Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Qualification Paper
Course Code
ZHAS_035
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Una Stāmere
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
Develop qualification paper on topical topics in the field of oral health using the latest literature and results of previous study courses.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successfully passed the course Research paper in dentistry. To be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the study course, to use scientific material, the latest and most relevant scientific literature on the chosen topic. Prerequisites in Public Health Dentistry. Prerequisites knowledge in epidemiology, knowledge in Information Literacy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the ethical aspects of scientific projects and research design
Individual work and tests
Development and writing of qualification papers.
2.Will know the principles, indices and maps of data collection and interpretation in oral health studies
Individual work and tests
Development and writing of qualification papers.
3.Can prepare qualification paper by collecting literature and his own research
Individual work and tests
Development and writing of qualification papers. • Defending a job qualifies.
4.Able to format up work and present results
Individual work and tests
Defending a job qualifies. • Development and writing of qualification papers.
5.Able to independently develop and defend qualification paper
Individual work and tests
Defending a job qualifies.
6.Demonstrates the ability to combine information literacy, research approach and professional knowledge in the field of oral health
7.Combine knowledge in the preparation of qualification papers
Individual work and tests
Defending a job qualifies. • Development and writing of qualification papers.
Skills
1.Can prepare qualification paper by collecting literature and his own research
Individual work and tests
Development and writing of qualification papers.
2.Able to format up work and present results
Individual work and tests
Development and writing of qualification papers.
Competences
1.Able to independently develop and defend qualification paper
2.Demonstrates the ability to combine information literacy, research approach and professional knowledge in the field of oral health
Individual work and tests
Development and writing of qualification papers. • Defending a job qualifies.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Development and writing of qualification papers. |
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10 points
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To do independent research while developing a qualification thesis according to the chosen topic. The qualification work is developed in cooperation with the supervisor. The qualification thesis must be developed in accordance with the "Regulations on Writing and Defence of Qualification Paper, Student Research Paper". The volume of work is 30-40 pages. |
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2.
Defending a job qualifies. |
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10 points
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In defence of the qualification paper, the following shall be assessed: qualification paper (the work is written according to the requirements, the conformity of the content with the chosen topic, the scope of the work, compliance with the deadlines for performance of the work, the work is verified on plagiarism, the amount of sources of literature, the study and its conformity with the topic, the work has a purpose, tasks and hypothesis, the work has been edited grammatically and literally) and the student’s skills to present the qualification paper orally in front of the Commission in a prepared presentation. Final assessment consists of the assessment of the work supervisor (30%), the assessment of the reviewer (30%) and the assessment of the presentation and presentation of the student (40%). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development and defence of qualification papers.
Description
Study forms and methods, their use in dentistry. Research process, questionnaire or (clinical environment in dentistry). Scientific literature, sources of information. Research problems, choice of plan, objectives and tasks, hypothesis and design. Collection, processing and analysis of data. Presentation on the subject of the qualification paper. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
2 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Qualification work)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kvalifikācijas darba noformēšanas prasības. Mācību materiāli e-studijās studiju kursos Pētnieciskais darbs, Informācijpratība, Sabiedrības veselība un profilakse I, Sabiedrības veselība un epidemiloģija un Kvalifikācijas darbs.
2.
Maldupa, I. & Uribe, S. Ko nozīmē uz pierādījumiem balstīta zobārstniecība? Zobārstniecības raksti 35–41 (2014).
3.
Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. Rīga, RaKa. 2016, 546.lpp
4.
Spila, D. Pasaules medicīnas citējamo žurnālu datubāze Pubmed un informācijas 11 meklēšanas iespējas. (Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2014).
5.
Znotiņa, I. Uz pierādījumiem balstītas medicīnas resursi – labāko pierādījumu meklēšana un izmantošana. (Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2014)
Additional Reading
1.
Brignardello-Petersen, R., et al. A practical approach to evidence-based dentistry: How to search for evidence to inform clinical decisions. J. Am. Dent. Assoc. 145, 1262–1267 (2014).
2.
Carrasco-Labra, A., Brignardello-Petersen, R., Glick, M., Guyatt, G. H. & Azarpazhooh, A. A practical approach to evidence-based dentistry: VI: How to use a systematic review. The Journal of the American Dental Association 146, 255–265.e1 (2015).
3.
NCBI handbook [electronic publication]. [cited 2023 February 2]
4.
Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba, bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu
Other Information Sources
1.
Apmācību ceļvedis Informācijpratība [Elektronisks resurss]. (2023.20.02).