Methods of Health Sciences Research

Numbering Code P-PUB01 8H115 LB90 Year/Term 2022 ・ Intensive, First semester
Number of Credits 1 Course Type Lecture
Target Year Professional degree students Target Student
Language Japanese and English Day/Period Intensive
Instructor name NAKAYAMA TAKEO (Graduate School of Medicine Professor)
MIYAZAKI KIKUKO (Part-time Lecturer)
UETANI KAE (Part-time Lecturer)
ONO, Eiri (Institute for Information Management and Communication Assistant Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course ・Basic knowledge about how to communicate concisely and accurately.
・The ins and outs of ethics in research and publishing.
・How to create clear, scientific and logical texts, figures and tables, slides and posters for the effective publication of research results.
Course Goals ・Obtain a thorough understanding of the significance of health sciences research.
・Obtain an understanding of and observe for the ethics in research and publishing.
・Obtain an understanding of the basic methods of preparing presentations, papers, and grant proposals.
・Obtain an understanding of the differences between academic and general writing methods.
Schedule and Contents Lectures and Hands-on practice will be provided online.(tentative)
Please prepare your PC and the Internet.
1.June 3 3rd Research integrity (NAKAYAMA)
2.June 3 4th Ethics in research and publishing Ⅰ (introduction)(MIYAZAKI)
3.June 10 3rd Ethics in research and publishing Ⅱ (ICMJE) (NAKAYAMA)
4.June 10 4th Logical writing: How to write effectively and efficiently, how to write a journal article and abstract (UETANI)
5.June 17 3rd Logical writing: Paragrah structure (UETANI)
6.June 17 4th History of medical research in Kyoto University (NAKAYAMA)
7.June 24 3rd Overview of research funding and points to consider when applying for research funding (Cooperation; ONISHI MASANORI Research Administration Office)
8.June 24 4th Creating appealing presentations and posters (ONO)
Evaluation Methods and Policy Participation in class and discussion 60%, Report 40%
Course Requirements This course is open to graduate students with the school of human health science. Students who want to join are expected to actively participate in class discussions.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) One hour for each lesson.
Textbooks Textbooks/References Reading materials will be distributed as needed
References, etc. How to Write, Publish, & Present in the Health Sciences: A Guide for Clinicians & Laboratory Researchers, Lang TA, ( The American College of Physicians)
How to Report Statistics in Medicine: Annotated Guidelines for Authors, Editors, and Reviewers, Lang TA, Secic M, (The American College of Physicians)
Rinsho kenkyu to ekigaku kenkyu no tameno kokusai rurushu, Nakayama T, Tsutani K, (Life Science Shuppan)
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