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How to do a postgraduate research project and write a minor thesis
Trevor Duke1,2,3
1Centre for International Child Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|May 28, 2018
Summary
This guide offers practical advice for junior researchers and supervisors on completing a master's thesis or diploma in child health. It details the research project stages and thesis writing process, addressing common challenges.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Postgraduate programs in low- and middle-income countries often require a master's thesis.
- A diploma of child health serves as a clinical qualification for generalists or early pediatric training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a practical guide for conducting research projects for master's or diploma degrees.
- To detail the process of writing a minor thesis for postgraduate students.
Main Methods:
- The paper outlines the essential stages of a research project.
- It offers a detailed approach to writing a minor thesis.
Main Results:
- Provides practical strategies for junior researchers and supervisors.
- Addresses principles and practical issues in thesis writing often overlooked.
Conclusions:
- This resource aims to support postgraduate students and their supervisors in successfully completing their research requirements.
- It offers a structured approach to navigating the complexities of academic writing in child health.
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