Research in Medicine
Planning a Project – Writing a Thesis

Provides practical and accessible guidance on all steps from choosing a research project to preparing and submitting a thesis.

Juliet Usher-Smith (Author), George Murrell (Author), Harold Ellis (Author), Christopher Huang (Author)

9780521132282, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 18 February 2010

144 pages, 14 b/w illus.
21.6 x 13.9 x 0.1 cm, 0.21 kg

'For a surgical trainee the decision to undertake a period of research is a major step. This excellent little book can make that decision much easier … invaluable for anyone who is trying to make up their mind as to whether or not to do research … a must for libraries and departments of survey … highly recommended by supervisors for all their research students.' Australia and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

Health professionals are increasingly drawn towards research in the course of their training, often with little guidance on the skills and techniques required. This practical text provides essential advice to guide the beginner through the processes involved in selecting, organizing, funding, undertaking, evaluating and publishing a biomedical research project, and completing a postgraduate qualification. Cartoon illustrations provide a wry commentary on the ups and downs of life in research. This edition contains new content on choosing supervisors, career implications, degree structures, ethical issues and time conflicts between research and service needs, and is fully revised and updated to reflect changes in the structure of medical careers and degree courses, and the use of computational and information technology in research presentation. An invaluable guide suitable for all stages of a medical research career, from the first stages of research, through to professional supervisors, career counselors and postgraduate tutors.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Deciding whether to do research
3. Deciding when to do research
4. Selecting a research degree
5. Choosing a department, research supervisor and project
6. Applying for research positions and funding
7. Getting started
8. Overcoming frustration
9. Writing scientifically
10. Publishing a paper
11. Attending scientific meetings
12. Writing a thesis
13. Submitting a thesis and preparing for a viva
Further reading
Appendix: Information for research students wishing to study overseas
Index.

Subject Areas: Medical research [MBGR], Medical laboratory testing & techniques [MBGL], Medicine: general issues [MB]