Pringle Barnes, G. and Cheng, M. (2019) Working independently on the dissertation proposal: experiences of international Masters’ students. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 43(8), pp. 1120-1132. (doi: 10.1080/0309877X.2018.1450965)
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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: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Pringle Barnes, Dr Gayle |
Authors: | Pringle Barnes, G., and Cheng, M. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences |
Journal Name: | Journal of Further and Higher Education |
Publisher: | Routledge |
ISSN: | 0309-877X |
ISSN (Online): | 1469-9486 |
Published Online: | 11 April 2018 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 UCU |
First Published: | First published in Journal of Further and Higher Education 43(8):1120-1132 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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