The starting point for any research is to determine what needs to be investigated and why. The decision to undertake research may be a desire to contribute to existing work or to improve patient care.
Building on Module 1, this module will describe the purpose and importance of laying the groundwork required in order to turn your ideas into researchable topics. It will conclude how to use the existing evidence to refine your ideas into a specific research question and write clear aims and objectives.
Estimated completion time: 45 minutes
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of reviewing existing research evidence
- Develop a clear research question
- Develop clear research aims and objectives
