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EMG824 - Thesis in Education 1

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Education

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 2 units in (EMG501, EMG505)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

The aim of the unit is to enable students to make an innovative contribution to understanding of learning in the student's professional field and disciplinary domain. Students prepare a proposal for a research-based inquiry project which implements a research design. This design is negotiated with a research advisor and builds on previous units in the Master's program. The proposal involves synthesis of the extended literature review, design of a research project with relevant methodology and indication of understanding of ethical protocols to address data collection. This unit is a precursor to EMG825 where a complete thesis is finalised.
Online enrolment is not available for this unit. Students should discuss their research proposal with the unit coordinator prior to enrolling. To enrol, Special Enrolment is required through CDU Portal .

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Identify a research topic, research plan and timeline in consultation with adviser.
2.	Develop independent research processes by undertaking an extensive review of literature and clarify methodologies related to the chosen topic.
3.	Demonstrate capacity to complete a proposal, understand ethics in research and plan a timeline for an independent project

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Research Proposal (5,000 words)	50%	1 - Identify a research topic, research plan and timeline in consultation with adviser. 2 - Develop independent research processes by undertaking an extensive review of literature and clarify methodologies related to the chosen topic. 3 - Demonstrate capacity to complete a proposal, understand ethics in research and plan a timeline for an independent project'
2.	Literature review (5,000 words)	50%	1 - Identify a research topic, research plan and timeline in consultation with adviser. 2 - Develop independent research processes by undertaking an extensive review of literature and clarify methodologies related to the chosen topic.'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2025	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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