demonstrate knowledge and understanding of an educational issue or topic, based on the acquisition of current, coherent and detailed knowledge.

Intended Learning Outcomes (reference to general learning outcomes – see programme specification)

By the end of the module, students will be able to:   demonstrate knowledge and understanding of an educational issue or topic, based on the acquisition of current, coherent and detailed knowledge. use accurately a range of established techniques of analysis and enquiry. devise and sustain a relevant systematic argument, using current ideas and techniques.

Plan, undertake and report on a small-scale project that will allow review and reflection of an issue examined on this programme. Include an introduction, objectives, overview of literature, methodological considerations, data collection methods, results, data analysis and conclusions.

 

Chapter One: Introduction

(approx. 550 words)

Set the context of your research. 

Include your research question and aims for your study, a rationale for choosing this area for research and information about your work context.

 

Chapter Two: Review of selected key literature

(approx. 1450 words)

Consider the current and broader perspective in relation to your research focus.

 

Chapter Three: Methodology

(approx. 1200 words)

Describe, justify and analyse your approach to research and your choice of data collection techniques.

Make explicit any ethical considerations you have made.

 

Chapter Four: Presentation and Analysis of Results

(approx. 875 words)

Present a summary of the data you have collected whilst exploring any issues that arose in the process of data collection.

 

Chapter Five: Critical Interpretation

(approx. 875 words)

Explore how your analysis of your results compare with the literature presented in Chapter 2.

 

[Chapters 4 and 5 can be drawn together as one chapter]

 

Chapter Six: Conclusion

(approx. 450 words)

Summarise the implications of your findings–remember to return to your research question.

 

References (using Harvard referencing system)