Applied Research Methods and Scientific Writing
Description
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in research methodologies, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to design, conduct, and communicate scientific research effectively. The curriculum covers the entire research process, from formulating research questions and hypotheses to writing and publishing manuscripts.
Participants will explore various study designs, including descriptive, analytical, and experimental approaches, and gain practical insights into selecting appropriate methods for specific research objectives. Emphasis is placed on critical elements such as literature review, sampling techniques, data collection tools, and basic statistical analysis.
The course also focuses on developing strong scientific writing skills, enabling participants to produce high-quality manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Ethical considerations and critical appraisal of research are integrated throughout, ensuring participants are well-prepared to conduct rigorous and responsible research.
Whether you are new to research or looking to enhance your methodological expertise, this course offers a structured and interactive learning experience to strengthen your ability to address complex scientific questions and contribute meaningfully to your field.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, the participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of research methodologies and scientific methods.
- Develop research questions, hypotheses, and study designs suitable for specific objectives.
- Differentiate between various study designs and their appropriate applications in research.
- Define study populations, develop sampling strategies, and use effective data collection tools.
- Perform basic data analysis and present results in a clear and meaningful way.
- Compose well-structured research manuscripts and communicate findings effectively in academic formats.
- Identify and address ethical issues in research and critically evaluate the quality and validity of studies.
- Basics of Research and Scientific Methods
- Types and Applications of Research
- Research Plan
- Literature Review
- Research Question and Hypothesis
- Descriptive Studies, Case Reports and Case Series
- Ecological Studies
- Cross-sectional Studies
- Cohort Studies
- Case-Control Study
- Clinical Trials
- Quasi-Experimental Designs
- Basics of Sampling Theory, Methods, and Application
- Sample Size Calculations
- Study Variables, and Data Collection Tools and Techniques
- Questionnaire Design
- Data Analysis and Presentation
- Ethical Issues in Public Health Research - Part 1
- Ethical Issues in Public Health Research - Part 2
- Research Process and Argument Matrix
- Writing Title Page, Abstract, and Introduction
- Writing the Research Methods
- Writing the Research Results
- Writing Discussion, Conclusion and References
- Good Manuscript Writing
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