Research Methods I

Catalog description

This is the first in a series of courses that emphasizes the importance of evidence based medical practice and the core concept of life-long learning. This course educates students on the usefulness and availability of medical literature, references, and databases. This course will teach students to successfully search, interpret, and evaluate medical literature and research. It will teach students to effectively develop and find answers to clinical and research questions using medical literature and then to write effectively. This course will concentrate on writing mechanics as well as referencing. This course will support student development of viable capstone research questions and will develop the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate new medical findings. Previously offered as PAS 5008A.