RESEARCH IN DENTISTRY
DEN3RID
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the fundamentals of research in the health sciences. Students will learn the skills to acquire and appraise research and synthesise findings in order to implement evidence-based practice.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMohd Masood
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course: HBOHSB and have passed DEN2MDA OR Must be enrolled in course: HZHSDD and must have passed DEN2MED and DEN2CGD and DEN2IDP and DEN2DPH.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the major concepts of scientific enquiry.
- Activities:
- Tutorial.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Discuss the relationship between study design, analysis, interpretation and application to clinical issues.
- Activities:
- Tutorial, individual assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Interpret qualitative and quantitative data and discuss their collection, analysis and display.
- Activities:
- Tutorial, individual assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Frame a research problem and develop specific research questions.
- Activities:
- Assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Critically appraise research reports.
- Activities:
- Tutorials, assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
06. Propose a resolution to a clinical practice problem or issue based on analysis of research evidence.
- Activities:
- Team assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMohd Masood
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
"Students undertake 26 hours of online interactive lessons"
Tutorial
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake a total of 26 hours of interactive FTF classes throughout the year."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1000-word equivalent online assessment using weekly quiz | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| One individual 2,500-word assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One group-based 1,500 word assignment (500 words per student) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |