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Research Design 2 (DENT90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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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
Semester 2
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
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Building on skills developed in DENT90031 Research Design 1, this subject will provide students with the opportunity to formulate a research question and develop a research proposal. This subject will provide students with the practical knowledge required to design and plan a research project with consideration given to the process and requirements of ethics approval and selection of appropriate research methods. Students will also enhance their oral and written communication skills as they present components of their proposal across the semester for supervisor and peer feedback.
In the second year of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Implants), the students will implement the project they designed in this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Describe the theoretical concepts behind a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques
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
- Communicate a research proposal effectively in oral and written formats
Generic skills
- Communicate advanced concepts in written and oral form;
- Exercise responsibility for their own learning;
- Manage their time effectively.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
DENT90031 | Research Design 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Oral presentation: Research question
| First half of the teaching period | 15% |
Research question
| First half of the teaching period | 10% |
Essay: Research methodology
| Mid teaching period | 20% |
Oral presentation: Research proposal
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Summary of project plan included data analysis
| During the assessment period | 35% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
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 197 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 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
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Paolo Cattaneo 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 197 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 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
Time commitment details
174 hours This time is allocated to preparation of the assessments
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Implants)
Last updated: 31 January 2024