THESIS PROPOSAL EDUCATION AND ICT (E-LEARNING DOCTORAL PROGRA!!

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THESIS PROPOSAL 1 T e t esis proposal is t e document in ! ic t e doctoral candidates state t eir interests and e0pectations !it re%ard to t e researc t ey !is to carry out. Speci$ically, t e document sets out t e sub1ect area, main aims and (provisional) sc edule o$ activities $or t e researc . T is very document is to be used $or t e t esis proposal, ! ic s ould not e0ceed 2,500 !ords in total $or all t e sections. T e document can be !ritten in 'atalan, &n%lis or Spanis . 2. +rovisional t esis title, 3. *escription o$ researc interests,
Short, precise summary detailing the most important aspects and the aims of the doctoral thesis proposal.

3. 4ey!ords $or t e researc area c osen (ma0imum 5 !ords),

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The thesis proposal is in line with the eLearn Center research programme. The subject of the research programme of the first four-year term is Temporal dimension in e-learning. This subject is expected to pic up empirically argumented actions and decisions about time factor in online education with the intention to impro!e learning. http://www.uoc.edu/portal/en/elearncenter/recerca-innovacio/programa_recerca/index.html

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4. Brie$ summary o$ t e t eoretical basis o$ t e researc (ma0imum 2000 !ords),

Introduction to the research proposed, detailing the following aspects: Pertinence, relevance and interest of the research. Definitive aim of the research. Previous and current state of scientific and technical knowledge in the thesiss specific area of study. Most important reference works.

5. 5et od to be used,
!planation of the method to "e used, detailing the following aspects: Preliminary research #where applica"le$. Method. Participants. %ools.

6. 7eneral researc aims,

Proposed aims: &eneral aim. Specific aims. 'esearch (uestions. 'esearch hypothesis #where applica"le$.

8. Sc edule o$ planned activities (speci$yin% tas9s and time estimated),

Schedule of the activities planned for the design and development of the empirical study, and the drafting of the research report #thesis$, as well as any dissemination activities planned #where applica"le$.

8. +ersonnel and material resources,

%he personnel and material resources re(uired, specifying which the doctoral candidate already has availa"le.

: ; # ave read and accept t e le%al notice.

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