Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Qualification Paper
Course Code
ZTMVK_085
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
6.00
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 a qualification paper within the study course on current topics in the field of oral health, using the latest scientific literature.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successfully completed study courses information literacy and research paper in dentistry. Prerequisites in English and epidemiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.- Is familiar with the ethical aspects of scientific projects and research design. - Will know the principles, indices and maps of data collection and interpretation in oral health studies. - Is able to prepare qualification papers by collecting literature and his own research. - Able to draw up work and present results. - Able to independently develop and defend qualification paper. - Demonstrate the ability to combine information literacy, research approach and professional knowledge in the field of oral health. - Collect knowledge in the preparation of qualification papers.
Skills
1.- Is able to prepare qualification papers by compiling literature and research. - Able to draw up work and present results.
Competences
1.- Able to independently develop and defend qualification paper. - Demonstrate the ability to combine information literacy, research approach and professional knowledge in the field of oral health.
Assessment
Individual work
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Development and writing of qualification papers. |
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10 points
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Carry out an independent study while developing a qualification paper according to the selected topic. Qualification paper shall be created in cooperation with the work supervisor. Qualification paper shall be developed in accordance with the “regulations for the writing and defence of qualification paper, student research paper”. The work is between 30 and 40 pages. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
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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On site
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Study room
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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. |
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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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. |
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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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Study room
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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. |
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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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):
6.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Qualification work)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kvalifikācijas darba noformēšanas prasības. Mācību materiāli e-studijās studiju kursos Pētnieciskais darbs, Informācijpratība un Kvalifikācijas darbs.
2.
Maldupa, I. & Uribe, S. Ko nozīmē uz pierādījumiem balstīta zobārstniecība? Zobārstniecības raksti 35–41. 2014. ( jaunāku izdevumu nav)
3.
Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba, bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu
4.
Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. Rīga, RaKa. 2016, 546.lpp
5.
Spila, D. Pasaules medicīnas citējamo žurnālu datubāze Pubmed un informācijas 11 meklēšanas iespējas. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2014. ( jaunāku izdevumu nav)
6.
Znotiņa, I. Uz pierādījumiem balstītas medicīnas resursi – labāko pierādījumu meklēšana un izmantošana. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2014. (jaunāku izdevumu nav)
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.
Other Information Sources
1.
Apmācību ceļvedis Informācijpratība [Elektronisks resurss]. (2023.20.02).