Session 1: Conceiving the Research Idea
Katie Derington, PharmD
August 16, 2018
Session Objectives:
Pre-session assignment: (Please review the pre-session lecture slides AND complete pre-session assignment before attending the session)
Session Materials:
Optional Readings:
Useful Tools: (See "Research Tools" for additional links)
Katie Derington, PharmD
August 16, 2018
Session Objectives:
- Write a research question that meets PICO and FINER criteria
- Formulate primary and secondary objectives
- Formulate study hypotheses and select outcome measures for each objective
- Use a well-written research question to survey primary literature
- Identify an efficient process for review articles and managing references
Pre-session assignment: (Please review the pre-session lecture slides AND complete pre-session assignment before attending the session)
- Pre-session Lecture Slides
- Begin a background literature review for your study
- Prepare a 5-10 min presentation for your small group session including draft versions of the following:
- Your research question (use FINER and PICO criteria)
- Primary and secondary objectives
- A hypothesis and study outcome(s) for each objective
Session Materials:
Optional Readings:
Useful Tools: (See "Research Tools" for additional links)