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Research Informed Practice I (DENT3021)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
Herston
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
Study level
Undergraduate
Location
Herston
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
Herston
Coordinating unit
Dentistry School

This course provides a foundation in dental research, methods, and practice. It includes competency-building activities that enhance student learning through the review of published research, tutorials, and quizzes/assignments.

DENT3021 Research Informed Practice I is the first course of the Evidence-based Practice Stream within the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) program. 


The course equips students to evaluate research and apply an evidence-based approach to clinical practice. Students will be introduced to the research process from a researcher's perspective and begin developing the skills and knowledge key to successful research. 

Course requirements

Recommended prerequisites

We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:

DENT3000

Course contact

Course staff

Lecturer

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

The course includes a 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week. 

Aims and outcomes

The course aims to enable you to:

  • Apply the fundamentals of the research process to a clinical context and use an evidence-based approach to your clinical practice.
  • Integrate clinical knowledge and research skills to read and evaluate dental research literature.
  • Synthesise and communicate the evidence underpinning your clinical practice to various audiences.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Apply basic oral epidemiology terminology, definitions and calculations using manual and technology-assisted methods

LO2.

Critically review and synthesise existing evidence from a range of sources to develop coherent and logical arguments

LO3.

Produce informed and original research questions and hypotheses for a health-based context

LO4.

Compare and contrast study designs used to answer clinical questions in oral health research

LO5.

Interpret and professionally communicate evidence-based practice knowledge, skills and ideas to expert audiences

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set Lecture Quiz A 20%

19/08/2024 - 6/09/2024

Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set Lecture Quiz B 20%

16/09/2024 - 11/10/2024

Tutorial/ Problem Set Tutorial Assignment A 10%

2/09/2024 - 20/09/2024

Tutorial/ Problem Set Tutorial Assignment B 10%

30/09/2024 - 11/10/2024

Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set Literature Review Assignment 40%

7/10/2024 - 21/10/2024

Assessment details

Lecture Quiz A

Mode
Activity/ Performance
Category
Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set
Weight
20%
Due date

19/08/2024 - 6/09/2024

Learning outcomes
L02, L03

Task description

Learn the fundamentals of conducting research in dentistry and then put your knowledge to the test in this quiz.

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Lecture Quiz B

Mode
Activity/ Performance
Category
Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set
Weight
20%
Due date

16/09/2024 - 11/10/2024

Learning outcomes
L02, L03

Task description

Learn the fundamentals of conducting research in dentistry and then put your knowledge to the test in this quiz.

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Tutorial Assignment A

Mode
Activity/ Performance
Category
Tutorial/ Problem Set
Weight
10%
Due date

2/09/2024 - 20/09/2024

Learning outcomes
L01, L04, L05

Task description

Explore different dental research study designs, dental public health concepts and utilize your understanding to complete the tutorial assignment.

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Tutorial Assignment B

Mode
Activity/ Performance
Category
Tutorial/ Problem Set
Weight
10%
Due date

30/09/2024 - 11/10/2024

Learning outcomes
L01, L04, L05

Task description

Explore different dental research study designs, dental public health concepts and utilize your understanding to complete the tutorial assignment.

Submission guidelines

Tutorial is submitted through Blackboard.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Literature Review Assignment

Mode
Written
Category
Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set
Weight
40%
Due date

7/10/2024 - 21/10/2024

Learning outcomes
L02, L03

Task description

In this assessment, you will develop research skills that are essential for applying an evidence-based approach to your clinical practice. You will also improve your formal academic research writing skills, including structuring your work effectively, ensuring logical progression and flow, organizing paragraphs, and using appropriate citation styles. These skills will be crucial as you prepare for your final year research project. The assessment will involve finding relevant literature related to an oral health research question and then methodically analyzing this literature to assess the information and evidence used to support the research.

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Grade Cut off Percent Description
1 (Low Fail) 0 - 19

Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

2 (Fail) 20 - 44

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

3 (Marginal Fail) 45 - 49

Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes

Course grade description: Attains the overall pass mark BUT has failed the hurdle requirement.

4 (Pass) 50 - 64

Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: And has passed the hurdle requirement.

5 (Credit) 65 - 74

Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: And has passed the hurdle requirement.

6 (Distinction) 75 - 84

Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: And has passed the hurdle requirement.

7 (High Distinction) 85 - 100

Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: And has passed the hurdle requirement.

Additional course grading information

Students must reasonably attempt all assessment tasks in order to pass the course.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

Students must reasonably attempt all assessment tasks in order to pass the course.

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

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Week 1

(22 Jul - 28 Jul)

Lecture

Introduction to Research in Dentistry

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 2

(29 Jul - 04 Aug)

Tutorial

T1: Intro to outcome measure and measure of association [DPH]

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Reading a Research Article

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 3

(05 Aug - 11 Aug)

Tutorial

T2: Research Study Design: Randomised Clinical Trial

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Research Writing

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 4

(12 Aug - 18 Aug)

Lecture

Dental Research: Materials

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 5

(19 Aug - 25 Aug)

Tutorial

T3: Research Study Design: Cohort Studies

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Dental Research: Biology

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 6

(26 Aug - 01 Sep)

Tutorial

T4: Research Study Design: Case-Control Studies

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Dental Research: Nanotechnology

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 7

(02 Sep - 08 Sep)

Tutorial

T5: Confounding and Bias

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Clinical Dental Research

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 8

(09 Sep - 15 Sep)

Tutorial

T6: Accessing Data and Sampling

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Dental Public Health Research

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 9

(16 Sep - 22 Sep)

Tutorial

T7: Matching and Effect Modification

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Writing Literature Review

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 10

(30 Sep - 06 Oct)

Tutorial

T8: Survey Design

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Ethics in Research

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

Week 11

(07 Oct - 13 Oct)

Tutorial

T9: Intro to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis

Learning outcomes: L01, L04

Lecture

Finding a Research Topic

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05

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