2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR5061M Introduction to Research Methodology and Ethics
10 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Paul Hyde
Email: t.p.hyde@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Entry to the respective programmes listed aboveCo-requisites
DSUR5104M | Statistical Methods |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
The ability to read, interpret and apply the large volume of relevant, published literature requires an understanding of research methods and statistics. The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the principles underlying independent research. We will cover mixed methods of application, including quantitative and qualitative approaches of design. There will be information on how to critically appraise the literature, further elucidation of the principles of evidence-based care, how to approach issues such as sampling, measurement, bias, data collection, analysis and reporting.Objectives
This module represents a compulsory component of the MSc and Professional Doctorate programmes in Clinical Dentistry. It aims to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their professional skills in Dentistry through developing skills that underpin research practice, to enhance their research skills and performance in the Research Project module and to receive hands-on training in the practical aspects of applying for ethical permission to carry out research on human subjects and material. In addition to providing opportunities to learn to use library and on-line facilities, the module will enable students to develop an understanding of good practice and the ethics and philosophy of research. The module also aims to provide students with some insight into intellectual property and to develop commercial awareness and knowledge of the pathways from research to commercial application of findings.Learning outcomes
By the end of this module students will:
- be able to search and report on scientific literature;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues related to ethics in research to understand the differences between audit, service evaluation and research;
- have gained some experience and insight into the practical procedures involved in applying for ethical permission for research;
- be able to outline the principles of data protection
- be able to produce a patient information sheet and consent form;
- have been introduced to the principles of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies used in Dental research.
Syllabus
A series of lectures, seminars and workshops will cover the following topics:
Basic skills in information retrieval and management
Development of library skills and bibliography management
Specialist databases and information retrieval (e.g. gene and protein sequence databases; potential for patient databases)
Ethics and good research practice
Ethics in research
Introduction to GCP
The practicalities of gaining ethical approval for dental research
Patient information and informed consent
Maintenance of records and materials related to clinical research
Introduction to the Human Tissue Act
Safety
Cross infection control in Dentistry
Introduction to General laboratory and clinical safety procedures
Introduction to COSHH and risk assessment procedures
Research methodology in Dentistry
Evidence-based dentistry
Quantitative and qualitative research
Introduction to Systematic reviews
Interface between clinical and basic sciences
Planning and executing research
Principles and practice in the areas of scientific philosophy & experimental design
How to formulate a research question
Writing a protocol
How to avoid pitfalls in laboratory studies
Funding, grant applications and finance in research
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
On-line Learning | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Lecture | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
Private study hours | 85.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Preparation for seminarsWriting a risk assessment relevant to their research
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Mid course students will be asked to look at their own research projects and produce a COSHH and risk assessment directly related to an aspect of their own work.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Written Work | Risk assessment | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 01/05/2019
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