Determinants of Graduate Economics Student Preparation in an Online Environment

Autor/inn/en	Robinson, Zurika; Uys, Thea
Titel	Determinants of Graduate Economics Student Preparation in an Online Environment
Quelle	In: Cogent Education, 10 (2023) 1, Artikel 2179835 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Robinson, Zurika)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
DOI	10.1080/2331186X.2023.2179835
Schlagwörter	Graduate Students; Economics Education; Online Courses; COVID-19; Pandemics; Honors Curriculum; Student Research; Assignments; Grades (Scholastic); Undergraduate Study; Social Media; Computer Software; Computer Mediated Communication; Student Attitudes; Library Instruction; Research Methodology; Distance Education; Supervisor Supervisee Relationship; Foreign Countries; Research Training; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Wirtschaftskunde; Online course; Online-Kurs; Studentenforschung; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Notenspiegel; Grundstudium; Soziale Medien; Computerkonferenz; Schülerverhalten; Bibliotheksverzeichnis; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Ausland; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	This paper analyses the determinants or factors that best explain student research skills and success in the honours research report module during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. The study reported in this paper employed the mixed methods approach comprising a quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative and econometric analysis of the dependent variable, namely, the final marks for the research report and the independent variables that explain it. The results show significance in terms of the assignments and existing knowledge marks in terms of their bachelor's average mark. We extend the analysis to a qualitative and quantitative survey, which indicated that the mean statistical feedback was above average and therefore strongly agreed/agreed except for library use by the student. Students, therefore, need more guidance in terms of library use and the open questions showed a need for a research methods course in future. Furthermore, supervision tends to be a significant determinant in all cases. It is also here where supervisors can use social media instruments such as WhatsApp and Facebook to inform students further. This study contributes as the first to investigate the preparation and research skills of students for masters and doctoral studies during the COVID-19 pandemic in an online environment. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01