2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR5363M Research Dissertation

40 credits

Module manager: Prof Maisoon Al-Jawad/ Dr Paula Lancaster
Email: M.Al-Jawad@leeds.ac.uk/ P.E.Lancaster@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

Must meet the entrance requirements for the MClin Dent programme

Pre-requisites

DSUR5061M	Introduction to Research Methodology and Ethics
DSUR5104M	Statistical Methods

Module replaces

None

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

There is an expanding culture of research in general dental practice. Practice-based research affords the opportunity for practitioners to be part of a practice-based clinical research network; such networks enhance the professional working lives of dentists as well as their clinical skills. The preparation of a research dissertation provides practical experience in independent research which gives a solid foundation for further research in your own practice. Students will undertake an individual project and so 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. We will provide some insight into the processes of applying for the funding of research and of project planning. There will be opportunities for students to develop their experience of the presentation of data in both written and oral formats.

Objectives

This module has been designed specifically to support General Dental Practitioners in undertaking research in general dental practice. It will bring to life the knowledge and skills gained in the Research Methodology and Ethics and Statistical Methods modules with the acumen of the general dental practitioner.
The student will develop useful skills in presentation and writing.

Learning outcomes
Through successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. interpret and communicate their academic credibility through research and scholarship of publishable quality that would satisfy peer review
2. present, discuss and defend research outcomes which extend to the forefront of the discipline or area of clinical practice
3. demonstrate critical insight into knowledge of the subject area and expertise in relevant research skills
4. proactively and reflectively work with colleagues.

Skills outcomes
Students will design and carry out a project appropriate to research in general dental practice

Syllabus

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

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Group learning	6	1.00	6.00
Seminar	1	2.00	2.00
Tutorial	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			382.00
Total Contact hours			18.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

Students will use their private study time to maintain and 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 analysze 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 dissertation of up to 10000 words and prepare for a formal oral examination.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress is monitored throughout the project in regular meetings with supervisors (a minimum of 8 throughout the year). Students are also expected to present their research to peers and academics at research group meetings.
At the start of the year, the students will present the research proposal prepared in their research methodology module, including justification of resources; this will be a formative assessment and will allow the department to assess the availability of resources.

The literature review submitted as part of the Research Methodology module will have been assessed by their supervisor(s) using agreed and transparent criteria.

Students will be assessed formatively by their supervisors for their diligence and the execution of their research throughout the project.
Final assessment will be through submission of a research dissertation.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	10,000	80.00
Presentation	Verbal presentation of findings to colleagues	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		80.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Unseen Practical exam (S2)	1 hr 00 mins	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		20.00

There will be compensation between exams/coursework. The presentation will be for 15 minutes with 45 minutes for questioning.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/06/2021 16:21:05

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