Online link of 1st class day (8.30 am, monday 17/01/2022):
https://zoom.us/j/95804530623?pwd=Rzl5UEgxb1oxbnREVDBZa2NTZjVIUT09
Meeting ID: 958 0453 0623
Passcode: BMTK2022
Subject: Research Methodology | Class: Master of Public Health (International Program)
Schedule: here
Process of the course
(1.1) Register here (ONLY WITH GMAIL) >> (1.2) Log in to the e-learning system here >> (2) Complete the course requirements on the e-learning system here >> (3) Submit the group assignments on the e-learning system here >> (4) Follow the progress on the e-learning system here >> (5.1) Submit the group proposal on the e-learning system at here (end of course) here >> (5.2) Submit your individual proposal on the e-learning system here (at th end of course) here
> Grouping requirements:
Group research topic registration:
(1.1) Register here
Only register once with the @gmail.com email address
> After registering, you will receive a confirmation letter from the Department. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please contact the Department for correction. Do not register multiple times
> No registration, no grouping
> Registration time: within the first day of the course
(1.2) Log in to the e-learning system here
> Use the registered email
> Students will be registered in the course based on the registration list
> Time: within the first day of the course
(2) Complete the course requirements on the e-learning system here
Students complete the following tasks according to the time specified on the scheduled after each lesson
> Watch video lessons
> View course materials
> Do the test after each lesson
> Submit feedback after each lecture
(3) Submit group assignment on the e-learning system here
Group representative submits required assignment of each lesson within the specified time.
(4) Follow the progress on the e-learning system here
(5.1) Submit the group proposal on the e-learning system at here (at the end of course) here
(5.2) Submit your individual proposal on the e-learning system here (at th end of course) here
Course outline
|
Lesson |
Content |
Requirement |
Deadline |
|
1 |
Introduction and steps on health research. Research questions and research objectives |
1. Course registration |
End of lesson day |
|
2 |
Literature reviews. Introduction to reference software (Zotero) |
1. Draft version of introduction 2. Identify specific objectives 3. PICO question |
End of lesson day |
|
3 |
Research design: introduction to different designs |
1. Identify criteria for including studies in the review |
End of lesson day |
|
4 |
Sample size and different sampling designs |
1. Identify search methods (Electronic databases/Other methods used for identifying relevant research/Journals hand searched) |
End of lesson day |
|
5 |
Practice 1: Develop research questions and research objectives. Searching and organizing references for your own research |
1. Complete background to review |
End of lesson day |
|
6 |
Type of variables and Data collection methods |
1. Reporting of the planned search strategy (Search term, database,…) |
End of lesson day |
|
7 |
Bias and confounding |
1. An assessment of confounding |
End of lesson day |
|
8 |
Research ethical issue. Research planing |
1. Timeline for review – when do you aim to complete each stage of the review |
End of lesson day |
|
9 |
Writing a scienctific paper and develop research proposal |
1. Summary of the evidence |
End of lesson day |
|
10 |
Practice 2: Develop research variables, data collection tools, research plan for your own research. |
1. Complete requirements from lesson 1 to 9 |
End of lesson day |
> Conditions for eligibility of final exam
Attendance in all practice sessions
> Grade components: Final grade = 10% course requirements + 40% project + 50% written exam
10% course requirements = Complete the assessment tests for each lesson + Complete the feedback sheets after each lesson and at the end of the session
> Individual proposal:
Group proposal
Submit the hard copy: print and submit at the department