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Unit of Study EDUC6001 - Literature Review in Education: Known Unknowns (2025)

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Supports the development of a literature review related to a specific research problem in education. Students develop conceptual and theoretical frameworks, and learn key research skills through the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of literature.

Unit content

Module 1: Exploring topics and questions

Module 2: Identifying and framing key concepts

Module 3: Identifying and critiquing key studies and works

Module 4: Understanding & reviewing theories

Module 5: Understanding & reviewing paradigms

Module 6: Exploring and evaluating gaps and syntheses

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

locate and critique literature in education

identify and relate theories and paradigms in education

formulate and write a well-structured literature review

demonstrate sound organisational, referencing and citation skills.

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