APPLICATION FORM FOR THE
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME IN E-LEARNING
Applications can be sent up until 8 November 2010 (inclusive) to the Doctoral
Programme in E-Learning’s email address: [email protected].
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name:
Surname:
Sex:
Date of birth:
Int. pref./telephone no. 1:
Int. pref./telephone no. 2:
Email:
Address:
Postcode:
Country:
Town/city:
THESIS PROPOSAL *
The thesis proposal is the document in which the doctoral candidates state
their interests and expectations with regard to the research they wish to carry
out. Specifically, the document sets out the subject area, main aims and
(provisional) schedule of activities for the research.
This very document is to be used for the thesis proposal, which should not
exceed 1,500 words in total for all the sections. The document can be written in
Catalan, English or Spanish.
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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 pick up empirically argumented actions
and decisions about time factor in online education with the intention to improve learning.
http://catedramultilinguisme.uoc.edu/portal/english/elearncenter/recerca-innovacio/programa_recerca/index.html
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1. Provisional thesis title:
2. Description of research interests:
Short, precise summary detailing the most important aspects and the aims of the
doctoral thesis proposal.
3. Keywords for the research area chosen (maximum 5 words):
4. Brief summary of the theoretical basis of the research:
Introduction to the research proposed, detailing the following aspects:
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Pertinence, relevance and interest of the research.
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Definitive aim of the research.
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Previous and current state of scientific and technical knowledge in the thesis’s
specific area of study.
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Most important reference works.
5. Method to be used:
Explanation of the method to be used, detailing the following aspects:
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Preliminary research (where applicable).
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Method.
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Participants.
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Tools.
6. General research aims:
Proposed aims:
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General aim.
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Specific aims.
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Research questions.
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Research hypothesis (where applicable).
7. Schedule of planned activities (specifying tasks 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 applicable).
8. Personnel and material resources:
The personnel and material resources required, specifying which the doctoral
candidate already has available.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The names of the selected candidates will be published on the doctoral
programme’s website (http://www.uoc.edu/portal/english/elearncenter/recercainnovacio/doctorat-elearning/index.html) from 15 December 2010.
From this date, they will have 15 days (until 30 December, inclusive) to present
the official documentation. The documentation may be presented in Catalan,
English or Spanish at the Support Centres in person or by post.
The following documentation must be presented:
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A stamped photocopy of the official university qualification which
qualifies the candidate to access a master’s degree, in accordance with
Royal Decree 1393/2007, of 29 October 2007.
An official document accrediting having passed a minimum of 300 ECTS
credits throughout the candidate’s official university undergraduate and
postgraduate studies, of which at least 60 must be at master’s degree
level.
A transcript of higher education studies detailing the subjects studied, the
ECTS credits (or hours) achieved, examinations passed, grades by
subject and global qualification.
A CV including the candidate’s merits, such as research experience;
publications; professional experience; stays abroad, and research grants
(where applicable). The CV must also include up-to-date personal details
that allow contact with the candidate (telephone number and email
address).
A brief thesis proposal* detailing the reasons for and adequacy of the
research to be carried out or a research proposal in line with the PhD’s
programme offered.
A research paper or article written by the candidate or, where not
available, a paper analysing and reflecting on benchmark research in elearning that will have to be referred to in the research.
Two letters of recommendation detailing the candidate’s research skills,
or, where not available, three references from consolidated researchers
(voluntary documentation).
Documentation accrediting the candidate’s level of English.
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