2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PATH3140 Paper Criticism
20 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Karen Lee
Email: K.E.Lee@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of the first two years of an MBChB at a UK University. For international students, proof of proficiency in the English language will be required, a minimum of English GCSE Grade B or IELTS 7.5 (including 7.5 in spoken English), or equivalent.This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
- Provide an understanding of the process of scientific publication- Equip students with the ability to critically appraise published papers and extract key information from these papers.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Classify the different types of articles which appear in clinical research journals;
- Describe the processes of submitting articles for publication and the peer review of scientific literature;
- Prepare an abstract of a published scientific paper;
- Analyse the contents of original articles and criticise the findings;
- Discuss and critically evaluate the interpretation of original data.
Skills outcomes
1. understand the process of publication and peer review of medical and scientific research
2. deploy accurately the standard techniques of analysis and enquiry within Medicine
3. demonstrate a conceptual understanding which enables the development and sustaining of an argument
4. appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of knowledge in published medical research
Syllabus
The aim of the module is to encourage students to develop their critical and analytical skills with discussion and debate. Learning takes place in small groups and initially encompasses the process of paper publication, peer review and the scientific methods.
The paper criticisms will develop the students' critical faculties by asking them to understand, condense and interpret scientific papers. The emphasis will be on the scientific method and not on the content of these papers.
The ability to evaluate published research will be assessed in an examination when an unseen paper will be presented for critical analysis.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 188.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 12.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Reading tutorial material and preparing formative abstracts and appraisals.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Tutorial discussions and individual written feedback on formative abstracts and appraisals.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 300 word abstract | 10.00 |
| Assignment | Paper Criticism - 1,000 words appraisal | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Dates for submission of assessment vary year on year and are displayed in the Programme Guide and on the VLE. Compensation of marks from the separate assessed elements is permitted.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:09
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