Reviewing Literature for Researching Education
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4119 | Education | 4 | 30 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- EDUC4119
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module explores the processes involved in designing and conducting the literature review for doctoral theses. This will include how to carry out literature searches, linked to consideration of the scope of such reviews. It will distinguish between different types of literature theoretical, empirical, descriptive, normative and official (or 'grey') sources. The module will also examine how to link the review to research questions and to research design. It will also consider how to structure literature reviews.
Target Students
Only available for EdD Professional Doctorate in Education students.
Classes
Taught through a series of seminars.
Assessment
- 100% Assignment: 6000-word assignment or equivalent
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aims of the module are:To distinguish between different types of literature, how to search and collate these.To consider the links between the literature review, research questions and research design.To build arguments using literature and data. To discuss approaches in preparing for and writing a literature review.Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, participants will have:
Understood how to design and conduct a literature review
Identified key considerations when evaluating journals, sources and evidence needed to conduct a literature search.
Engaged with different types of literature and show contested issues and gaps in the literature.
Understood the links between the literature review, research questions and research design.
Summarised, analysed and evaluated existing literature in producing a literature review.