Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
In this unit students will draw on a critique and analysis of the literature to compose research question/s that address a gap in knowledge in relation to their chosen topic. Students will justify their topic and research question/s based on evidence in contemporary literature. Premised on a theoretical framework that informs the research, an appropriate research methodology for addressing research question/s applicable to the research problem will be proposed. With guidance from Doctoral supervisors, students will write a research proposal that conforms to University doctoral requirements. Students will incorporate relevant ethical behaviour and protocols in relation to conducting research in the proposal.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) formulate and justify research questions based on emerging gaps in the literature; (2) interpret and provide a rationale for the theoretical framework underpinning the study and appropriate methodology for executing the research; (3) communicate and justify the purpose of and need for the research and its impact on professional practice; and (4) compose a research proposal incorporating relevant components and academic protocols.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) proposal rationale; (2) proposal research design; and (3) research proposal. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Vaille Dawson
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- enrolment inthe Doctor of Education (30810)
- Advisable prior study
- a master's degree, preferably in education, with evidence of research ability
- Contact hours
- 25 hours of face-to-face classes, in addition to sessions with supervisors and independent work
- Texts
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Individual lecturers will supply an appropriate list of texts.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.