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 potential sources of research ideas in basic and paraclinical sciences
  2. Apply appropriate topic selection strategies for laboratory-based thesis research
  3. Evaluate the balance between novelty and feasibility when selecting a topic
  4. Distinguish between a ‘good topic’ and a ‘good thesis’
  5. Convert broad scientific interests into thesis-appropriate research topics

Content:

  • Source of research ideas
  • Topic selection strategies for basic sciences research.
  • Balancing novelty with feasibility.
  • “Good topic vs. good thesis” distinction
  • Converting broad interests into thesis-appropriate topics

Note: Additional reading material (PDF)

Exercise Files
PICOT questions and search strategies formulation: A novel approach using artificial intelligence automation.pdf
Size: 7.74 MB
Research Questions.pdf
Size: 210.35 KB