Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Methods of Research I
Course Code
REK_129
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Signe Tomsone
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Develop and strengthen basic skills of students in research methodology: prepare students for quantitative research project, to develop the skills to create a report on the study (written report, presentation, poster), to develop the skills to justify the importance of scientific research in the development of rehabilitation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge about human, environment, public health, electronic databases and basics in biometry.
Basic computer skills.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As the result of study course student will acquire knowledge about: • the development of research project; • the importance of research in profession; • quantitative and qualitative research; • legislation and regulations concerning research.
Skills
1.As the result of study course student will acquire basic skills in: • formulation of research questions; • independent scientific literature searching; • a critical assessment of scientific publications in the specialty; • understanding, choosing and justifying appropriate research design and methodology, taking into account the ethical aspects; • writing a report on the study.
Competences
1.As the result of study course student will be able to practically apply the acquired basic knowledge and skills in carrying out research project, critically read professional scientific publications, to prepare reports on the studies (written report, presentation, poster).
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual and group work – getting ready for tests, quizzes; preparing presentations for seminars; independent work with information sources, including work on mini research project of the chosen theme.
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• Active and productive participation in practical sessions;
• Quality of oral answers;
• Active and productive participation in the work of project groups;
• Timely, in high-quality completed written assignments and presentations;
• Passed written tests;
• Quality of final test and quality of presentation of results of research project;
• At the end of the course – an exam (written).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pētniecība: teorija un prakse / Kristīnes Mārtinsones, Anitas Piperes, Daigas Kamerādes zinātniskajā redakcijā; Rīga, RaKa, 2016, 546 lpp.
2.
DePoy, E., Gitlin, L. (2016). Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple strategies. Toronto: Mosby,Inc. (3. nodaļa, latv. val.)
Additional Reading
1.
Baltiņš M. (2003) Lietišķā epidemioloģija. Rīga: Zinātne
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DePoy, E., Gitilin, L. (2016). Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple strategies.Toronto: Mosby,Inc.
3.
Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes : pētījums / sastādītāja Kristīne Mārtinsone; Rīga, RaKa, 2011, 284 lpp.
Other Information Sources
3.
www.cebp.nl
4.
www.pedro.fhs.usyd.edu.au/
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International journal of rehabilitation research http://journals.lww.com/intjrehabilres/pages/default.aspx
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Helsinku deklarācija
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RSU ētikas kodekss
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Zinātnieka ētikas kodekss
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Zinātniskās darbības likums
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Fizisku personu datu aizsardzības likums
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Ārstniecības likums
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Pacientu tiesību likums