I have attached the original dissertation was completed, however this needs to be edited in order to pass as it does not hit the learning objectives.
Resources Provided:
– Completed Dissertation which needs to be edited, Needs to remain within the 8000 word limit.
– Attached the Learning rubric which needs to be followed and achieved in order to pass.
– Attached the feedback from my tutors which they have asked for me to add/edit.
– I have also attached the layout of the dissertation so it is followed.
– More research is required and references is required ( Harvard referencing)
My 3 Essay Questions which the dissertation is based on is the following:
1. How does low socioeconomic status affect children’s primary education?
2. What interventions can primary schools take to work with children and families in this context?
3. What knowledge/skills do primary school and other school educators need in this context.
Feedback given:
The dissertation has not met the learning outcomes for the module
The content for the NON EMPIRICAL dissertation recommended in the assignment guidance has not been followed in full. You do include some ideas/concepts relevant to your topic but there is no evidence of reading academic literature or policy literature relevant to the topic: how primary schools work to address socio economic disadvantage.
You describe methodology for the literature review but must support your ideas with citations to the research methods literature. There is no research methods literature in your list of references.
There is limited evidence of consideration of ethical issues.
There are no relevant references to readings to research methods and literature related to the topic.
Feedback to develop your dissertation
Book a tutorial with the module leaders Dr. Jenny Robson. Check your UEL email for an invitation.
Comply a list of literature relevant for your topic. The literature must be within the discipline of education.
Read and make notes in relation to each research question.
Engage with the literature on research methods.
Ensure that the method for the literature review is relevant to and supports the investigation of your topic.
Revisit the guidance on the content of each section.
See my specific comments in each section relating to the improvements needed.
The parts that need to be edited:
Introduction:
Feedback: In this introduction you must cite academic literature to support your ideas
Method for literature review
Feedback: Revisit the guidance on the structure of the methods chapter. Ensure that you cite references to the research methods literature
Literature review
Feedback: Use the three research questions as headings.
Search for more academic literature relevant to your topic.
Read the literature and identify knowledge/key points in relation to each research question.
Start to draft paragraphs that explore the key ideas in relation to your topic.
Are there common/similar/different ideas in the literature?
You must cite more sources.
Ethical considerations
Feedback: Cite the research methods literature on ethics to support your ideas.
Conclusions
Feedback: When you have revised the literature review chapter you must then update the conclusion.
References
Feedback: Ensure that you search for literature that is relevant to the discipline of education
