School of Education

Module 2: Research Contexts Code: KV712

Venue: Checkland Building Room A403 / B408 Time: 1100 1500

Tutors: Irena Andrews; Andy Davies.

Day 4: Planning your research proposal Date: Saturday 19
th
July
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Aims of session:
To provide Fellows with the opportunity to:
To clarify research focus and research question
To articulate methodological approach and choice of methods
To highlight ethical considerations
To explore expectations and issues relating to data collection and analysis

By the end of the session Fellows should be confident to write a research proposal
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Input and
Activity
1100 Introduction to session
Identifying concerns and key questions
The Module descriptor and assessment criteria

Andy
Irena

1200 Plan for presentations:
Activity As one group (if up to 8) Four
presentations each side of lunch)

As two groups
3-4 before lunch, two afterwards
followed by a whole group plenary
1300 LUNCH
Activity 1330

Complete presentations

Complete presentations

Input and
Activity
1430




Responding to feedback
Timescales
Statement of Purpose

Plenary 1445 Round up
Assignment Submission Date: Wednesday 17
th
September 16.30
GMT via Turnitin

Introduction and role of supervisor
Clarification of next stage
Proposed dates and sessions for next year

Finish 1500