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Academic Reading and Writing in Educational Research
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EDMED7058 - Academic Reading and Writing in Educational Research
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<p>This unit develops students' capabilities in academic reading and writing. The focus is on sourcing, evaluating and critiquing contemporary research literature in education. Students will learn about the functions and structures of academic writing and how to present an in-depth synthesis of complex ideas and themes in educational research. Students completing this unit will have developed the written communication and academic reading skills required of graduate studies in the field of education.</p>
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<p>This unit will cover the following topics: The structure of academic writing (Literature review, method, results, discussion) The features of academic writing (Referencing, paraphrasing, voice, research gaps, etc.) Finding, evaluating and critiquing relevant research for a project/thesis</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit develops students' capabilities in academic reading and writing. The focus is on sourcing, evaluating and critiquing contemporary research literature in education. Students will learn about the functions and structures of academic writing and how to present an in-depth synthesis of complex ideas and themes in educational research. Students completing this unit will have developed the written communication and academic reading skills required of graduate studies in the field of education.</p>
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<p>This unit will cover the following topics: The structure of academic writing (Literature review, method, results, discussion) The features of academic writing (Referencing, paraphrasing, voice, research gaps, etc.) Finding, evaluating and critiquing relevant research for a project/thesis</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edmed7058">070303 - Education Studies</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Critique contemporary research literature systematically and coherently, at an advanced level</p>
K2
<p>Recognise the functions and structures of academic writing, e.g. research gaps, literature reviews, methods, results, discussion</p>
S1
<p>Identify, locate, review and critically analyse literature related to a topic or issue</p>
S2
<p>Reflect on and present an in-depth synthesis of complex ideas and themes identified in the literature</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate effective written communication skills that are in keeping with accepted guidelines for presentation of high level academic work</p>
A1
<p>Critically reflect on and explain how complex theoretical concepts, themes and issues identified in the critical review of the relevant literature can inform development of a rigorous research proposal</p>
A2
<p>Source, synthesize and critically evaluate existing research in a literature review</p>
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Presentation and analysis of a chosen article (group or individual)</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Prepare a comparative critical analysis of two academic papers relevant to a chosen research topic</p>
<p>Literature Review</p>
<p>60-80%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edmed7058">070303 - Education Studies</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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