Research Design 1 (DENT90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Melbourne Dental School
Specialist Coordinator
Implants - Dr Jaafar Abduo
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce students to the principles of research and the inherent methodologies, as well as to the methods for critical appraisal of the available scientific literature. Students will have the opportunity to plan a research investigation in an area of clinical interest. In consultation with a research supervisor and/or the course coordinator, participants will formulate a research question.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Define the different types of research questions and the characteristics of a 'good' research question, formulate an answerable research question and develop a conceptual hypothesis
- Describe the theoretical concepts behind a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques
- Employ the principles of ethical clinical research and of the responsibilities of researchers
Skills
- Formulate a research question answerable with existing research evidence in an area of clinical interest
- Systematically search the available literature and demonstrate advanced appraisal of published research literature and evidence
- Synthesise, interpret, and integrate research findings from multiple sources
Application of Knowledge and Skills
- Plan a research project, including the steps to obtain ethical approval
Generic skills
- Articulate the breadth of knowledge gained in a particular discipline
- Apply their understanding to research conception and design;
- Communicate advanced concepts in written form;
- Exercise responsibility for their own learning;
- Manage their time effectively.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Essay 1: Research problem
| Middle of the teaching period | 30% |
Essay 2: Critical appraisal of literature (related to the research problem)
| Toward the end of the teaching period | 70% |
Completion of RIOT training module
| First half of the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David Manton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 1-hour lecture each week plus three hours of non-contact private study each week. Total time commitment 140 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Specialist Coordinator
Implants - Dr Jaafar Abduo
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Implants)
Last updated: 4 March 2025