Thesis

Twelve credits · Graduate

In this thesis course, students complete a research project in adult education. The thesis generally follows a conventional, rigorous format that focuses on the research study begun in the ADED 560. The thesis usually involves original research with human subjects on a topic related to adult education. The thesis will require research ethics board approval, data collection and analysis, a narrative literature review, and an in-depth methodological discussion. The final thesis will be between 100-150 pages and will be subject to internal and external review prior to completion. Once completed, the thesis becomes part of the knowledge base in the broader field of research on adult education. Completion of the Tri-Council Policy Statement TCPS2 Tutorial: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2) must be completed as part of this course. Credit will be granted for only one of ADED 595 or ADED 600. Pass/fail. Twelve credits. ADED 595A Thesis A In this first thesis course, students begin a research project building on the research study started in ADED 560. The thesis generally follows a conventional, rigorous format and often involves original research with human participants on a topic related to adult education. For the course ADED 595A, students will complete the following initial thesis elements: a literature review chapter, a methodology chapter, and a research proposal. Credit will be granted for only one of ADED 595A or ADED 595. Pass/fail. Six credits. ADED 595B Thesis B In this second thesis course, students complete the original research project started in ADED 560 and ADED 595A. The thesis generally follows a conventional, rigorous format, often with human participants, on a topic related to adult education. For this course, students complete: REB application and approvals, data collection and analysis, completion, submission, and revision of a 100–150-page thesis based on supervisor, internal, and external feedback. The final thesis becomes part of the adult education scholarship. Credit will be granted for only one of ADED 595B or ADED 595. Pass/fail. Six credits.