
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.
Dr. Nitika Kumari, Dr. Heidi Haavik, Dr. Usman Ghani, Dr. Tanja Glucina, Dr. Jenna Duehr
Reading
- 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
Dr. Nitika Kumari, Dr. Heidi Haavik, Dr. Usman Ghani, Dr. Tanja Glucina, Dr. Jenna Duehr
Reading
Dr. Nitika Kumari
Reading
- Holt et al 2016 – JMPT Effectiveness of chiro care to improve sensorimotor function associated with falls risk in older adults an RCT
Dr. Nitika Kumari
Reading
- Bakris et al 2007 – Hypertensive patients
- Cassidy 2008 – Stroke Study
- Parnell Prevost et al 2019 – Manual Therapy For The Pediatric Population
Week 5 – October 3: Choosing the most appropriate research design
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85822509050
Student Task SheetDr. Nitika Kumari
Reading
- Gedin et al 2018 – PROMs QOL Sweden
Week 6 – October 10: Literature Search Tutorial
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88248254017
Dr. Jenna Duehr
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.
Week 7 – October 17: Proper Referencing Workshop and Academic Writing
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87316253082
Dr. Usman Ghani
Lecture – – 9:00 am BST / 9:00 pm NZT

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 8 – October 24: Evidence-Based Practice: Gathering info. for a Report of Findings
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81714433043
Dr. Jenna Duehr
Lecture – 9:00 am BST / 9:00 pm NZT

Reading
- Greenhalgh T. (2016) – Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health. John Wiley and Sons: Australia.
[This book is available in your library!]
Week 9 – November 7: Introduction to statistics – Entering Data and online statistics software
Dr. Usman Ghani
Reading
- Experimental design and analysis – 2013 – Seltman, Howard J. Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
Week 10 – November 14: Basic statistical calculations. Descriptive Statistics
Dr. Usman Ghani
Week 11 – November 21: Critically evaluating the literature
Dr. Nitika kumara
Reading
- 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 12 – November 28: Science vs. Pseudoscience. History and Philosophy of Science
Dr. Tanja Glucina
Reading
- Godfrey-Smith P. (2014) Theory and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (Science & Its Conceptual Foundations). The University of Chicago Press: Chicago
[This book is available in your library!]
Week 13 – December 5: Evidence-Based Chiropractic Practice
Dr. Tanja Glucina
Reading
- Greenhalgh T. (2016) Understanding Research methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health. John Wiley and Sons: Australia.
[This book is available in your library!]
- Antonaci et al 2016 – Cervicogenic headache presentation diagnosis and DDX
- Bogduk Cervicogenic – headache clinical diagnosis invasive test and treatment
- Bryans et al 2011 – EB guidelines chiro for headaches
- Gouveia et al 2009 – Safety_of_Chiropractic_Interventions SR
- Haavik_et_al-2021 – European_Journal_of_Applied_Physiology
- Thiel et al 2007 – Safety of Chiropractic Manipulation
Week 14 – December 11: Basic Science and Chiropractic I
Dr. Jenna Duehr
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 15 – January 9: Basic Science and Chiropractic II
Dr. Jenna Duehr
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