Dental Research Project B (DENT90123)

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of Dental Research Project B students should:

• be able to document research findings;
• have the ability and confidence to participate effectively in collaborative research and learning as a team-member, while respecting individual differences;
• have the ability to evaluate and synthesize research and professional literature;
• have developed high-calibre problem-solving abilities characterised by flexibility of approach;
• have a superior capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
• be able to design, conduct and report original research;
• have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for ethics of scholarship.

Generic skills

• Students should be able to: 1. access new knowledge from different sources, analyse and interpret it in a critical manner; 2. develop skills in effective communication with teaching staff and peers; 3. develop effective organisational skills and time management; 4. develop skills in team work and workplace safety; 5. identify and address their own learning needs; 6. identify, interpret, measure and record data; 7. develop intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological basis of research activities; 8. develop skills in leadership and teamwork; 9. value and be able to apply scientific evidence; and 10. have the capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.