The authors are all based at the University of Huddersfield, UK, in the School of Education and Professional Development.Neil Denby is Senior Lecturer in Education and Partnership Co-ordinator for the PGCE (Schools). Helen Swift is Head of Continuing Professional Development and Course Leader for the MA in Professional Development.Robert Butroyd is Senior Lecturer in Education and Subject Coordinator for the Business Education (with Citizenship) PGCE. Jonathan Glazzard is Course Leader for Primary and Early Years Education.Jayne Price is Senior Lecturer in Education and Subject Coordinator for the PGCE Music course.

• (i) Foreword(ii) Preface(iii) IntroductionPart I: Study skills at Master's levelChapter 1: Writing at M Level - good practice in essay writing Chapter 2: Reading at M level - learning to use literature Chapter 3: Researching at M level - focus, context and rationale Part II: Research skills at Master's levelChapter 4: Methodology Chapter 5: Methods of evaluation Chapter 6: Developing a critical eye Part III: Written outcomes at Master's levelChapter 7: Drawing conclusions Chapter 8: Presenting work; focusing on a portfolio pieceChapter 9: Creative approaches to assessment Part IV: Case study materialCase Study A : Dissertation : Debbie Williams, A study into the factors which contribute to pupils not achieving in line with national average at key stage three in information and communication technology in one local authority.Case Study B : Curriculum package : Michelle Bentley, music curriculum package teaching strategy - modelling and explaining Renaissance music in year 7Case Study C : Action research report : Laura Eaglen, A study into the effectiveness of a tailored intervention for a child with an autistic spectrum disorder.AppendixSuggested further reading

The authors are all based at the University of Huddersfield, UK, in the School of Education and Professional Development.Neil Denby is Senior Lecturer in Education and Partnership Co-ordinator for the PGCE (Schools). Helen Swift is Head of Continuing Professional Development and Course Leader for the MA in Professional Development.Robert Butroyd is Senior Lecturer in Education and Subject Coordinator for the Business Education (with Citizenship) PGCE. Jonathan Glazzard is Course Leader for Primary and Early Years Education.Jayne Price is Senior Lecturer in Education and Subject Coordinator for the PGCE Music course.

• (i) Foreword(ii) Preface(iii) IntroductionPart I: Study skills at Master's levelChapter 1: Writing at M Level - good practice in essay writing Chapter 2: Reading at M level - learning to use literature Chapter 3: Researching at M level - focus, context and rationale Part II: Research skills at Master's levelChapter 4: Methodology Chapter 5: Methods of evaluation Chapter 6: Developing a critical eye Part III: Written outcomes at Master's levelChapter 7: Drawing conclusions Chapter 8: Presenting work; focusing on a portfolio pieceChapter 9: Creative approaches to assessment Part IV: Case study materialCase Study A : Dissertation : Debbie Williams, A study into the factors which contribute to pupils not achieving in line with national average at key stage three in information and communication technology in one local authority.Case Study B : Curriculum package : Michelle Bentley, music curriculum package teaching strategy - modelling and explaining Renaissance music in year 7Case Study C : Action research report : Laura Eaglen, A study into the effectiveness of a tailored intervention for a child with an autistic spectrum disorder.AppendixSuggested further reading

The authors are all based at the University of Huddersfield, UK, in the School of Education and Professional Development.Neil Denby is Senior Lecturer in Education and Partnership Co-ordinator for the PGCE (Schools). Helen Swift is Head of Continuing Professional Development and Course Leader for the MA in Professional Development.Robert Butroyd is Senior Lecturer in Education and Subject Coordinator for the Business Education (with Citizenship) PGCE. Jonathan Glazzard is Course Leader for Primary and Early Years Education.Jayne Price is Senior Lecturer in Education and Subject Coordinator for the PGCE Music course.

• (i) Foreword(ii) Preface(iii) IntroductionPart I: Study skills at Master's levelChapter 1: Writing at M Level - good practice in essay writing Chapter 2: Reading at M level - learning to use literature Chapter 3: Researching at M level - focus, context and rationale Part II: Research skills at Master's levelChapter 4: Methodology Chapter 5: Methods of evaluation Chapter 6: Developing a critical eye Part III: Written outcomes at Master's levelChapter 7: Drawing conclusions Chapter 8: Presenting work; focusing on a portfolio pieceChapter 9: Creative approaches to assessment Part IV: Case study materialCase Study A : Dissertation : Debbie Williams, A study into the factors which contribute to pupils not achieving in line with national average at key stage three in information and communication technology in one local authority.Case Study B : Curriculum package : Michelle Bentley, music curriculum package teaching strategy - modelling and explaining Renaissance music in year 7Case Study C : Action research report : Laura Eaglen, A study into the effectiveness of a tailored intervention for a child with an autistic spectrum disorder.AppendixSuggested further reading