100 essential terms defined for UK undergraduate, Master's and PhD study.
A short summary at the start of a dissertation or article.
American Psychological Association referencing style.
Hierarchy of cognitive learning objectives.
Chicago Manual of Style referencing.
A published correction to a scholarly article.
A snapshot study measuring participants at one point in time.
Extended research project, typically the capstone of a UK degree.
The theory of knowledge: what can we know and how?
Qualitative method that studies people in their cultural setting.
Six-stage reflective model widely used in UK nursing and teacher training.
Author-date citation style used across UK universities.
A testable statement about relationships between variables.
Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion.
Four-stage experiential learning model.
Ordered response scale, typically five or seven points.
A synthesised critical account of existing scholarship on a topic.
A study that follows the same participants over time.
The overall strategy behind chosen research methods.
Modern Humanities Research Association style.
The theory of what exists.
The Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities.
Process by which experts evaluate scholarly work before publication.
Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental analysis.
Presenting another's work or ideas as your own.
Original material, not analysed or interpreted by others.
Interpretation or analysis of primary material.
Qualitative method identifying patterns of meaning across data.
In UK usage, the doctoral research submission.
Numbered citation style used in biomedical writing.
Oral examination defending a thesis.
