PUB HLTH 7300OL - Developing a Novel Research Question

This research preparedness course will review and reinforce student learning with respect to the research process. It will enable students to produce a structured research question justifying a future detailed research proposal. In a series of modules, the course focuses on specific aspects of doing research including: systematic literature searching and critical appraisal; reference management; framing the research question and purpose statement. Students will develop critical thinking skills in the assessment of the validity of the published literature, evidence syntheses and gap analysis.