Online link of 1st class day (8.30 am, Monday January 17, 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 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:
- Maximum 5 members per group
- Groups are self-selected (students actively discuss and form groups)
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 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 for review |
End of lesson day |
|
6 |
Type of variables and Data collection methods |
1. Reporting of the planned search strategy (Search terms, database,…) |
End of lesson day |
|
7 |
Bias and confounding |
1. An assessment of confounding |
End of lesson day |
|
8 |
Research ethical issue. Research planning |
1. Timeline for review – when do you aim to complete each stage of the review |
End of lesson day |
|
9 |
Writing a scientific paper and developing 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 sessionsAttendance in >80% of theoretical sessions
Progress score (assessment, feedback, lecture, survey) > 80% (scored individually)
Submit group assignment of every lecture on time
Submit an individual proposal on time (at the end of course)
> 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 session40% project = Group proposal & Individual proposal
> Individual proposal:
Submit 01 Word file to the e-learning system and 01 hard copy to the Department
Reference of Systematic Review Protocol: here
Group proposal
Submit the hard copy: print and submit at the departmentSpecify class, group, member's name
Research outline (01 copy)
Presentation (01 copy)
Template for presentation: download here
Submit the soft copy on the e-learning system
Research outline in Word format
Presentation in PowerPoint format
Only 1 representative per group to submit
Rules for naming on Zoom
All students are required to put Full name while attending the class.
See how to change your name here
When you need to speak, please raise your hand. See how to raise your hand here
Attendance on zoom
If webcam is not turned on, students will be automatically hidden and not counted in class participation (automatically recorded)
Webcam turned on, but students do not show up -> not counted in class participation (recorded by screenshot)
Students called by tutor do not answer -> marked as absent
In case you need to go out during class
When students need to go out, please send a message to the chat box. In case you did not show up on the screenshot, the message (within 10 minutes prior to the screenshot time) will save you from losing attendance.
Other reasons are not acceptable
> Contact:
Post-graduate officer: Le Xuan Hung | lexuanhung@hmu.edu.vn | 0911196443
Department of Research Methodology and Biostatistics: Room 414, A7 building, Hanoi Medical University No. 1 Ton That Tung, Dong Da, Hanoi