Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit covers critical analysis of research papers and examines the strengths and weaknesses of research designs. Students gain expertise in using online information resources and managing references, preparing research funding applications, research reporting, data management and journal article writing in refereed journals. Students identify critique and synthesise the literature. Students identify requirements and write a research plan, and determine resources and funding sources for research. The requirements and guiding documents for research ethics are considered. The unit uses a variety of modes of learning and is structured to encourage students to be active and independent learners in a supportive learning environment. Some work is performed as group activities and other work is completed as individuals, reflecting how work on many research projects is undertaken.
Professional Behaviour Requirements - Please refer to the Dental School Handbook regarding requirements and consequences of non-compliance, which can delay course progression and/or graduation, depending on circumstances.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe and plan the main steps in a research project; (2) describe the use of frameworks and experimental models; (3) use skills in research design to design a project; (4) collate, critically appraise, integrate and write a review of the literature (including non-journal sources); (5) identify appropriate biostatistics questions to be considered in a research study and demonstrate working knowledge of basic biostatistics; (6) use statistical programs for simple research design and handling of data; (7) prepare data and plan analyses; (8) write a clear and thorough research proposal and format for an ADRF/APRF grant application; and (9) write an ethics application with an understanding of appropriate guidelines.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignment 1; (2) assignment 2; and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Omar Kujan
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- enrolment inthe Doctor of Clinical Dentistry 90840
- Incompatibility
- PUBH5757 Clinical Epidemiology (ID 1611)
- Contact hours
- lectures/tutorials: 2 hours per week
- Texts
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Key reading material is made available to students through CMO (Course Materials Online) and LMS (Learning Management System). Students may need to seek out other resources for assignments.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.