Seminar Schedule
These are more interactive where you put what you learn in the online classes into practice. You are expected to come to these prepared and have completed the assigned online classes and additional reading materials. We will then be going over the material covered and completing active learning tasks during the seminar class time each week.
Week 1 – Introduction
Introduction to course, assessments and how to access Chiros Academy, Study skills, learning at university level
September 8
Dr, Heidi Haavik, Dr. Alice Cade
Reading
No preparation required, but we highly recommend you check out this book and this online video
- Cottrell, S. (2019) The Study Skills Handbook (5th ed). Bloomsbury Publishing
[This book is available in your library!] - UCD Teaching and Learning. Study Skills for University Learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q2n8wG1Pvo
Week 1 – Ethics in Research
Identifying ethical issues in research
September 8
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have taken this class and or done the following readings:
Reading
Week 2
Key research terminology
September 15
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- Holt et al 2016 – JMPT Effectiveness of chiro care to improve sensorimotor function associated with falls risk in older adults an RCT
Week 3
Identifying different research designs
September 22
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures
Reading
- Bakris et al 2007 – Hypertensive patients
- Cassidy 2008 – Stroke Study
- Parnell Prevost et al 2019 – Manual Therapy For The Pediatric Population
Week 4
Choosing most appropriate research design
SEPTEMBER 29
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- Gedin et al 2018 – PROMs QOL Sweden
Week 5
Critical Evaluation
October 6
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures
Reading
- Martín-Martín, A., Thelwall, M., Orduna-Malea, E. and Delgado López-Cózar, E., 2021 – Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, Scopus, Dimensions, Web of Science, and OpenCitations’ COCI: a multidisciplinary comparison of coverage via citations. Scientometrics, 126(1), pp.871-906.
- CONSORT 2010 checklist
- CONSORT 2010 flow diagram
- Roever, L., Resende, E. S., Diniz, A. L. D., Penha-Silva, N., Biondi-Zoccai, G., & Casella-Filho, A. (2015). – Critical analysis of clinical research articles: a guide for evaluation. Evidence-Based Medicine and Practice, 2, e116.
- Balon et al 1998 – Chiro Asthma
- Selano et al 1994 – UC SM on CD4 counts HIV patients
- Wiberg et al 1999 – Chiro and Colic
Week 6
Choosing Research Design
October 13
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures
Reading
Week 7
Introduction to Statistics
October 20
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- Experimental design and analysis – 2013 – Seltman, Howard J. Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
Week 8
October 27
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
Week 9
Critically evaluating the literature
November 10
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
- RM 2.04 A closer look at evidence based chiropractic
- RM 2.05 Gathering scientific evidence for a report of findings
Reading
Week 10
Gathering Information
November 17
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
Week 11
Proper referencing workshop and Academic writing
November 24
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- Kumar, P. M., Priya, N. S., Musalaiah, S. V. V. S., & Nagasree, M. (2014). – Knowing and avoiding plagiarism during scientific writing. Annals of medical and health sciences research, 4(3), 193-198.
- Neville, C. (2012). – Referencing: principles, practice and problems. RGUHS J Pharm Sci, 2(2), 1-8.
- Mack, C., 2014. – How to Write a Good Scientific Paper: Structure and Organization. Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS, 13(4), pp.1-3.
Week 12
Chiropractic Subluxation
DECEMBER 1
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
- BS1.01 The Many Models of the Chiropractic Subluxation
- BS1.02 The Brain Model of the Chiropractic Subluxation
Reading
- Heidi Haavik The Reality Check
- Kawchuck et al 2015 – real-time visualization of joint cavitation
- Haavik_et_al-2021 – European Journal of Applied Physiology
Week 13
December 8
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
Week 14
Basic Science and Chiropractic I
December 15
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures: