This course is designed to prepare students in conducting and writing clinical and
scientific research.
By the end of this research course, students should be able to write a scientific
manuscript and present their study results among a larger audience.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
A) Knowledge & Understanding
1. Develop research question
2. Understand components of research proposal & manuscript
3. Identify different studies designs.
4. Recognize various data collection methods.
5. Recognize ethical considerations.
6. Understand methods of data analysis
7. Define & avoid plagiarism
8. Recognize different methods of citations
B) Intellectual Skills
1. Design research methodology to answer research question
2. Identify secondary objectives of study
3. Interpret information collected from the literature
4. Compare data from literature to study data
5. Identify limitations and bias of study
6. Demonstrate the ability to come up with conclusions related to study
B) Professional & Practical Skills
1. Conduct literature review
2. Write proposal
3. Write IRB
4. Collect data for the purpose of scientific research
5. Write a full scientific manuscript
6. Present scientific findings among a larger audience
C) General Transferrable Skills
1. Follow department rules and regulations.
2. Work independently.
3. Develop time management skills.
4. Improve communication skills.
5. Improve writing skills.
6. Improve public speaking skills.
7. Appreciate teamwork in research.
8. Respect supervisors and co-supervisors.
9. Attend all classes
10. Respect submission due dates
Activity | Percent (%) |
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project assessment | 40% |
supervisor assessment | 20% |
examiner assessment and ppt assessment | 40% |