Main description:

* Designed for faculty and residents without extensive research experience * Combined narrative explanations with key points summarized and highlighted for easy reference * Includes many forms of scholarly activity such as basic and clinical research, quality improvement projects, and educational assessments.

Contents:

Introduction: Developing ways to incorporate research into clinical training and practice. Literature Searches:Finding What is Known and Unknown About a Topic. Critically Reading Research Articles: Forming Opinions and Interpreting Data. Basic Research Design: Developing Research Ideas into Meaningful Projects. The Study Population: Finding and Enrolling Participants that Fit the Study Question. Collecting Data You Can Trust. Preparing Studies for Statistical Analysis. Research with Human Subjects: Preparing an Application for the Institutional Review Board (IRB. ). Obtaining Informed Consent for Research Studies. Medical Writing: Tips for Preparing Clear, Concise Documents for your Audience. Medical Writing: Journal Research Articles. Medical Writing: Case Reports Writing Successful Grant Proposals to Fit the Mission of the Funding Agency. Writing Book Chapters. Attending and Presenting at Scientific Conference: Common Elements. Preparing and Giving Effective Poster Presentations.Preparing and Giving Effective Oral Presentations. Organizing a Successful Local or Regional Conference.