Unit name | Dissertation |
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Unit code | ORDSM0029 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Robb |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Student must have satisfactorily completed the Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Bristol Dental School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This Unit of Teaching will take place as a Mandatory Unit as part of a modular distance learning programme. The programme will allow students to build certificate, diploma or masters level qualifications by combining optional 20 credit units. This Unit will be completed after 6 Optional Units have been completed as the requirement to obtain the masters qualification
This unit has the following two Elements and their general aims are: -
Element 1. Critical Reading Techniques (20 Credit)
To enable the student to acquire the skills needed to search for literature on a specific topic, appraise the literature on a specific topic and produce a literature review on a specific topic.
Element 2. Project Report (40 Credit)
To enable the student to develop an understanding of the process and planning involved in producing a 10 000 word project report. In addition to demonstrating their ability to communicate their findings in a written dissertation, students will develop their ability to design, conduct and analyse a project
Critical Reading
Students should obtain a knowledge and understanding of the following:
The student should acquire the skills and attributes necessary for:
Project Report
Students should obtain a knowledge and understanding of the following:
The student should acquire the skills and attributes necessary for:
Self directed CAL sessions
Seminars/webinars
Reflecting writing
This Unit will have three summative assessments: - 1. Mid-unit asssignment (10%) 2. End of unit assignment (20%) 3. Project report (70%)
Element 1. Critical Reading Techniques (30% of unit mark)
Element 2. Project Report (70% of unit mark)
In order to pass the Unit candidates must achieve a pass mark in both elements of the unit
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