Course Outline

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overview of the area that it addresses, the question it tackles, any hypotheses that
are tested, the methods used, the results achieved and of course the interpretation of
the data and conclusions about how this paper has advanced to field. Please note: It
is essential to present the actual figures of the article (main figures at least) so
that your audience can judge the credibility of the results. The preferred medium
is powerpoint files which will be displayed using our datashow projector (see
description of Discussion papers below). Most students choose to use a PowerPoint
presentation, but you must let the tutor know ahead of time, and provide the files
before the day of presentation.
5. Essay
A 3000-word essay on one of the six course topics. You may wish to discuss the
scope of your essay with the lecturer before you begin writing. Essays are to be
submitted to the Departmental Secretary by 5:00pm Friday 10 th June 2011.
Extensions must be requested in writing to the course coordinators. This is almost
two weeks after the final tutorial session and should give you sufficient time to
concentrate on your exam.
6. Assignment of papers and essays
At the beginning of the course, we will arbitrarily assign you to one or more discussion
papers. The number you are assigned will depend on how many students we have in
the course each year but will likely be one, and no more than two. You may
“negotiate” with other students if you wish to change your time or topic but must let
the course coordinators know of any changes.
Several essay topics will be provided and you can choose a 1,2,3 priority. This will be
done in the first session. This is in order to distribute students evenly across the
essay topics
7. Advice
The following facilities are available to you in the Division:
Tearooms-
level 3 Clinical Building
Photocopiers- level 3 Pathology Building 504
level 3 Clinical Building
Please note that the secretaries in the Department may be able to assist with photocopying,
but that this is not a service which can be provided instantaneously. Please provide material
well in advance.
All teaching in MEDSCI 708 will be in Room 502-034.
PDF copies of all articles selected for discussion will be placed on a website for you to read or
print-off.
Important
The essay must be an original work of scholarship. Unacknowledged copying or plagiarism in
completing this work is treated as an examination offence (see University Calendar).
Word limit for the essay = 3,000 words.
Any photocopying of presentation handouts must be done before the day of the presentation.
The secretaries may not be able to photocopy materials on the day of the presentation.