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Research projects are carried out in schools and non-school settings by virtually all undergraduates in the areas of teacher training, Education Studies and other educational disciplines. This text, written for this specific target audience, makes clear references to these courses and contexts throughout. Hot topics such as using the net and plagiarism are covered with up-to-date information, while key content on literature searches, critical thinking and the development of argument provide clear guidance and ensure academic rigor. This new edition has been updated throughout to provide greater depth on many topics, FAQs and a glossary of key terms. Key Features • All examples contextualized for education students • Practical approach with user-friendly features to aid understanding • Demystifies tackling a research project • Key information on using the net, plagiarism, literature searches and critical thinking
Finding a Focus and Formulating a Plan
Finding a Focus and Formulating a Plan
Learning Outcomes
As you get down to starting your individual research project, the likelihood is you'll be trying to do lots of different things all at the same time. Finding a focus and formulating a plan as early as possible will help structure your work, keep you on track and identify where the potential pitfalls and hazards lie along the way. By having read this chapter and completed the tasks within it, you will:
- know about research topics, working titles and preliminary research questions;
- be familiar with how to write and develop a research proposal;
- be able to adopt appropriate strategies to organise and manage your time;
- have carefully considered the importance and relevance of research ...
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