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Before you start

Rationale and potential impact of your research

Identifying the rationale for and potential impact of your study

Your research question

How to identify an appropriate research question

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Identifying literature

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Practical considerations

Practical issues to consider in carrying out educational research

Before you start continued 2

Research or evaluation?

Understanding the difference between educational research and evaluation

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