How to Write a Research Proposal
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Hope the following piece will be of help to budding researchers in medicine.
Typical components of a research proposal:
Abstract
Background: Problem identification, problem definition and problem justification
Goals and objective
Research questions and hypothesis
Stydy design
Methods
Analysis plan
Plan for interpretation
Plan for dissemination
Logistics
Work schedule
Bibliography
Appendices
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A. Background:
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It contains-
a. problem identification: This is a statement of problem which requires research.
What is problem?
This is the discrepancy/difference between the real situation (what is) and the expected situation (what should be)
b. Problem definition: This is obtained from the available data.
- Literature review
- Observation
- Expert opinions
- Service statistics
This at least should cover-
-Incidence and prevalence of the problem
-Distribution of the problem- geographical, population group, seasonality
-Possible ...
