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The Student's Experience of Research and Research Supervision

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ID4097176
AuthorsJonathan Drennan (0000-0001-7365-4345, University College Dublin, corresponding author), Marie Clarke (0000-0002-5681-7787, University College Dublin)
Year2009
Volume34
Issue5
Pages483-500
Publication date2009-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueStudies in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03075070802597150
OpenAlexW1998742109
LanguageEN
Citations received23
References cited25

Although the coursework master’s degree is becoming the principal conduit for the delivery of continuing education to the professions, it is one of the least understood or researched academic levels in higher education. Furthermore, little is known of coursework master’s graduates’ experience of research or research supervision following the completion of a thesis as the final assessment of their degree. This article measures graduates’ experience of research and research supervision following the completion of a master’s degree. The article also examines the relationship between coursework master’s graduates’ experience of research supervision, completing a research thesis and their development of research capabilities. The findings are considered in the context of the appropriateness of a thesis as the most suitable form of assessment for coursework master’s degrees

Coursework · Educational research · Faculty Development · Higher education · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Professional development · Undergraduate research · Computer Science · Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions · Evaluation of Teaching Practices · Medicine · Psychology · Reflective Practices in Education

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Unique citing works23
Citations per year1,64
Citation span2012 - 2026 (15)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 23

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