1. RESEARCH REPORT STRUCTURE, INTRODUCTION& methodology

2. Session aims To be aware of the structure of the Research Report
To examine how to write your Introduction and Methodology
To examine examples of Methodology chapters
To finalise arrangements for project proposal presentations next week

3. Research project
Report structure

4. Format of the project report
Report sections
Title
Executive Summary/Abstract
Contents + page numbers
Introduction
Literature review
Project Methodology
Presentation and analysis of data/results
Conclusions
Recommendations
Evaluation
References & Bibliography
Appendices

5. Approx wordage split Introduction 10% Literature review 25 - 30%
Project Methodology 15%
Presentation and analysis of data/results %
Conclusions & Recommendations 10%
Evaluation %

6. Numbering headings
Give each section a heading to give a basic structure to your report
Use subheadings to divide each section
Number each section and subsection in a logical way
Example:
1.Introduction
1.1 Aims, objectives and hypotheses
1.2 Rationale for the study
1.3 School context and background information
2. Literature Review

7. Levels of headings A Main headings in large print and bold type
B Section headings: in slightly larger font than the text + bold type
C Subheadings
D Other lesser headings

8. introduction
Briefly outlines what the project is about and the context of it
1.1 Aims, objectives and hypotheses
Aim: A statement of the overall purpose of your study
Hypothesis: A statement that you can prove or disprove
Objectives: Breaks the aim down into statements to reflect the different aspect of your study

9. introduction 1.2 Rationale for the study
your reasons for selecting the study
School
National requirements/initiatives
Based on an aspect gained from wider reading
Personal interest/ linked to your role in school
1.3 School context and background information
...including an outline of your role and how that links to your research choice/opportunities

10. LITERATURE REVIEW Why write a literature review?
The literature review is a critical look at the existing research that is significant to your project. It helps you to decide the focus for your research as well as give you better background knowledge on the selected topic
What approach should I take?
You should evaluate what has already been done/written, show the relationships between different work, and show how it relates to your project. It is not supposed to be just a summary of other people's work.

11. LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction: Introduce your research question (what it is, why it is worth examining)
Main body:
Briefly outline the organisation of the chapter
Outline readings under key themes / models/ time periods. Compare and evaluate studies
Conclusion:
Discuss the implications of the studies – what have you learned from reviewing literature and how you intend to build on it.
Link to methodology chapter

12. Writing your methodology
Writing up the methods used!

13. Key terms Validity – measures the accuracy of the data
Reliability – a measure that consistently gives same readings (repeatable)
Objectivity – absence of subjective judgments (need to eliminate subjectivity in measuring)
What are the factors that influence these aspects of research?

14. Writing the methodology chapter
Introduction
Re-state the purpose of the research study
Outline what research questions have been posed by the Lit Review
Define any key terms
Main body
Outline and justify the data collection methods used (including a comparison to other techniques that could have been used)
Explain and justify the sampling methods used + outline how they will give you the data that you need to answer your questions/ objectives
How will validity and reliability be ensured in the methods used;
Mention any limitations to your data collection + ethics
Outline any pilot studies undertaken + any amendments made as a result
Summary
Summarise what you have written + one sentence to introduce the next chapter

15. Video of methodology advice
What, why and when

16. Methodology Examples

17. Start work on:
Review project proposal & development plan in light of discussions + produce ver 2 for next week.
7 Nov – Above documents + personal reflection (250 words) of how you have used group feedback to amend your research proposal
13 Jan - Complete a draft of your Introduction, Methodology and Literature Review chapters

18. Project proposal presentationS 5-9pm 17/10/13 – 10 mins + qu’s
Order
Name 1
Jon 10
Janice 2
Vincent 11
Alison 3
Gemma 12
Louise 4
Jade 13
Kayleigh 5
Emma 14
Sobia 6
Sally 15
Chloe 7
Hannah 16
Amy 8
Julie 17
Carly 9
Rachel

19. Further reading
Basit, T (2010) Conducting Research in Educational Contexts, London: Continuum
Bell, J (2005) Doing your Research Project: A guide for first time researchers in education and social science, Sixth edition , Berkshire: Open University Press
Burton, N, Brundrett, M & Jones, M (2008) Doing Your Education Research Project, London: SAGE
Clipson-Boyles, S (2000) Putting Research into Practice in Primary Teaching and Learning, London: David Fulton
Cohen, L, Manion, L & Morrison, K (2007) Research Methods in Education, Sixth Edition, London: Routledge Falmer
Gillham, G (2000) Case Study Research Methods, London: Continuum
Gillham,G (2007) Developing a questionnaire, Second edition, London: Continuum
Gillham ,G (2001) Research Interview, London: Continuum
Gregory,I (2003) Ethics in Research, London: Continuum
Litosseliti, L (2003) Using Focus Groups in Research, London: Continuum

20. Further reading
Macintyre, C (2000) The Art of Action Research in the Classrooom, London: David Fulton
McNiff, J & Whitehead, J (2005) Action Research for Teachers: A practical guide, London: David Fulton
Pring, R (2004) Philosophy of Educational Research, London: Continuum
Rober-Holmes, G (2005), Doing Your Early Years Research Project: A step by step guide, London: SAGE
Rose, R & Grosvenor, I (2001) Doing Research in Special Education, London: David Fulton
Swann, J & Pratt, J (2004) Educational Research in Practice, London: Continuum
Walford, G (2001) Doing Qualitative Educational Research, London: Continuum
Wellington, J & Szczerbinski, M (2007) Research Methods for Social Sciences, London: Continuum
Wellington, J (2001) Educational Research: Contemporary issues and practical approaches, London: Continuum
Walliman, N (2010) Research Methods: The Basics, London: Routledge