Research & Dissertation Writing for Postgraduate Medical Students

This book is designed to guide fresh postgraduate and undergraduate medical and nursing students, as well as young postgraduate guides who are relatively new to research and dissertation writing. It comprises 15 chapters covering a wide range of topics related to scientific research, including study designs, sample size estimation, data collection and representation, basics of statistics, research ethics, academic integrity, and strategies for the successful completion and structured writing of a dissertation. Recognizing that every well-conducted research study should culminate in a presentation or publication, the book also includes chapters offering practical tips for effective paper and poster presentations and guidance on scientific publishing. A dedicated section on frequently asked questions addresses common practical doubts faced by both students and guides. Authored by experienced faculty from diverse medical specialties across India, the content is presented in simple, practical language. Additionally, the book features 11 annexures that provide clear templates and examples for essential documents such as patient consent forms, synopsis templates, ethics committee approval certificates, study proformas, master charts, and examiner’s reports. * This book is compiled to guide fresh postgraduate and undergraduate medical/nursing students and young postgraduate guides who are relatively naive in the context of research and dissertation writing. * The book has 15 chapters on varied topics related to scientific research, including study designs, sample size, data collection and representation, basics of statistics, ethics of research, academic integrity, strategies for successful completion of a dissertation, and the various steps of a dissertation, including writing it under various headings. * Every sincerely conducted research study should culminate in a paper presentation and scientific publication. Hence, chapters giving tips on successful paper and poster presentation and scientific publication have been included in this book. * The section on frequently asked questions related to a dissertation clears practical doubts of both the student and the guide. * The authors of the chapters are experienced faculty from different medical specialties and from medical colleges across our nation. * The book provides information in simple language based on the authors' practical experiences. * The book has 11 annexures, which provide a clear idea to the reader on how to make a patient consent form, synopsis template, ethics committee approval certificate, study proforma, master chart and an examiner's report of a dissertation. …