Research in medicine : planning a project, writing a thesis /

"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,...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Usher-Smith, Juliet A., Murrell, George, 1960-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Edition:	Third edition.
Subjects:	Medicine > Research. Medical writing. Dissertations, Academic. Academic Dissertations as Topic. Education, Medical, Graduate. Biomedical Research. Writing.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Deciding whether to do research
Deciding when to do research
Selecting a research degree
Choosing a department, research supervisor and project
Applying for research positions and funding
Getting started
Overcoming frustration
Writing scientifically
Publishing a paper
Attending scientific meetings
Writing a thesis
Submitting a thesis and preparing for the viva voce examination.