CPSP uses a systemic checklist for the analysis of Research Synopsis. This checklist should be followed after writing a Research Synopsis.
| Synopsis |
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No |
Remarks |
| 1. Submitted with supervisor's
certificate |
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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 |
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| 4. The study is not being
duplicated in the same institute |
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| 5. Does not exceed four pages of
A-4 size paper |
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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 |
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| TITLE |
Yes |
No |
Remarks |
| Title is clear and precise |
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| Relevant to the specialty |
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| Important to the specialty |
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Problem adequately introduced |
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| Background explained with
relevant references |
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| Rationale of the study clarified |
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| Precise and in student's own
language |
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| OBJECTIVES |
| Defined in clear, measurable
terms |
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| MATERIALS AND
METHODS |
| Appropriate setting of the study
mentioned |
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| Procedure for subject selection
appropriate |
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| Data collection procedure(s)
appropriate for the problem |
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| Proforma appropriate |
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| Will the study use data
generated after the approval of synopsis |
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| Ethical issues, if any,
addressed? |
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| Synopsis |
Yes |
No |
Remarks |
| Title does not contain any
abbreviations |
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| Title rejects objectives of the
study |
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| Introduction highlights
purported |
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| Objectives stated in clear,
measurable terms |
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| Appropriate operational
definitions stated |
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| Study design suitable for the
objectives |
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| Sampling technique correct |
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| Sample size appropriate |
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| Setting of the study mentioned |
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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 |
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| Ethical issues, if any,
addressed |
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| Will the study use data
generated after the approval of synopsis? |
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