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ODONT 6017OL - Research Methods and Ethics

Online - Semester 2 - 2025

The course of seminars and workshops aims to provide students with an appreciation of research methods, experimental design and ethics as they apply to research in dentistry and forensic sciences. Students will gain an understanding of scientific methods, human and animal ethics as well as the ethics approval process. In addition students will receive a grounding in biostatistics, experimental design and methodology, analysis, management and presentation of data, evaluation of research papers, scientific writing and oral presentations. Students are also required to complete training in laboratory and chemical safety, use of bibliography databases and the Cochrane Library and evidence-based dentistry. Where possible, the material presented will be selected to meet the research project of the students enrolled.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ODONT 6017OL
    Course Research Methods and Ethics
    Coordinating Unit Dental
    Term Semester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Online
    Units 3
    Contact Supervision as required
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Restrictions Available to Grad Dip Forensic Odontology students only
    Assessment Participation in seminar, evaluation and written critique of given scientific paper
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Denice Higgins

    Director and Senior Specialist Odontologist
    Forensic Odontology Unit/ Adelaide Dental School
    Helen Mayo South, North Terrace Campus

    Phone:  8313 6292
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    Full details will be made available in MyUni.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

     On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1 Be able to demonstrate knowledge of research literacy
    2 Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of basic research methods
    3 Be able to explain the significant risks and ethical issues raised by the conduct of research
    4 Be able to identify appropriate techniques underlying different research approaches
    5 Be able to understand and apply the fundamental principles of the research process as they apply to answering research questions in dentistry
    6 Be able to critically evaluate scientific research and literature and techniques to inform evidence based specialist research and practice
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1 - 6

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 4, 5, 6

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    		 1 - 3

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 1 - 6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    		 3, 5, 6

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 3 - 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Details will be made available in MyUni.

    Recommended Resources

    Details will be made available in MyUni.

    Online Learning

    Learning modules and formative multiple choice true false quizzes will be made available through MyUni.



  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    Participation in online seminar program

     Attend ethics workshops

     Evaluation and written critique of scientific paper

     Presentation of research proposal

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Online lectures: 12 x 3 hour sessions
    Assignments: 30 hours
    Research Proposal: 24 hours
    Reading/Other Study: 48 hours

    Learning Activities Summary
    Online seminars and quizzes
    Interactive Blackboard group discussions
    Specific Course Requirements
    N/A
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Online modules and quizzes
    Written proposal
    Written critique
    Assessment Detail

    To achieve a pass in this course, you must

    • Complete each Module and the short quiz. All quizzes must be completed accurately for a

    pass to be achieved. Multiple attempts at each quiz are allowed.

    • Evaluate and provide a written critique of a scientific paper – this will be 40% of your

    assessment. This will be in the form of an essay of no more than 2000 words.

    • Create and present a research proposal – this will be 60% of your assessment. This will be

    undertaken with appropriate guidance from your Supervisor(s) and will utilise the learning

    from the RME seminars. The proposal will be a maximum of 3000 words (excluding

    references). The presentation will be 15minutes with 5 minutes for questions.

    Submission

    Essays will be submitted through the My Uni portal

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

  • Student Support
  • Policies & Guidelines

    This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.

  • Fraud Awareness

    Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.

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