2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR5065M Research Project

40 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Alasdair McKechnie
Email: A.McKechnie@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry level requirement for MSc OS and MSc Paeds as per Course Finder

Co-requisites

DSUR5022M

Research Methods Ethics and Statistics

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The preparation of a research dissertation provides practical experience in independent research which gives a solid foundation for further research. Students will agree and undertake an individual project and deepen their understanding of the philosophy of research, methodology, ethics and ethical approval and good practice. They may gain experience of working within research groups, with clinical and non-clinical colleagues. Skills will be enhanced in literature searching, data management, interpretation and the critical appraisal of published research as well as safety and ethical issues. There will be opportunities for students to develop their experience of the presentation of data in both written and oral formats.

Objectives

This module represents an essential research component of the MSc Oral Surgery and MSc Paediatric Dentistry.

It aims to provide students with the opportunity to:

- enhance their professional skills in Dentistry through individual original research projects. Through carrying out this research project they will develop their understanding of research methodology, good practise and the ethics and philosophy of research. They will gain experience of working within research groups with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

- enhance their skills in literature searching, data handling and interpretation and in critical appraisal of published research.

- provide them with some insight into the processes of applying for funding of research and project planning.

- gain experience of scientific writing and presentation of data in written and oral formats.

Learning outcomes
Through successful completion of this module students will be able to;
1. formulate ideas and hypotheses proactively and develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these;

2. demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject area and expertise in relevant research skills which may include:

- critically evaluating current issues,
- research and advanced scholarship
- relevant ethical and legal issues
- relevant health and safety issues

3. take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and develop professional relationships with others and demonstrate responsible working practice.

4. present and defend research outcomes which extend to the forefront of the discipline or area of clinical practice;

5. interpret and communicate knowledge through research and scholarship of publishable quality that would satisfy a peer review.

Skills outcomes
Students will contribute to the design and carry out a project appropriate to research in their specialist topic.

Syllabus

Regular meetings with supervisors in relation to the production of the research dissertation.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Meetings	3	1.00	3.00
Supervision Meetings	10	1.00	10.00
Lecture	1	1.00	1.00
Seminar	1	3.00	3.00
Private study hours			383.00
Total Contact hours			17.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

Students will use their private study time to update their knowledge of the relevant contemporary literature, maintain their research site-file including proper records of their results, and to gain the expertise needed to analyse and interpret their data. Students will prepare for an oral presentation, which will be delivered, informally, to their peers during a seminar session (this is formative). Private study time will then be used to write a position paper (up to 3000 words), dissertation of up to 10000 words and prepare a presentation for a formal oral examination.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress is monitored throughout the project in regular meetings with supervisors. Students are also expected to present their research to peers and academics at research group meetings.

Students will be assessed formatively by their supervisors for their diligence and the execution of their research throughout the project. Additional feedback from peers and supervisors following verbal presentation of project proposal will be available.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	10,000 words	75.00
Oral Presentation	Oral Presentation and Defence	15.00
Oral Presentation	Verbal presentation to Peers- Formative	0.00
Essay	Position Paper (3000 words)	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

The Oral Presentation will be for 15 minutes with approximately 45 minutes for questioning

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 23/08/2022

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