Research Methodology
Dr. Salma Elnour Rahma
B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D molecular microbiology
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Research Methodology: Conducting and Reporting Scientific Research, Summaries of Virology
An overview of the research methodology course, which covers the essential aspects of proposing, designing, conducting, and reporting research projects. The course includes instructions for graduation projects, research methodology course marks, and the importance of acquiring knowledge through science and scientific theory. It also emphasizes the role of research as a way of thinking and gathering evidence for practice.
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Research Methodology
Dr. Salma Elnour Rahma
B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D molecular microbiology
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course reviews the major considerations and tasks
involved in conducting research.
We shall introduce the essential aspects of :
Proposing,
Designing,
Conducting and
Reporting
of research projects.
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Research Methodology course Marks
1. Mid term exam 20%.
2. Final exam 70%.
3. Attendance 10%
Written exam (MCQs, Short Questions Match and Short
notes)
Students will be excluded from the exam if they were
absent for 3 lectures
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ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE
Humankind needs to KNOW :
How?
Why?
When?
What?
Where?
Who?
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SCIENTIFIC THEORY
The outcome of fundamental science is Scientific Theory.
Scientific Theory is a model of reality.
A model IS NOT reality but only REPRESENTS it.
Therefore
A theory is a formalized set of concepts that organizes
observations and inferences and predicts and explains
phenomena.
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What is Research?
Basic scientific research is defined as fundamental
theoretical or experimental investigative request for
information to advance knowledge without a specifically
envisioned or immediately practical application. It is the
quest for new knowledge and the exploration of the
unknown.
If we knew what it
was we were doing,
it would not be called
research, would it?
Albert Einstein
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research is a way of thinking
examining critically the various aspects of your day-to-day
professional work; understanding and
formulating guiding principles that govern a particular
procedure; and
developing and testing new theories that contribute to the
advancement of your practice and profession.
It is a habit of questioning what you do, and a systematic
examination of clinical observations to explain and find
answers for what you perceive,.
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Research: a way to gather evidence for your practice
- (^) Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the
delivery of services based upon
research evidence about their
effectiveness.
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
- It is an honest and exhaustive process.
- The facts are studied with understanding.
- The facts are discovered in the light of problem.
Research is problem-centered
- The findings are valid and verifiable.
- Research work should contribute new knowledge
in that field. It gathers new knowledge or data
from primary or first-hand sources.
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
- It places emphasis upon the discovery of
general principles.
- It is an exact systematic and accurate
investigation.
- It uses certain valid data gathering devices.
- It is logical and objective.
- The researcher resists the temptation to seek
only the data that support his hypotheses.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
RESEARCHER
- should be problem-solution minded.
- should have mastery on the area and should have
specialization in the field studied.
- should have a scientific outlook about the area.
- should have tolerance and patience.
- should be honest and devotee to his work.
- should have the curiosity to find out something
new or to answer some questions which are still
to be answered.
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THE FUNCTIONS OF RESEARCH
The main function of research is to
improve procedures through the
refinement and extension of knowledge.
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Standards of good Research Practice
To Be Honest
To Be Open
To acknowledge fully the role of collaborators and other participants
To Be critical About your Results
To Record and Document your results accurately
To ensure that data is stored securely and for the appropriate amount of time
To exercise a duty of care to all those involved in the research
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How to Achieve good Research Practice
1.Honesty
2.Openness
3.Critical self assessment
4.Transparency
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