major section of the dissertation. It shows:
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What previous research has been done.
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What theories and frameworks relate to the topic.
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Gaps or weaknesses in current knowledge.
Students must use academic sources such as books, peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and educational databases like ERIC or JSTOR. They must also follow referencing rules (usually Harvard style) to avoid plagiarism.
6. Structure and Formatting
A standard structure for a 6ED015 dissertation usually includes:
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Title Page
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Abstract (summary)
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Acknowledgements (optional)
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2: Literature Review
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Chapter 3: Methodology
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Chapter 4: Findings/Results
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Chapter 5: Discussion
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Chapter 6: Conclusion and Recommendations
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References
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Appendices (e.g. interview questions, consent forms)
The word count typically ranges from 7,000 to 10,000 words, depending on course requirements.
Supervision and Support
Students are assigned a supervisor, usually a lecturer with expertise in the student’s area of interest. The supervisor helps to:
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Guide the research process.
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Give feedback on drafts.
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Ensure academic and ethical standards are met.
However, students are responsible for managing their time and keeping track of their progress. Supervision is supportive, but not instructional.
Assessment Criteria
Dissertations are assessed on:
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Clarity of the research question.
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Depth and relevance of the literature review.
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Appropriateness of the methodology.
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Quality of data analysis and interpretation.
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Critical thinking and reflection.
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Academic writing style and referencing.
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Originality and independence of thought.
High-quality work shows a balance of theory, evidence, and personal insight.
Skills Developed through 6ED015
By completing this module, students gain:
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Research skills – planning, collecting, and analysing data.
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Critical thinking – evaluating sources, arguments, and evidence.
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Time management – planning a long-term academic project.
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Academic writing – clear, formal, and well-structured work.
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Problem-solving – overcoming research challenges.
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Self-direction – working independently with confidence.
6ED015: Dissertation is a challenging yet rewarding module that brings together everything a student has learned in their degree. It gives students a voice, allowing them to explore topics that matter to them and to make a small contribution to educational knowledge. With good planning, ethical awareness, and academic curiosity, students can produce a meaningful piece of work that shows their growth as a future education professional.
How We Approach 6ED015: Dissertation at Assignment Experts UK
– A Strategic, Student-Centred, and Original Methodology –
The 6ED015: Dissertation is not just about writing long essays – it’s about transforming a student’s final academic year into a professional-level research project. Here’s how we, as education-focused assignment experts, help students not just meet expectations—but exceed them with originality, compliance, and clarity.
âś… 1. Reverse-Planning with Purpose-Driven Topic Selection
We don’t start with the “What do you want to write about?” question. We start with “What do you want this dissertation to achieve for your career, academic growth, or professional brand?”
New Angle: We treat topic selection as strategic career positioning.
For example:
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Aspiring SEN teachers choose a tech-based inclusion topic that aligns with SEND reforms.
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Early childhood students select play-based learning research tied to Ofsted priorities.
This method ensures the dissertation is future-relevant and professionally bankable – not just academically acceptable.
âś… 2. Discovery Mapping Instead of Brainstorming
We use a method called “Discovery Mapping” – a visual tool that blends:
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Policy frameworks (like EYFS, SEND Code of Practice),
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Current debates in education (e.g. AI in classrooms),
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Personal academic strengths of the student.
This leads to a researchable gap grounded in real issues, not vague ideas like “technology and education” or “inclusive classrooms.”
We map the idea before even touching the literature.
✅ 3. Literature Positioning Audit – Not Just a Review
Forget the typical literature dump. Our Literature Positioning Audit (LPA) is structured in three tiers:
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Foundational Theorists (to satisfy university expectations, e.g. Vygotsky, Piaget)
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Applied Recent Studies (past 5 years, especially UK-based studies)
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Contradictory or Missing Voices (to identify original angles)
We tag each source not only by theme but by its value to the dissertation’s claim. This helps avoid redundant quoting and boosts critical engagement.
✅ 4. Ethics-First Research Design – No Generic Templates
Our ethics process is human-centred and setting-specific. We don’t just copy templates. For each student, we:
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Develop a custom consent strategy, especially when working in sensitive environments like SEN or safeguarding contexts.
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Create bespoke participant information sheets that match the tone and language of the educational setting (e.g. simple English for primary schools).
This means ethics clearance becomes a smooth, confident process, not a last-minute panic.
âś… 5. Fieldwork Optimised for Time and Insight
We coach students on lean fieldwork—getting maximum insight with minimal disruption.
Examples:
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Semi-structured interviews with just 2–3 key staff yield richer insight than 10-question surveys.
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Virtual interviews using MS Teams with anonymised transcripts for easy coding.
We also provide data handling guides (for NVivo, Excel, or manual coding) that students can actually use without technical background.
âś… 6. Personalised Data Coding Frameworks
Once data is collected, we don’t push students into overwhelming thematic analysis jargon. Instead, we build a coding bank based on:
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The research questions
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Emerging language from interviews
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Alignment with literature review themes
This turns data interpretation from a guessing game into a guided walk through the evidence. We even supply colour-coded frameworks so students can visualise how findings link back to objectives.
âś… 7. Distinction-Ready Discussion Writing Style
Many dissertations fail at the discussion stage. Our writing approach is:
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Integrative (merging literature with findings without repetition),
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Critical (questioning assumptions, not just describing themes), and
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Forward-looking (suggesting implications for practice or policy).
We avoid the classic “compare and contrast” tone and instead write as if the student is contributing to a professional forum.
âś… 8. Post-Submission Support and Reflective Practice
Once the dissertation is submitted, we help students prepare for their viva, presentation, or reflection assignment (if required). We provide:
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A summary slide deck of key research points.
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A reflective journal draft based on their dissertation journey.
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Turnitin-check guidance and post-submission feedback mapping.
This helps them defend their work confidently and understand how to use it in their future applications, teacher training interviews, or postgraduate entry.
Final Note:
At Assignment Experts UK, we don’t just ghostwrite — we co-develop academic identity. The 6ED015 Dissertation becomes more than a document; it’s a student’s signature piece, developed with care, technical rigour, and future goals in mind
