Course coordinator
Dr Suraiya Abdul Hameed
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - )
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 6
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Education School
Elective project for students enrolled in Master of Educational Studies. Project topics are confined to specialised research and teaching interests of permanent staff of the School of Education. Students must choose and approach a potential supervisor. Projects are negotiated with supervisors and typically take the form of literature reviews or small research projects. Students and supervisors together complete the Application to Undertake a Supervised Research Project Form located on the School website (Educational Studies - Postgraduate Coursework). Forms should be submitted two weeks prior to the enrolment due date for the chosen semester to the Administrative Officer. Subsequent for approval to undertake the project being received from the School of Education, students enrol in the course.
Students completing in one year commencing in semester 2 enrol in EDUC7710 in both semesters. Students completing in one semester enrol in EDUC7915. Students completing in one year commencing in semester 1 enrol in EDUC7700 in both semesters. Students are expected to maintain contact with their supervisor.
Projects provide an opportunity for students to conduct independent study on a topic of interest under the supervision of an academic from the School of Education.
The Application to Undertake a Supervised Research Project Form submitted by the student provides a synopsis of the project negotiated.
The project will be assessed by the supervisor in accordance with the attached criteria sheet. A process of re-submit is available for students who submit a project which fails toﾠsatisfyﾠthe basic requirements.
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
EDUC7915, EDUC7700, EDUC7916, EDUC7917
Restrictions
Entry to the Master of Educational Studies program.
To request permission to enrol, submit research project application form to education@uq.edu.au two weeks prior to enrolment due date.
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Suraiya Abdul Hameed
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop students' skills and knowledge in educational research as well as specialist knowledge in a topic of interest to the student.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts and issues in educational research
LO2.
Demonstrate analysis and synthesis of concepts and issues in educational research
LO3.
Provide written explanations and analyses that are clear, logical, convincing, concise and free of textual errors
LO4.
Demonstrate specialised knowledge in a field of educational research
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Task 1: Project Plan
|
30% 1,000 words |
19/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Project |
Task 2: Project
|
70% 12,500-15,000 words |
26/05/2025 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Task 1: Project Plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 30% 1,000 words
- Due date
19/08/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
Task 1: Individual Project Plan (Abstract, annotated bibliography, timeline)(Total words for Task 1 = 1000 words)
a) Write an abstract that provides a rationale for your project. (100-150 words)
b) Prepare an annotated bibliography containing at least 8 references that you will use during your project (approximately 100 words per reference in which you provide a short summary and critique of the topic using the references)
c) Prepare a project timeline that outlines the tasks you will complete to ensure the timely submission of your project. These tasks will be negotiated with your supervisor.
Submission guidelines
Submitting your work via Turnitin
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial. The module can be found at: https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity
In uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university. In some cases, resubmission may be part of the requirements for the course assessment.
When you successfully submit your assessment to Turnitin you should receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. You will receive this information via your student e-mail account. If you do not receive a submission ID you should regard your submission as unsuccessful.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
To request approval for an extension, complete Applying for an extension.
All applications for extension must be accompanied by a medical certificate or other statutory documentation (e.g., counsellor’s letter) considered by the university to be acceptable evidence for extensions to due dates as outlined here.
Applications for extension received on the due date may only be approved due to unforeseen and exceptional circumstances that need to be explained clearly on the online application.
Late submission
A penalty of 1 grade for each 24 hour period from time submission is due will apply for up to 7 days. After 7 days you will receive a mark of 0.
Late submission of assessment tasks without approval of an extension request vie myRequests in myUQ will result in penalties being applied. (See Penalties for Late Submission below)
Penalties for Late Submission
If the appropriate documentation has not been submitted (as detailed above) the grade assigned for the assessment item will be reduced one full grade level for each day (weekends and holidays included) beyond the due date for up to 7 calendar days, at which point any submission will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24 hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Task 2: Project
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 70% 12,500-15,000 words
- Due date
26/05/2025 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Task 2: Project: This task is the write up of the completed project. Students are expected to keep in contact with their supervisor to ensure that this task is of enough depth and scope to meet the requirements expected of a review of the literature or a report on a study that the student has implemented.Submit your completed project, including title page, table of contents, written project, reference list and any appendices. (12500 - 15000 words)
NB: The Criteria Sheet used for marking your project will depend on the nature of your project. If your project is literature based, then the Literature Review Criteria Sheet will be used. If you conduct a research project then the Criteria Sheet for Research Projects will be used.
Submission guidelines
Submitting your work via Turnitin
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial. The module can be found at: https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity
In uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university. In some cases, resubmission may be part of the requirements for the course assessment.
When you successfully submit your assessment to Turnitin you should receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. You will receive this information via your student e-mail account. If you do not receive a submission ID you should regard your submission as unsuccessful.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
To request approval for an extension, complete Applying for an extension.
All applications for extension must be accompanied by a medical certificate or other statutory documentation (e.g., counsellor’s letter) considered by the university to be acceptable evidence for extensions to due dates as outlined here.
Applications for extension received on the due date may only be approved due to unforeseen and exceptional circumstances that need to be explained clearly on the online application.
Late submission
A penalty of 1 grade for each 24 hour period from time submission is due will apply for up to 7 days. After 7 days you will receive a mark of 0.
Late submission of assessment tasks without approval of an extension request vie myRequests in myUQ will result in penalties being applied. (See Penalties for Late Submission below)
Penalties for Late Submission
If the appropriate documentation has not been submitted (as detailed above) the grade assigned for the assessment item will be reduced one full grade level for each day (weekends and holidays included) beyond the due date for up to 7 calendar days, at which point any submission will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student has not submitted the thesis. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student has not completed the thesis satisfactorily. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student has written an adequate thesis. The literature review covers the area sparsely. The methodology is suitable to the research, but lacks clarity and consistency. The analysis of the findings is just adequate, with significant lapses in exhibiting the data. The discussion and conclusion follow logically, but lack any depth and understanding of the findings. The thesis is sporadically formatted and referenced, following the APA guidelines. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student has written an adequate thesis. The literature review includes the basic references in the area of study. The methodology is suitable to the research questions, but could have been made clearer. The analysis of the findings is satisfactory, but sometimes lacks the depth that would indicate a firmer grasp of the analysis. The discussion and conclusion follow logically, but do not provide a significant, in-depth discussion of the findings. The thesis is generally properly formatted and referenced, following the APA guidelines. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student has written a clear and useful thesis. The literature review has covered the area of study with up to date references. The methodology has been explained carefully and clearly and is designed to answer the research questions. The analysis is thorough and well written. The discussion is clear and highlights the issues found in the research. The conclusions are appropriate to the research findings. The thesis is properly formatted and referenced, following the APA guidelines. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student has written an outstanding thesis. The literature review has covered the area of study thoroughly with up to date and seminal references. The methodology has been explained carefully and clearly, and has been designed well to answer the research questions. The analysis has been done clearly and cogently. The discussion has been written with flair and thoroughly explains the research findings. Thoughtful and useful conclusions have been drawn. The thesis is properly formatted and referenced, following the APA guidelines. |
Additional course grading information
Determining final grades: The final grades are determined by consideration of the weighting of individual assessment items, through the use of weighting formula and the profile of individual grades across accumulated assessment tasks.
Anﾠexemplarﾠto show calculation of the final grade:
All twoﾠassignments in this course will be provided a grade out of 7. The final grade will be calculated using the weighting and the individual assignment grades as follows.
Example:
A student receives the following three grades
Assignmentﾠ 1 (A1) : grade of 6 at 30% weighting
Assignment 2 (A2): grade of 5.5 at 70% weighting
The final grade for this student taking into account the weighting of each assignment would be:
ﾠﾠﾠ (A1)ﾠﾠﾠﾠ +ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ (A2)
ﾠ
(0.30ﾠx 6) + (0.70ﾠx 5.5) = 1.8 +ﾠ 3.85ﾠ=ﾠ5.65
The final grade would be rounded up to the nearest whole number; in this case the grade would beﾠ6.
In the case where the final grade is a half grade (i.e. 5.5) or close to a half grade (5.65), the grade will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole number.ﾠ
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
The following applies to all assessments in this course:
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the 'Assessment' folder in Blackboard for this course.
Release of assessment item marks and feedback
In addition to the grade awarded, feedback will be provided in a timely manner to enable students to apply the feedback to further tasks within the course or program and/or plan for supplementary assessment, requests for re-mark, or re-enrolment. However, as per UQ Policy and Procedures Library under the Assessment Policy, results for the final assessment item are to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released. Time frames for applications for assessment re-mark are indicated under the Assessment Procedure.
Re-mark policy
After each assessable item, students will be given the opportunity to view their assessment and so satisfy themselves that a marking or administrative error has not occurred. The formal process of querying a course result (requesting a remark on academic grounds) is set out in the UQ Policy and Procedures Library under the Assessment Procedure.
Use of generative AI to support or inform assessment
These tasks have been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Additional learning activity information
Research Project (Project): Projects provide an opportunity for students to conduct independent study on a topic of interest under the supervision of an academic from the School of Education.
Throughout the project, students are expected to maintain contact with their supervisors to seek input and feedback.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.