PRINGLE BARNES, Gayle and CHENG, Ming (2019). Working independently on the dissertation proposal: experiences of international Master’s students. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 43 (8), 1120-1132.
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Abstract
This article explores the experiences of international students as they engage in independent learning through formulating dissertation proposals. It contributes new insights by focusing on the ‘pre-supervision’ stage, where students formulate a research project and write a proposal independently. The analysis draws on questionnaire and focus group data from a large cohort of international taught postgraduates in business disciplines at a UK university. Two types of experience become apparent: one in which students work through the challenges presented by more independent learning, and the other where difficulties in ‘getting started’ present a barrier to progress. The article concludes by proposing a scaffolding approach, through which students can practise and complete key independent learning tasks involved in writing a dissertation proposal.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | 1301 Education Systems |
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877x.2018.1450965 |
Page Range: | 1120-1132 |
SWORD Depositor: | Symplectic Elements |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Elements |
Date Deposited: | 01 Nov 2022 16:23 |
Last Modified: | 02 Nov 2022 10:38 |
URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/30823 |
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