HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL/PROTOCOL
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The document outlines the process of writing a research proposal, emphasizing the importance of defining research questions, conducting literature reviews, and selecting appropriate methods. It details the essential components of a proposal, including title, introduction, objectives, and methodology, while highlighting common mistakes to avoid. It concludes by stressing that a well-crafted proposal balances scientific rigor with clear communication.
HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL/PROTOCOL
- 1. HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL/PROTOCOL DR.JAYARAJINI.S Ph.D.,MBA,M.Phil.,BS (OPTOMETRY) GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION DR.AGARWAL’S EYE HOSPITAL
- 2. TO BE ABLE • TO DEVELOP RESEARCH QUESTIONS/ HYPOTHESES • TO CARRY-OUT CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW • TO CHOOSE APPROPRIATE RESEARCH METHOD - TO ADDRESS A PROBLEM-FOCUSSED RESEARCH QUESTION(S) • TO STRUCTURE →PRESENT→WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL - USING WRITING VERBAL & COMMUNICATION SKILLS. DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 3. WHAT IS RESEARCH? • QUEST FOR UNDISCOVERED TRUTH • SEARCH FOR KNOWLEDGE • ART OF SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS FOR NEW FACTS • MOVEMENT FROM UNKNOWN TO KNOWN • VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 4. WHY TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL/PROTOCOL? • TO OUTLINE THE ISSUES INVOLVED IN - DESIGNING - EXECUTING THE RESEARCH • BLUE PRINT - ACTION PLAN - BEFORE EXECUTION • MANDATORY FOR - MEDICALRESEARCH /EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY - BEFORE CONDUCTING DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 5. COMPONENTS/INGREDIENTS………….., DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
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- 7. COMPONENTS 1. TITLE 2. INTRODUCTION( PROBLEM STATEMENT) 3. BACKGROUND( REVIEW OF LITERATURE) 4. OBJECTIVES 5. METHODS DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 8. CONTD…, • 6. TIMEFRAME/ WORK SCHEDULE • 7. PERSONNEL REQUIRED/ AVAILABLE • 8.FACILITIES NEEDED/AVAILABLE • 9. BUDGET • 10. REFERENCES DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 9. TITLE • REFLECT WHAT THE STUDY IS ABOUT • CATCHY,CONCISE AND SIMPLE EXAMPLE: ” IS VASECTOMY A RISK FACTOR FOR ATHEROSCLEROTIC DISESASE” DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 10. INTRODUCTION(PROBLEM STATEMENT) • THE PROBLEM PROPOSED TO BE STUDIED • READER HAS TO GET CONNECTED WITH THE TOPIC EXAMPLE: ” IS VASECTOMY A RISK FACTOR FOR ATHEROSCLEROTIC DISESASE” i) THIS PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED GLOBALLY AS AN EFFECTIVE CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD ii) STUDIES ON EXPERIMENTALANIMALS SHOW IT MAY ACCELERATE THE PROGRESS OF ARTHEROSCLEROSIS iii) THEREFORE,THE STUDY IS DONE TO FIND OUT IF IT APPLIES THE SAME WITH HUMANBEINGS TOO. DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 11. BACKGROUND( REVIEW OF LITERATURE) • REFLECTS EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF LITERATURE DONE BY THE INVESTIGATOR • WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THE TOPIC INCLUDING THE LACUNAE IN KNOWLEDGE • HELPS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF INQUIRY • GIVES AN INSIGHT TO DIFFERENT METHODOLOGIES TO BE APPLIED • JUST QUOTING LITERATURE VERBATIM WILL NOT SERVE THE PURPOSE • VITAL TO MAKE IT COHERENT AND EASILY READABLE DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 12. OBJECTIVES • EXTREMELY IMPORTANT * NUCLEUS OF THE STUDY • CLARITY IS ESSENTIAL • JUST 1-2 CLEARLY STATED WITH RELEVANCE IS SUFFICIENT • AVOID TOO MANY DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 13. OBJECTIVES SMART-P SPECIFIC MEASURABLE REALISTIC ACHIEVABLE TIME BOUND PATIENT/POPULATION BASED DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 15. METHODOLOGY • STUDY DESIGN • SAMPLING METHODS • DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS • ANALYTIC STRATEGIES DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 16. APPROVAL • INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE(IEC) • INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH BOARD(IRB) • RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 17. TIME FRAME & PLAN OF WORK • ACTIVITY • SEQUENCE OF TASKS • ANTICIPATED TIME TO COMPLETE(DURATION) • PERSONNEL PRESENTED : • TABULAR/GRAPHIC FORM • FLOWCHARTS/DIAGRAMS - TO HIGHLIGHT SEQUENCE - INTER-RELATIONSHIP OF ACTIVITIES DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 18. GANTT CHART DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 19. PERSONNEL & FACILITIES PERSONNEL • PRIMARY INVESTIGATORS • CO-INVESTIGATORS • QUALIFICATIONS • RESEARCH EXPERIENCE • MAJOR ROLES OF INVESTIGATORS FACILITIES • REQUIRED/AVAILABLE • LABS • EQUIPMENTS • COMPUTERS DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 20. BUDGET • MONETARY • STATEMENT OF EXPENSES - TO COMPLETE EXPENSES LIST • PERSONNEL • MATERIAL • CONTIGENCY • DATAANALYSIS COST DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 21. REFERENCE NAME OF THE AUTHOR(S),LIST THE 1ST 6 AUTHORS FOLLOWED BY et al. TITLE, NAME OF THE JOURNAL,YEAR OF PUBLICATION;VOLUME NUMBER;PAGE NUMBERS DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 23. COMMON MISTAKES IN PROPOSAL WRITING FAILURE TO • PROVIDE PROPER CONTEXT • CITE LANDMARK STUDIES • PRESENT THE THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL • CONTRIBUTIONS BY OTHER RESEARCHERS OTHERS • TOO MUCH DETAIL ON MINOR ISSUES,BUT NOT MUCH DETAILS ON MAJOR ISSUES • INCORRECT REFERENCES. DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
- 24. TAKE HOME POINTS • WRITING RESEARCH PROPOSAL - SCIENCE - ART • A GOOD RESEARCH IS BASED ON - SCIENTIFIC FACTS - CLEAR COMMUNICATION DR.JAYARAJINI.S,GLOBAL HEAD-OPTOMETRY EDUCATION,DR.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL
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