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What is the primary approach to take when analyzing literature for research?
What is the primary approach to take when analyzing literature for research?
- Include every source read in the research.
- Adopt a constructive critical approach. (correct)
- Provide a catalogue of all known sources.
- Adopt a purely descriptive method.
What common mistake do students make while conducting research?
What common mistake do students make while conducting research?
- Getting sidetracked with unrelated issues. (correct)
- Maintaining focus on the research problem.
- Discarding irrelevant literature early.
- Limiting their sources to only essential ones.
What should be avoided to ensure a dissertation is concise?
What should be avoided to ensure a dissertation is concise?
- Incorporating primary research data.
- Including only a few key articles.
- Engaging with seminal works in the field.
- Using potentially irrelevant sources. (correct)
What qualities are essential for completing a dissertation within a timeframe?
What qualities are essential for completing a dissertation within a timeframe?
How should one approach the selection of sources for a dissertation?
How should one approach the selection of sources for a dissertation?
What inspired the author to complete a MA study in German literature?
What inspired the author to complete a MA study in German literature?
Which plays were analyzed in the author's MA study?
Which plays were analyzed in the author's MA study?
How does the study describe the portrayal of scientists in the selected plays?
How does the study describe the portrayal of scientists in the selected plays?
What is the central theme addressed in relation to the scientist's dilemma in the plays?
What is the central theme addressed in relation to the scientist's dilemma in the plays?
What does the author define educational research as?
What does the author define educational research as?
How is human science described in the context provided?
How is human science described in the context provided?
What is noted about the relationship between research documents and their perceived impact on educational practice?
What is noted about the relationship between research documents and their perceived impact on educational practice?
What principle does Dürrenmatt express regarding issues that concern everyone?
What principle does Dürrenmatt express regarding issues that concern everyone?
What percentage of the HSRC recommendations were fully implemented according to Van Zyl's study?
What percentage of the HSRC recommendations were fully implemented according to Van Zyl's study?
What challenge is highlighted by Jansen regarding the relationship between policy-oriented research and the state?
What challenge is highlighted by Jansen regarding the relationship between policy-oriented research and the state?
How many of the recommendations from the HSRC investigation disappeared without implementation?
How many of the recommendations from the HSRC investigation disappeared without implementation?
According to Van Zyl, what has historically influenced the implementation of educational recommendations?
According to Van Zyl, what has historically influenced the implementation of educational recommendations?
What is suggested as a key outcome of the HSRC investigation regarding educational policy?
What is suggested as a key outcome of the HSRC investigation regarding educational policy?
How many recommendations from the HSRC investigation were partially implemented?
How many recommendations from the HSRC investigation were partially implemented?
What can be inferred about the impact of politics on educational recommendations based on the text?
What can be inferred about the impact of politics on educational recommendations based on the text?
Which type of research is implied to be necessary for addressing issues like racial divisions and class inequalities in education?
Which type of research is implied to be necessary for addressing issues like racial divisions and class inequalities in education?
What is a primary focus of the research conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council in South Africa?
What is a primary focus of the research conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council in South Africa?
Which publication discusses the challenges of developing intellectuals at Tukkies?
Which publication discusses the challenges of developing intellectuals at Tukkies?
Who authored the paper 'The mission of the African university in the third millennium'?
Who authored the paper 'The mission of the African university in the third millennium'?
What does the Code of research ethics established by the HSRC aim to address?
What does the Code of research ethics established by the HSRC aim to address?
Which of the following articles examines educational research, democracy, and practice?
Which of the following articles examines educational research, democracy, and practice?
What is a significant concern raised in Kamper GD's 1996 conference proceedings?
What is a significant concern raised in Kamper GD's 1996 conference proceedings?
What type of study does the article by Levy CS focus on?
What type of study does the article by Levy CS focus on?
What was one of the key concerns of the Human Sciences Research Council regarding education in South Africa?
What was one of the key concerns of the Human Sciences Research Council regarding education in South Africa?
What was a primary focus of the De Lange investigation regarding education in South Africa?
What was a primary focus of the De Lange investigation regarding education in South Africa?
Which entity was established in 1999 to influence the research landscape in South Africa?
Which entity was established in 1999 to influence the research landscape in South Africa?
What is one of the broad focus areas identified by the NRF in the domain of education?
What is one of the broad focus areas identified by the NRF in the domain of education?
What is a suggested action for the HSRC to enhance the effectiveness of educational research?
What is a suggested action for the HSRC to enhance the effectiveness of educational research?
What challenge is highlighted regarding the implementation of national research priorities in education?
What challenge is highlighted regarding the implementation of national research priorities in education?
Which major social issue is mentioned as a potential focus for HSRC research programs?
Which major social issue is mentioned as a potential focus for HSRC research programs?
Which statement about research issues set by NRF is true?
Which statement about research issues set by NRF is true?
What is a suggested benefit of conducting educational research according to the content?
What is a suggested benefit of conducting educational research according to the content?
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Study Notes
Educational Research as Social Work
- Educational research is a form of social work, aiming to improve educational practice through accountable scientific methods.
- Human science is described as the pursuit of verified knowledge about humans for the benefit of humanity.
- This aligns with educational research as essentially a service with a strong ethical foundation.
- However, a gap exists between the number of research documents on education and the perceived impact of this research on educational practices.
National Research Priorities in South Africa
- In the past, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) played a significant role in defining national research priorities for education.
- The HSRC's investigation into education in South Africa resulted in the creation of 18 work committees, leading to the identification and prioritization of national research priorities.
- These priorities were reflected in the research conducted by masters and doctoral students.
- In 1999, the National Research Foundation (NRF) was established, with a focus area for educational research called "Education and the challenges for change."
- This area encompassed seven research issues, including restructuring in higher education, science and technology education, HIV/AIDS in education, and language issues.
- The NRF funds research projects and provides funding for research programs relevant to these issues.
- Although these focus areas are essential, there is a need for meta-analyses of projects within each focus area to facilitate policy and practical implications.
HSRC’s Role in Research and Policy Making
- The HSRC is well-positioned to establish national research priorities and initiate national research programs in the human sciences.
- The HSRC conducts research initiatives, such as a comprehensive research program on poverty alleviation, incorporating a meta-analysis of NRF-registered projects.
- Educational research is expected to contribute significantly to such efforts, demonstrating its relevance and accountability to social issues.
- In the past, the HSRC conducted a major investigation into providing education in South Africa, leading to 54 key recommendations.
- A retrospective study by Van Zyl (1991) revealed that 30% of these recommendations were fully implemented, 39% were partially implemented, and 19% were not implemented at all, with the remaining 13% disappearing into oblivion.
Impact of Research on Education Policy
- While constructive research impact on education policy is conceivable, maintaining critical distance between research and the state is crucial.
- Research should not be solely a tool for the state and should retain a critical perspective to challenge policies that might exacerbate inequality.
Doctoral Dissertation Writing
- The process of researching and writing must include a critical analysis of existing literature, comparing and evaluating findings, and challenging perspectives.
- Be selective in choosing relevant sources, avoiding unnecessary inclusion of information or sources that might be interesting but not directly pertinent to the research question.
- Focus on the research problem and dissertation, avoiding distractions or sidetracks.
- Avoid “fillers” and resist the urge to expand the dissertation with irrelevant information.
- The key to achieving a dissertation is persistence, hard work, and commitment to the research problem.
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