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. Explain the purpose of the literature review chapter in a postgraduate thesis
  2. Apply thematic, chronological, or methodological organisational strategies in a literature review
  3. Synthesise multiple studies into a coherent argument rather than merely listing them
  4. Build a conceptual or theoretical framework derived from the literature
  5. Justify the current study based on clearly identified gaps in published evidence

Content:

  • Purpose of the literature review chapter in a thesis
  • Organizational strategies: Thematic, Chronological, and Methodological
  • Synthesizing findings rather than listing studies
  • Building conceptual and theoretical frameworks from literature
  • Identifying gaps and justifying the current study