Reviewing Literature for Researching Education

Code	School	Level	Credits	Semesters
EDUC4179	School of Education and English	4	30	Autumn China

Code: EDUC4179
School: School of Education and English
Level: 4
Credits: 30
Semesters: Autumn China

Summary

This module explores the processes involved in designing and conducting the literature review for doctoral theses. This will include how to carry out literature searches, linked to consideration of the scope of such reviews. It will distinguish between different types of literature; theoretical, empirical, descriptive, normative and official (or grey) sources. The module will also examine how to link the review to research questions and to research design. It will also consider how to structure literature reviews.

Target Students

Part-time students, experienced education professionals, on the Professional Doctorate in Education.

Assessment

1% Assignment: 6000 word written assignment

Educational Aims

The aims of the module are:To show how to design and conduct a literature review To discuss how to conduct a literature search To distinguish between different types of literature To consider the links between the literature review, research questions and research design To discuss how to structure literature reviews

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, participants will have:

Understood how to design and conduct a literature review

Developed the skills required to conduct a literature search

Engaged with different types of literature

Understood the links between the literature review, research questions and research design

Developed the ability to structure an effective literature review

Conveners

Prof Anwei Feng

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Last updated 09/01/2025.