Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Research and Thesis Development
Upon completion of this module, residents will be able to: • Understand the thesis requirements and academic standards in basic and paraclinical sciences. • Identify feasible research topics aligned with departmental resources and expertise. • Formulate clear, testable research questions using established frameworks.
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Research Methodology and Biostatistics for Postgraduate Residents in Basic Sciences and Paraclinical Sciences

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the structural components of a scientific paper
  2. Apply appropriate reading strategies based on purpose (methods vs. ideas; skimming vs. deep reading)
  3. Critically evaluate key findings, methodological strengths, and weaknesses in a published article
  4. Recognise controversies and unresolved questions in the scientific literature

Content:

  • Anatomy of a scientific paper: Abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion
  • Different reading strategies: Skimming vs. deep reading and Reading for methods vs. ideas
  • Identifying: Key findings, Methodological strengths and weaknesses, and Controversies and unresolved questions