W16-L13 (DSA 458) Research Proposal Research Methodology PDF

Research Methodology (DSA 4580) Step 3: Designing a Study and Collecting Data Research Proposal Academic Year: 2023-2024 Fifth Year DSA 4580 WEEK 16 LECTURE 13 Abdulhamid Al Ghwainem, BDS, MSc, DClinDent Pediatric Dentistry Assistant Professor in Pediatric Dentistry [email protected] Thur...

Research Methodology (DSA 4580) Step 3: Designing a Study and Collecting Data Research Proposal Academic Year: 2023-2024 Fifth Year DSA 4580 WEEK 16 LECTURE 13 Abdulhamid Al Ghwainem, BDS, MSc, DClinDent Pediatric Dentistry Assistant Professor in Pediatric Dentistry [email protected] Thursday, 7 December 2023 Copyright © 2023 by PSAU, Abdulhamid Al Ghwainem Disclaimer DISCLAIMER The information presented in this lecture is offered for educational and informational purposes and should not be construed as medical, dental, or research advice. While the amount of information in this handout is vast, and I make every effort to be as current and thorough as possible, the information cannot be taken as a reference manual or textbook. Please note that you should read the required textbooks as specified in the course curriculum and lecture references. 2 Notice WARNING Materials used in connection with this course or lecture may be subject to copyright protection. 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Do not remove this notice 3 Outline § Introduction § Explanation of concepts § Functions/Uses/Purposes of Research Proposals/Protocols § Content and Steps in writing the research proposal/protocol § Concluding thoughts 4 Lecture Objectives By the end of this session, you should be able to: § Define the research proposal and understand its importance in research. § Differentiate between a research proposal and research protocol. § Discuss purposes and functions of a research proposal. § List the various components of a research proposal. § Write a research proposal for an undergraduate research project by using the available resources. 5 Research Process/Steps Research: answering questions in logical and systematic ways Question Answer Research methodology: how to get from Question to Answer 6 Research Process/Steps Research: answering questions in logical and systematic ways Question Answer Research methodology: how to get from Question to Answer Identify study question Select study approach Design study and collect data 7 Analyse data Report findings Research Process/Steps Research: answering questions in logical and systematic ways Identify study question Select study approach Design study and collect data • Research Ethics • Sampling Techniques • Questionnaire Design • Research Proposal 8 Analyse data Report findings Research Proposal: overview § What is a research proposal? What is a research protocol? Are they the same? What are the differences? Why, when, how and where to use them?. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA 9 Research Proposal: overview § Research proposal/protocol is a critical step in the research process. § It describes what the researcher will investigate, why it’s important, and how they will conduct the research. § It is a written request that contains a detailed description of the proposed research and summary of the suggested process to be used to answer the research question when one wants to start a new study. 10 Research Proposal: overview § It is done through gathering information, reading, analysing, integrating, organising ideas, planning and design. § It may be written by a student to start a new project or by professor to obtain funding from funding agencies. § It is intended to convince the concerning people that the researchers has an important research, and they are competent to carry out the research. 11 Research Proposal vs Research Protocol § Both overlap and can be used interchangeably. § Both should generally contain all the key elements of the research process. § Type and purpose may introduce small variability. 12 Research Proposal vs Research Protocol A research proposal is a plan to obtain funding or do research. Proposals usually involve a template that has to be filled in and submitted to the funding body. §A proposal is meant to persuade your instructor, peers, or a grant-making committee, etc. 13 A research protocol clearly and plainly provides an overview of a proposed study in order to satisfy an organization's guidelines for protecting the safety of human or animal subjects who might be adversely impacted by the research. §A protocol is meant to detail a study's methodology to meet specified ethical norms for animal and human subjects Research Proposal/Protocol: purposes States the research question you aim to answer. Provides a structured, written working plan of the study. Encourages adequate consideration and planning of project detail before you begin. Provides co-investigators or peers with a living and dynamic document for contribution and early review prior to its completion. Allows research staff, whether at the same location or at multiple locations (in the case of a multi-centre study), to carry out the study in exactly the same way. 14 Research Proposal/Protocol: purposes Acts as a record and reminder for the research team and collaborators of the initial project aims, stated procedures and researchers’ duties and responsibilities. It enables stakeholders or concerning parties to monitor the progress of the project. It provides the basis for funding and/or human research ethics applications (including budgetary information). It provides a framework for resulting publications. 15 Research Proposal/Protocol: functions Roadmap of the proposed research project. Communication tool. Research project planning and management. Funding, contracting and granting an ethical approval. 16 Research Proposal/Protocol: components § According to Good Clinical Practice guidelines laid by WHO, the format/elements of Research proposal/protocol varies, but most will contain these elements: General information Rational and background information Follow up Data management and data management and statistical analysis Anticipated problems Project management Study objectives Study design Methodology Safety considerations Quality assurance Expected outcome of the study Dissemination of results and publication policy Expected duration of the project Ethical considerations Budget Supplementary material for the project Collaboration with other researcher or institutions or institutions Curriculum vitae of all investigators References 17 Research Proposal/Protocol: components § § § § No universally applicable and correct format. Certain “communication tasks” are common. Funding agencies/ institutions may have specific formats … STRICTLY follow specified format by your institution. General information and project details Introduction Aim and Objectives Literature Review 18 Methodology Research schedule References Research Proposal/Protocol: components General information and project details 19 Research Proposal/Protocol: components Introduction 20 Research Proposal/Protocol: components Aim and Objectives 21 Research Proposal/Protocol: components Literature review 22 Research Proposal/Protocol: components Methodology 23 Research Proposal/Protocol: components Research schedule 24 Research Proposal/Protocol: components References 25 Research Proposal § A research proposal provides persuasive evidence of the need and the rationale for the proposed research. § Research proposals can take a variety of formats. § Make sure you check with your mentor as to the contents of your research proposals. § Research proposals take a lot of time to prepare, even after one has undertaken the literature review. § As the research proposal serves as the map for your research study, it is critical to take your time in researching, thinking, and writing your research proposal. 26 Break Out Session Instructions: Scan the QR code and see an example of a research proposal. § Read and discuss each element of a research proposal. 27 References Required: Neale, J., 2020. Research methods for health and social care. Bloomsbury Publishing. Jacobsen, K.H., 2020. Introduction to health research methods: A practical guide. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Vancouver style of referencing, see Vancouver Style Reference Guide - The Michener Institute. Additional: Bowling, A., 2014. Research methods in health: Investigating health and health services. Maidenhead, United Kingdom: Open University Press. Creswell, J.W. and Creswell, J.D., 2018. Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications. World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Western Pacific, 2001. Health research methodology : a guide for training in research methods. 2nd ed.. WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/206929 World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. (2004). A practical guide for health researchers. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/119703 Next Lecture: Step 4: Analysing Data Introduction To Biostatistics, Definition, Uses and Application Identify study question Select study approach Design study and collect data Thank you! Any questions [email protected] Analyse data Report findings