A research proposal in which participants demonstrate engagement with and understanding of appropriate research methodologies and processes (4,500 word equivalence)

Coursework

Research paradigms: the nature of educational/professional research activity and its relationship to concepts of professionalism, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, case study, action research and other approaches.
Ethical issues in researching professional practice.
Selected research methods (design of research instruments and analysis and interpretation of data) drawn from the following:
The use of literature and other documentary evidence
Selected statistical techniques including consideration of the use of quantitative surveys/questionnaires
The use of surveys/questionnaires to collect qualitative data
The use of interviews/focus groups
The use of observation techniques.
Issues related to validity, reliability, objectivity and subjectivity.
Approaches to reporting and disseminating research.

Researching Professional Practice - 7010AEPMA

Researching Professional Practice

Apply skills of critical evaluation, analysis and synthesis to produce a research proposal

Demonstrate a critical awareness and thorough understanding of the strengths and limitations of a range of methodologies, research methods and potential data collection and analysis tools.

Critically review theoretical perspectives, policy and research evidence from the literature around the chosen focus of research.

Display knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of ethics in practitioner research