Module Descriptors
RESEARCH PROJECT DESIGN (EDUCATION)
EDUC80193
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 8
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Katharine Vigurs
Email: K.Vigurs@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 5
Independent Study Hours: 595
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is, with the aid of your supervisors, to develop your ideas on your research project in order that a successful application is made to the School?s Research Degree Committee for registration onto the Education Professional Research module.
Module Resources
Course handbook with bibliographical guidance
Library electronic access with guidance and bibliographical search guidance
Module Texts
Texts will be specific to the area of investigation. In addition these general texts may be useful:

Madsen, D. (1992). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Phillips, E., Pugh, D. (1996). How to get a Ph.D: A handbook for students and their supervisors. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Module Additional Assessment Details
This assignment will be based on the application for registration onto the Professional Research Module.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the Doctorate
Module Learning Strategies
Supervisory meetings and tutorials. Oral/Written formative feedback.
Use of award Blackboard VLE.