Assignment 5
RSE4801 2024
Updated 4 October 2024
Introduction
Introduction Building from Assignment 1, 2, 3, and which explored various aspects
that
underpin educational research. In Assignment 5, you are expected to explore and
engage with
other aspects that up make up research in education.
Research questions:
Write a literature review of 2500 words, in which you engage global, continental, and
local
literature looking into how the issue of discipline could be addressed in our
schools. Your
literature review, should consider the following:
• The structure of the literature review:
o Introduction (150 words)
Purpose of the review: Explain why the topic is important and the
objective of the review.
Scope: Define the scope and limitations of the review.
Research questions: Outline the specific research question(s) you aim
to address.
o Body of the literature review (2000 words)
Group the literature into themes or categories. In the case of this
assignment, this should be divided into global, continental, and local
literature debates on the origins, causes, effects and solutions to issues
of discipline in schools. NB: It is very important that you make links
between the various debates.
In your discussions, make sure that you also evaluate strengths and
weaknesses in the global, continental, and local debates.
Also identify the gaps that exist in the literature. In other words, identify
areas that require further research or are under-explored.
Lastly, discuss any conflicting or contradictory findings and theorize
why they exist.
o Conclusion (150 words)
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, When concluding, make sure that you recap the key insights you gained
from the literature.
Suggest areas for future investigation.
• Finally, conclude with a reflection on the state of the field.
o Reference list (200 words)
• List all the sources cited in your literature review in the appropriate
format.
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RSE4801 2024
Updated 4 October 2024
Introduction
Introduction Building from Assignment 1, 2, 3, and which explored various aspects
that
underpin educational research. In Assignment 5, you are expected to explore and
engage with
other aspects that up make up research in education.
Research questions:
Write a literature review of 2500 words, in which you engage global, continental, and
local
literature looking into how the issue of discipline could be addressed in our
schools. Your
literature review, should consider the following:
• The structure of the literature review:
o Introduction (150 words)
Purpose of the review: Explain why the topic is important and the
objective of the review.
Scope: Define the scope and limitations of the review.
Research questions: Outline the specific research question(s) you aim
to address.
o Body of the literature review (2000 words)
Group the literature into themes or categories. In the case of this
assignment, this should be divided into global, continental, and local
literature debates on the origins, causes, effects and solutions to issues
of discipline in schools. NB: It is very important that you make links
between the various debates.
In your discussions, make sure that you also evaluate strengths and
weaknesses in the global, continental, and local debates.
Also identify the gaps that exist in the literature. In other words, identify
areas that require further research or are under-explored.
Lastly, discuss any conflicting or contradictory findings and theorize
why they exist.
o Conclusion (150 words)
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, When concluding, make sure that you recap the key insights you gained
from the literature.
Suggest areas for future investigation.
• Finally, conclude with a reflection on the state of the field.
o Reference list (200 words)
• List all the sources cited in your literature review in the appropriate
format.
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