Unit name | Audit/Research Project |
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Unit code | ORDS20019 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Miss. Sarah Bain |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
N/A |
Co-requisites |
N/A |
School/department | Bristol Dental School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit is only taught on the Diploma in Dental Hygiene.
Year 2
In the first term of year two, each student must complete a compulsory 4000 word written project and present the key findings. The project work must be completed and passed as sign up for the final Diploma examination.
The written project must be the students own work but is facilitated by a mentor/staff member. This unit is designed to develop abilities in management of own time/ resources and inspire professional research skills including an understanding of evidence base, analytical thought processes and development of a commitment to lifelong learning.
Aims:
The aim of this unit is to develop abilities in management of own time/ resources and inspire professional research skills, analytical thought processes and development of a commitment to lifelong learning.
Small Group seminars
Individual tutorials with mentors/staff
E-study
Independent study
Formative:
Research Techniques
Techniques are taught and developed to enable self-direct learning and complete a 4000 written project on a subject relating to the clinical practice of Dental Hygiene. Feedback and Tutorial support is given regularly.
Summative:
Enquiry & Self-Directed Based Learning
Completion of a 4000 written project on a subject relating to the clinical practice of Dental Hygiene. Feedback and Tutorial support is given, the project is a requirement as a sign up to finals and is presented by the student to their peer group and tutors. 100% of Unit assessment
Online UoB information on referencing & correct procedures for research articles/ project work http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/referencing/index.htm
Internet Detective (online tutorial designed to help students develop the critical thinking required for their internet research http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2006/992.html