Master Thesis

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Master Thesis (RSS699)

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Language: English

Duration: 36 months

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Area of Interest: Humanities and Social Sciences

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Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

Students will work independently, under the guidance of a supervisor to develop proficiency in research skills. Students will be assigned supervisors based on the matching of their indicated research interests and supervisor expertise. Possible research projects that students may design could include projects related to SHBS’s research programme on well-being, or other projects to address issues related to well-being. Students will be guided by their supervisors to design and complete a research project through the entire research process. This includes conceptualising an appropriate social science master research thesis, formulating appropriate research questions, literature review, choosing suitable research design and methods, data collection and analysis and report writing. The main requirements of the thesis are a formal report of approximately 40,000 words and the oral defense.

Level: 6
Credit Units: 40
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

RSS699 (I) (10 cu): Introduction to research and professional research skills; Selection of topic and formulation of research questions/problem; Preliminary literature review
RSS699 (II) (10 cu): Literature review; Research design; Academic writing; Ethics
RSS699 (III) (10 cu): Data collection; Statistical training/workshops; Data analysis and interpretation; Thesis writing
RSS699 (IV) (10 cu): Completion of thesis; Oral defense; Amendments and final submission

Learning Outcome

Examine the existing literature
Critique the previous research
Assess the significance and suitability of proposed research topic in light of the existing research
Formulate clear research questions and hypotheses
Design a research project using the appropriate methods to address the research question
Analyze and interpret the data
Assess the findings, propose alternative theories and interpretations of the findings, and critique the study
Construct coherent arguments for the thesis and present the findings
Recommend areas for follow-up studies
Prepare formal reports and present or publish the research output