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Research Project A (DENT90109)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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This two-part subject provides students with the opportunity to learn the essential skills needed to undertake research. In addition, students will gain first-hand experience in experimental design, and in data collection, analysis, and presentation. Students will undertake a literature review, a research report and an oral presentation.

This subject must be taken in conjunction with DENT90110 Research Project B in consecutive years.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Conduct research in biomedical, dental and health sciences.
  • Design experiments.
  • Prepare and give oral and written presentation of the results.
  • Express intellectual, scientific arguments; and
  • Assimilate and critically evaluate existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm.

Generic skills

  • Articulating the breadth of knowledge gained in a particular discipline;
  • Critical appraisal of draft documents; developing the ability to exercise critical judgement;
  • Expressing persuasive intellectual arguments;
  • High level written report presentations;
  • Managing a research project;
  • Oral communication and presentation;
  • Rigorous and independent thinking; and
  • Time management and self-management skills

Last updated: 8 November 2024