CPSP uses a systemic checklist for the analysis of Research Synopsis. This checklist should be followed after writing a Research Synopsis.
RESEARCH EVALUATION UNIT
Synopsis | Yes | No | Remarks |
1. Submitted with supervisor's certificate | |||
2. Submission of synopsis
within: - Six months of commencement of sub-specialty training (5 years program) - Twelve months of commencement of training (3 years program) - Eighteen months of commencement of training (4 years program) |
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3. Format is according to the CPSP instruction manual | |||
4. The study is not being duplicated in the same institute | |||
5. Does not exceed four pages of A-4 size paper | |||
6. Statistical evaluation - Sample size appropriate - Duration of study appropriate for the study design (must not be less than 6 months) - Data analysis procedure adequate - Appropriate statistical tests mentioned |
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7. Bibliography - Minimum of five references are quoted - References are according to Vancouver style - All references can be authenticated - Recent references are mentioned (last 5 years) |
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8. References - Recent references are mentioned (last 5 years) - Relevant references are cited - Local references are cited |
SUBJECT SPECIALIST
TITLE | Yes | No | Remarks |
Title is clear and precise | |||
Relevant to the specialty | |||
Important to the specialty | |||
INTRODUCTION | |||
Problem adequately introduced | |||
Background explained with relevant references | |||
Rationale of the study clarified | |||
Precise and in student's own language | |||
OBJECTIVES | |||
Defined in clear, measurable terms | |||
MATERIALS AND METHODS | |||
Appropriate setting of the study mentioned | |||
Procedure for subject selection appropriate | |||
Data collection procedure(s) appropriate for the problem | |||
Proforma appropriate | |||
Will the study use data generated after the approval of synopsis | |||
Ethical issues, if any, addressed? |
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REVIEW
Synopsis | Yes | No | Remarks |
Title does not contain any abbreviations | |||
Title rejects objectives of the study | |||
Introduction highlights purported | |||
Objectives stated in clear, measurable terms | |||
Appropriate operational definitions stated | |||
Study design suitable for the objectives | |||
Sampling technique correct | |||
Sample size appropriate | |||
Setting of the study mentioned | |||
Data collection procedure
adequately explained - Diagnostic criteria of cases mentioned - Source of data clearly identified - Steps of data collection in proper sequence - Confounding variables controlled |
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Proforma appropriate | |||
Ethical issues, if any, addressed | |||
Will the study use data generated after the approval of synopsis? |