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POPM*6100 SeminarFall 2019

Section(s): C01

Department of Population MedicineCredit Weight: 0.00

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1 Course Details

1.1 Calendar DescriptionA practical course that utilizes tutorials, workshops, self and peer reviewed assessment to help participants develop skills in public speaking and presentation of scientific data. Each student presents at least one seminar on an approved subject during the departmental seminar series.

1.2 Course Description

This is a mandatory, 2-semester (F-19 and W-20) course for MSc, PhD, and DVSc students registered in the Department of Population Medicine. Enrolment is restricted to graduate students registered in the Department of Population Medicine.

This is a pass/fail course.

MSc students are expected to have completed (passed) Seminar POPM*6100 once (version a) by the completion of their program

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PhD/DVSc students are expected to have completed (passed) Seminar POPM*6100 twice (version a and b) by the completion of their program

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1.3 TimetablePOPM*6100 (version a) meets on Thursdays from 3:30-4:20pm. POPM*6100 (version b) is scheduled for alternate weeks on Thursdays from 2:30-3:20pm.

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For both versions, please see Courselink for the most up to date schedule. The entire class (version a and version b) meet for the first class on Thursday Sept 5, 2019 3:30-4:20pm LLC Room 1715.

1.4 Final ExamThere is NO final exam for this course

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2 Instructional Support

2.1 Instructional Support TeamTerri O'SullivanInstructor:[email protected]: +1-519-824-4120 x54079Telephone: CLRE 205Office:

Amy GreerInstructor:[email protected]: +1-519-824-4120 x54070Telephone: OVCS 2523Office:

Terri O'SullivanCourse Co-ordinator:[email protected]: +1-519-824-4120 x54079Telephone: CLRE 205Office: For all course administration inquiries please contact Dr. O'Sullivan by email. Office hours are by appointment. Please email Dr O'Sullivan for an appointment.

Office Hours:

2.2 Teaching AssistantsBriana HagenTeaching Assistant:[email protected]:

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3 Learning Resources___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4 Learning Outcomes

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4.1 Course Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course, you should be able to:

Course Objectives: How will you develop into a successful researcher? This course

will assist learners in identifying skills and professional competencies necessary to allow them to be a more effective and successful researcher. The course provides a forum for learners to develop communication and research skills that are aimed to compliment other graduate program learning activities. Specifically, learners are expected to engage in and practice:

Preparation and delivery of a professional research seminar and managing audience interaction

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Preparation of a scientific poster2. Develop an awareness of other research and professional skills that will facilitate a successful graduate program and employment readiness upon graduation

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Provide and receive peer-feedback on course activities4. Practice critical reflection5. Contribute to the academic community of the Department of Population Medicine

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The course will be comprised of several components including classroom sessions that will involve some didactic learning, small-group interactions, and exercises that encourage actualizing skills and critical reflection.

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5 Teaching and Learning Activities

5.1 Seminar POPM*6100a TOPICS

First Class is Thursday Sept 5th, 2019 (for both POPM*6100a and POPM*6100b)

Laying the foundation - What is the right mindset for success in research. Course welcome, introductions and course expectations

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Giving feedback and reflecting - how is feedback important for your learning and development as a researcher?

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Every semester needs a plan - How can you be more productive AND enjoy your life this semester

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Effective scientific presentations: part 1&2 - How can you tell a scientific story that won’t bore or confuse your audience?

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Effective abstracts - How do you write an abstract that will get accepted?•Effective scientific posters - How do you design a poster that draws attention? •Data management – What are you going to do with all the data you have collected?

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Citation management, planning and organization - What should you do with all the papers you are going to end up with?

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Moving from resistance to writing - why is establishing a daily writing practice important?

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Strategies for dealing with academic stress •Knowledge translation and transfer (KTT) - How can you best communicate and deliver your research results to a lay audience and the media

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How to make the most of your next conference - Networking for introverts (& extroverts, too!)

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Careers in Epidemiology – Career panel•Research mini pitches - all students in version a•

5.2 Seminar POPM*6100b TOPICS

First Class is Thursday Sept 5th, 2019 (for both POPM*6100a and POPM*6100b)

Laying the foundation -What is the right mindset for success in research. Course welcome, introductions and course expectations

5.3 Schedule 2019-2020

POPM*6100a&b

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Schedule Fall 2019-Winter 2020

**For POPM*6100a the topics and order are subject to change in order

to accommodate guest speaker availability

Class No. and Date

Thursdays

POPM*6100a

Seminar Class

Room: LLC 1715

POPM*6100b

Department Seminar Series

Room: LLC 1715

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Sept 5th

3:30-4:20pm

First Class

“Laying the foundation”

(POPM*6100a and POPM*6100b)

Dr. Terri O’Sullivan

3:30-4:20pm

“Giving and receiving feedback

& critical reflection”

2

Sept 12th

2:30-3:20pm

POPM*6100b only

*Planning meeting

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none

Sept 19th

Graduate Student Welcome

3:00pm-5:00pm

Wellness Lounge

3

Sept 26th

3:30-4:20pm

“Every semester needs a plan”

Dr. Amy Greer

2:30-3:20pm

POPM*6100b only

*Planning meeting

4

Oct 3rd

3:30-4:20pm

“Effective scientific presentations"

Part 1


2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #1

3:30-4:20pm

“Effective scientific presentations"

Part 2

5

Oct 10th

no seminar

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6

Oct 17th

3:30-4:20pm

“Scientific posters”


2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #2

7

Oct 24th

3:30-4:20pm

“Align your time with your priorities”

Dr. Amy Greer

no seminar

8

Oct 31st

3:30-4:20pm

“Research strategies and citation management”

**Guest: Christopher Popovich,

UofG Library

2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #3

9

Nov 7th

3:30-4:20pm

**"Effective Abstracts"

Dr. Terri O'Sullivan

no seminar

3:30-4:20pm

**"Research Mini Pitches"

Briana Hagen

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Nov 14th

2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #4

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Nov 21st

3:30-4:20pm

“Strategies for dealing with academic stress”

**Guest: Dr Bruno Mancini

2:30-3:20pm

POPM*6100b only

*Planning meeting

Nov 28th

NO CLASS

no seminar

Dec

Break

Break

12

Jan 9th, 2020

3:30-4:20pm

“New Year New Habits”

Dr. Amy Greer

2:30-3:20pm

POPM*6100b only

*Planning meeting

13

Jan 16th

3:30-4:20pm

"Data management practices"

**Guest: Ryan Regier, Research and Scholarship Librarian, UofG

2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #5

14

Jan 23rd

3:30-4:20pm

"Research mini pitches"

no seminar

15

Jan 30th

3:30-4:20pm

**Topic: TBA

2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #6

16 Feb 6th 3:30-4:20pm no seminar

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Briana Hagen

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Feb 13th

3:30-4:20pm


2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #7

Feb 20th reading

week

Break

reading week

Break

reading week

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Feb 27th

3:30-4:20pm


2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #8

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Mar 5th

3:30-4:20pm


Dr Terri O'Sullivan

no seminar

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Mar 12th

3:30-4:20pm

**Topic; TBA

Dr Terri O'Sullivan

2:30-3:20pm

Seminar series #9

21

Mar 19th

3:30-4:20pm


Dr Terri O'Sullivan

no seminar

22 Mar 26th 3:30-4:20pm 2:30-3:20pm

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Dr Terri O'Sullivan

Seminar series #10

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Apr 2nd

3:30-4:20pm

“Class wrap-up, feedback, and exit survey”

(POPM*6100a and POPM*6100b)


*These times do not have formal class activities scheduled and are for POPM*6100b student attendance only. These times are scheduled for student-driven planning sessions to organize the Department Seminar Series.

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6 Assessments

6.1 Marking Schemes & Distributions

Part A. Attendance requirements:

Students are responsible for signing the attendance sheet at the start of each session. Session schedule is posted on Courselink

Any student enrolled in course for the first time is required to attend a minimum of 80% of the “a” sessions AND a minimum of 80% of the “b”

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sessionsFor example: There are n=23 “a” sessions and n=10 “b” sessions. Therefore, students are required to attend a minimum of n=19 “a” sessions and n=8 “b” sessions

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Any student enrolled in the course for the second time is required to attend a minimum of 80% of the “b” sessions

For example: There are n=10 “b” sessions. Therefore, students are required to attend a minimum of n=8 “b” sessions

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Part B. Additional Course Requirements

In addition to the attendance requirements students taking the course for the first time (version a) are expected to:

Complete a course entrance survey (due date on Courselink)•Present an oral mini pitch of your research (to be scheduled by course coordinator)

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Design and complete a scientific poster (due date on Courselink)•Provide critical and substantive written feedback to PhD /DVSc students giving oral presentations in the Department Seminar Series POPM*6100b (by the end of the seminar session that the presentation was given)

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Provide critical and substantive written feedback to classmates preparing a scientific poster (due date on Courselink)

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Complete a 1-page critical reflection of your poster after reviewing feedback from your classmates on your poster (due date on Courselink)

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Complete a course exit survey (due date on Courselink)•

In addition to the attendance requirements students taking the course for the second time (version b) are expected to:

Collaborate with fellow Seminar POPM*6100b classmates to organize and run the Department Seminar Series

This includes attendance at planning meetings (see schedule and details on Courselink) and assuming a leadership role in the planning of the Department Seminar Series POPM*6100b scheduleThe Department Seminar Series presentation schedule is due by: (See Courselink)

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Complete a course entrance survey (due date on Courselink)•Deliver an oral scientific presentation within the Department Seminar Series POPM*6100b schedule

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Provide critical and substantive written feedback to fellow PhD/DVSc students giving oral presentations in the Department Seminar Series POPM*6100b

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Complete a 1-page critical reflection of your seminar experience after reviewing feedback from your classmates (due date on Courselink)

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Complete a course exit survey (due date on Courselink)•

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7 University Statements

7.1 Email Communication

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As per university regulations, all students are required to check their e-mail account regularly: e-mail is the official route of communication between the University and its students.

7.2 When You Cannot Meet a Course RequirementWhen you find yourself unable to meet an in-course requirement because of illness or compassionate reasons please advise the course instructor (or designated person, such as a teaching assistant) in writing, with your name, id#, and e-mail contact. The grounds for Academic Consideration are detailed in the Undergraduate and Graduate Calendars. Undergraduate Calendar - Academic Consideration and Appeals https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-ac.shtml Graduate Calendar - Grounds for Academic Consideration https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/genreg/index.shtml

7.3 Drop DateStudents will have until the last day of classes to drop courses without academic penalty. The deadline to drop two-semester courses will be the last day of classes in the second semester. This applies to all students (undergraduate, graduate and diploma) except for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology (conventional and alternative delivery) students. The regulations and procedures for course registration are available in their respective Academic Calendars. Undergraduate Calendar - Dropping Courses https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-drop.shtml Graduate Calendar - Registration Changes https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/genreg/genreg-reg-regchg.shtml Associate Diploma Calendar - Dropping Courses https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/diploma/current/c08/c08-drop.shtml

7.4 Copies of Out-of-class AssignmentsKeep paper and/or other reliable back-up copies of all out-of-class assignments: you may be asked to resubmit work at any time.

7.5 AccessibilityThe University promotes the full participation of students who experience disabilities in their academic programs. To that end, the provision of academic accommodation is a shared responsibility between the University and the student. When accommodations are needed, the student is required to first register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Documentation to substantiate the existence of a disability is required; however, interim accommodations may be possible while that process is underway.

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Accommodations are available for both permanent and temporary disabilities. It should be noted that common illnesses such as a cold or the flu do not constitute a disability. Use of the SAS Exam Centre requires students to book their exams at least 7 days in advance and not later than the 40th Class Day. More information can be found on the SAS website https://www.uoguelph.ca/sas

7.6 Academic IntegrityThe University of Guelph is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, and it is the responsibility of all members of the University community-faculty, staff, and students-to be aware of what constitutes academic misconduct and to do as much as possible to prevent academic offences from occurring. University of Guelph students have the responsibility of abiding by the University's policy on academic misconduct regardless of their location of study; faculty, staff, and students have the responsibility of supporting an environment that encourages academic integrity. Students need to remain aware that instructors have access to and the right to use electronic and other means of detection. Please note: Whether or not a student intended to commit academic misconduct is not relevant for a finding of guilt. Hurried or careless submission of assignments does not excuse students from responsibility for verifying the academic integrity of their work before submitting it. Students who are in any doubt as to whether an action on their part could be construed as an academic offence should consult with a faculty member or faculty advisor. Undergraduate Calendar - Academic Misconduct https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-amisconduct.shtml Graduate Calendar - Academic Misconduct https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/genreg/index.shtml

7.7 Recording of MaterialsPresentations that are made in relation to course work - including lectures - cannot be recorded or copied without the permission of the presenter, whether the instructor, a student, or guest lecturer. Material recorded with permission is restricted to use for that course unless further permission is granted.

7.8 ResourcesThe Academic Calendars are the source of information about the University of Guelph’s procedures, policies, and regulations that apply to undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs. Academic Calendars https://www.uoguelph.ca/academics/calendars

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