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This course is an introduction to frameworks for thinking about, reading about, and carrying out research. Students will develop skills in the critical analysis of a wide range of research literature through developing knowledge of ethics, different methodologies, and different types of data. Students are introduced to research practice from both 'Western' and Indigenous knowledge standpoints. The aims of the course are to bring the student to the point where they have the knowledge to interpret most quantitative and qualitative research papers in their field, as well as the background to undertake supervised research.
On the successful completion of this course participants will be able to: Critically interrogate research literature with a specific focus on rigour, interpreting findings and assessing conclusionsUnderstand, and discuss, the ethical and cultural expectations for undertaking educational research across different knowledge standpoints Examine how the ontological and theoretical position of the researcher influences the research questions and study methodology Discuss data collection and data analysis methods and how they are used to address research questions Develop a thesis proposal, including research problem and questions, literature review and methodology
Subject to approval of the Head of School
EDEM693; EDEM694; EDEM697; EDEM698; EHRE601; EDME601
EDME601
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Weekly lectures are recorded and can be viewed asynchronously, alongside 1 hour additional online activity each week
Lynne Parmenter
No textbook is required. All readings will be provided to students in the LEARN Moodle.
http://library.canterbury.ac.nz http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz
Important Course InformationStudents are required to actively engage with all course content and activities, lecture recordings, readings, online modules, and any other requirements specified by the course coordinator, in order to meet the learning outcomes of the course.
Generative AI Tools Are Permitted for Certain Parts of Assessments in This CourseIn this course, you are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) for specific purposes described for each assessment. No other use of generative AI is permitted. To assist with maintaining academic integrity, you must appropriately acknowledge any use of generative AI in your work. Please include an AI declaration with your work, clearly indicating which AI tools were used and how they contributed to your assessment.
Domestic fee $2,299.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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