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. Distinguish between assistive AI and generative AI in academic writing contexts
  2. Apply language improvement tools ethically without crossing institutional boundaries
  3. Articulate institutional policies on AI disclosure and transparency in research writing
  4. Evaluate the risks of over-reliance on AI-generated content in scientific publications

Content:

  • Role of digital tools in modern scientific writing
  • AI as an assistant, not an author
  • Language improvement tools (e.g., QuillBot and similar platforms)
  • Distinguishing Assistive AI and Generative AI
  • Ethical boundaries of AI use in academia
  • Disclosure, transparency, and institutional policies
  • Risks of over-reliance on AI-generated text research.