Research Methodology Sessions
Develop the skills to design, conduct, and publish impactful research with expert-led sessions
About the Course
The Research Methodology Sessions provide a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of research. Through interactive discussions, you’ll learn how to design studies, collect and analyze data, write manuscripts, and uphold research ethics. Ideal for students and professionals, this course helps you build the confidence and skills to plan and conduct quality research.
Course Modules
How to start your first research project?
• Introduction to Research.
• Where does the research idea come from?
• How to prioritise from multiple ideas?
• How to explore topics through various search engines (i.e., Google Scholar, PubMed, etc.)?
How to conduct a literature review?
• What is a literature review?
• Sources of finding literature
• How to read a research article properly.
• How to conduct a literature review?
• How to prepare a literature review table.
How to create references and citations using Mendeley?
• In-depth discussion on Citation, Referencing, and Bibliography.
• Introduction to citation styles and formats
• Referencing management software and introduction to Mendeley.
• Installation of Mendeley.
• Tips and Tricks for using Mendeley.
How to design a study and develop a research protocol?
• Discussion on the research question and hypothesis.
• Discussion on the types of research.
• Discussion on the study Population and study sample.
• Discussion on the sample size estimation.
• Discussion on the sampling techniques.
• Discussion on the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• What is a research proposal, protocol, and tips for successful proposal development?
• What is an ethical review, and how to prepare for it?
How to develop data collection tools and collect data ethically and efficiently?
• Data collection instruments.
• The purpose and types of a questionnaire.
• Designing and piloting the questionnaire.
• Tips for successful questionnaire development.
• Ethical data collection considerations include obtaining informed consent and ensuring confidentiality.
• Data management and storage in the research process.
• Tips and tricks for successful data collection.
Introduction to online data collection using Google Form / Kobo Toolbox
• Introduction to online data collection.
• Introduction to online data collection tools, i.e., Google form and Kobo Toolbox.
• How to manage data collected by online data collection tools.
• How to process the data for analysis.
Data analysis and Statistics in Research: A basic review
• Introduction to Data and Data Types.
• Introduction to Statistics in Research.
• Introduction to Descriptive statistics, Bivariate statistics, and Multivariate Statistics.
• Introduction to statistical software.
(Please note that this will be a basic introductory session on data analysis. For learning in-depth analysis, you can participate in our Data Analysis for Everyonecourse.)
The science and art of manuscript writing
• Understand the standard structure and components of a scientific manuscript.
• Write clear, concise, and impactful sections.
• Tips and tricks to improve your manuscript writing.
How to detect and avoid plagiarism?
• What is plagiarism?
• Consequences of plagiarism in publication.
• Strategies for avoiding plagiarism.
• Tools to detect and avoid plagiarism.
How to finalize manuscript and search for suitable journals?
• How to review and format your manuscript.
• Identify key criteria for selecting the right journal.
• Differentiate between reputable and predatory journals.
• Use indexing databases and journal metrics effectively.
• Match research type and scope with appropriate journals.
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