EDUS511 Research Seminar I (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
- assess educational phenomena and identify researchable problems
- formulate appropriate research questions for their Master鈥檚 thesis
- define the main concepts for their own research
- use academic references and various other sources of knowledge
- build the research instrument to be used for their data collection
- conduct the data collection
Study methods
Active participation, research proposal
Content
- formulating research questions
- content of the theoretical framework and literature review
- defining the main concepts
- content of the research proposal
- procedure of data collection
- research ethics
Further information
The Master鈥檚 thesis and the related research seminars are essential elements in the programme. The seminars provide students with varied insights into academic enquiry in education and practical experience in the research field, knowledge of projects being conducted by fellow students and collegiate cooperation. The capacity to conduct research arises through students reading and discussing each other鈥檚 work and receiving feedback from peers and facilitators.
The Master鈥檚 thesis involves participation in research seminars, which provide the core guidance and support, as well as independent work. The Master鈥檚 thesis is estimated to require 810 hours of work and Research Seminar 270 hours of work.
Materials
Selected articles
Assessment criteria
Active participation, research proposal