Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 - Annotated Bibliographies

    • Overview of Module 1 - Annotated Bibliographies

    • 1.1 Purpose

    • 1.2 Online vs Offline?

    • 1.3 Annotation vs Abstract

    • 1.4 Sources

    • 1.5 Classic vs Contemporary?

    • 1.6 Working with Black, Grey and White Literature

    • 1.7 Referencing and Citation Systems

    • 1.8 Annotation

    • 1.9 Writing a Summary

    • 1.10 Writing an Evaluation or Critical Analysis

    • 1.11 Writing a Reflection

    • 1.12 Rubrics and Systematic Structures

    • 1.13 Structuring Your Overall Annotated Bibliography

    • 1.14 Incorporating the Annotated Bibliography Into Your Research Writing
  • 2

    Module 2 - Grey Literature

    • Overview of Module 2 - Grey Literature

    • 2.1 What is Grey Literature?

    • 2.2 Where Do I Find It And Who Produces It?

    • 2.3 Why Should I Consider Using it?

    • 2.4 What Does It Include?

    • 2.5 Is Grey Literature Academically Sound?

    • 2.6 Characteristics of Grey Literature

    • 2.7 Local Importance

    • 2.8 How to Evaluate It?

    • 2.9 Searching Grey Literature

    • 2.10 Planning Your Search

    • 2.11 Search Techniques

    • 2.12 Risk of Bias and Value of Information

    • 2.13 International Grey Literature

    • 2.14 Conference Papers

    • 2.15 Legal Issues
  • 3

    Module 3 - Curating the Literature Review

    • Overview of Module 3 - Curating the Literature Review

    • 3.1 What is a Literature Review?

    • 3.2 Situating the Literature Review in my Research Journey

    • 3.3 Why are Literature Reviews Important?

    • 3.4 What does a Literature Review Include?

    • 3.5 Differences | Literature Review Writing for Qualitative

    • 3.6 Differences | Literature Review Writing for Quantitative

    • 3.7 Coping with Black, Grey and White Literature

    • 3.8 Classic vs Contemporary Studies

    • 3.9 Typology of Literature Reviews

    • 3.10 Describe

    • 3.11 Narrative

    • 3.12 Textual Narrative Synthesis

    • 3.13 Metasummary

    • 3.14 Meta-Narrative

    • 3.15 Scoping Review

    • 3.16 Test

    • 3.17 Meta-Analysis

    • 3.18 Bayesan Meta-Analysis

    • 3.19 Realist Review

    • 3.20 Ecological Triangulation

    • 3.21 Extend

    • 3.22 Meta Ethnography

    • 3.23 Thematic Synthesis

    • 3.24 Meta Interpretation

    • 3.25 Meta Study

    • 3.26 Critical Imperative Synthesis

    • 3.27 Framework Synthesis

    • 3.28 Critique

    • 3.29 Hybrid Reviews

    • 3.30 Process of Review Writing

    • 3.31 Radar Evaluation Framework

    • 3.32 Limitation

    • 3.33 How to Conduct a Longitudional Literature Review
  • 4

    Module 4 - Literature Review Chapter Structures | Write It

    • Overview of Module 4 - Literature Review Chapter Structures | Write It

    • 4.1 Chapter Expectations

    • 4.2 Introduction to the Chapter

    • 4.3 Theoretical &/or Conceptual Frameworks

    • 4.4 Review of the Literature

    • 4.5 Chapter Summary
  • 5

    Module 5 - Writing About Methodology | Think & Understand

    • Overview of Module 5 - Writing About Methodology | Think & Understand

    • 5.1 Taking Methodology for Granted?

    • 5.2 Embracing the Daily Diary

    • 5.3 What Should I Include?

    • 5.4 What Should I Exclude?

    • 5.5 Writing About Aims

    • 5.6 Writing About Ethics Considerations

    • 5.7 Outlining Your Chosen Methods

    • 5.8 Defending Your Choices

    • 5.9 Explaining Your Chosen Methods

    • 5.10 Talking About Data Analysis

    • 5.11 Discussing Materials & Equipment

    • 5.12 Assessing Hurdles & Difficulties

    • 5.13 Should I Evaluate?

    • 5.14 Writing Tips for the Chapter

    • 5.15 My Identity as a Researcher
  • 6

    Module 6 - Methodology Chapter Structures | Write It

    • Overview of Module 6 - Methodology Chapter Structures | Write It

    • 6.1 Introduction to the Chapter

    • 6.2 Our Research Questions &/or Hypotheses

    • 6.3 Methodology

    • 6.4 Research Design

    • 6.5 Population & Sample Selection

    • 6.6 Instrumentation or Data Sources

    • 6.7 Validity

    • 6.8 Data Collection & Management

    • 6.9 Data Analysis Procedures

    • 6.10 Ethics Considerations

    • 6.11 Limitations & Delimitations

    • 6.12 Closing the Chapter
  • 7

    Module 7 - Defending Your Thesis Proposal

    • Overview of Module 7 - Defending Your Thesis Proposal

    • 7.1 What is a Thesis Proposal Defence?

    • 7.2 Key Takeaways

    • 7.3 Proposal Defence Structure

    • 7.4 Prepare | Preliminaries

    • 7.5 Discuss v’s answer

    • 7.6 Your Task

    • 7.7 Developing Powerful Slides and Visuals

    • 7.8 Structure & Strategic Headings | Expectations

    • 7.9 Title

    • 7.10 Introduction

    • 7.11 Background

    • 7.12 Framework(s)

    • 7.13 Problem Statement

    • 7.14 Objectives, Questions, Hypotheses

    • 7.15 Methodology: Research Design

    • 7.16 Methodology: Population and Sample Size

    • 7.17 Methodology: Instrumentation

    • 7.18 References

    • 7.19 The Thank You Transition

    • 7.20 Tips | Designing your Presentation

    • 7.21 Rehearsal

    • 7.22 After the Presentation; But During the Defence

    • 7.23 Handling Comments

    • 7.24 Revisions
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    Module 8 - Review & Checklists

    • Overview of Module 8 - Review & Checklists

    • 8.1 Checklist (1) | Literature Review

    • 8.2 Checklist (2) | Methodology

    • 8.3 Checklist (3) | Defense Ready

    • 8.4 Revisiting the Research Design Canvas

    • 8.5 Mid-Journey Research Design Canvas

    • 8.6 Mental Health & Your PhD

    • 8.7 Reviewing Supervisor Relations