One Month e-Learning Course

“Online Research Course”
 

First step to become a Published Author

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The “Online Research Course” is a purpose build training program for the beginners. It will help them to not only to learn the basic concepts of Research but also participants have to make a real Research Proposal during this course under direct supervision of facilitators. This is one of the first outcome based basic research course in which participants will be directly supervised throughout the course not only for the understanding but also during the practical work in writing of their research proposal. Every participant is free to choose topic of their choice for their research (whether cross sectional study or Randomized Control Trial) and they will be helped to make it final so that the final research paper will be ready to be published in middle to high ranked journals.

Course Run three time a year:           March      August     November

This course in on distant learning principals, utilizing Webinar technology (online lecture with audio and video) and Learning Management System (moodle). Participants can learn in the comfort of their home. Lectures will be delivered by Webinars and all online activities will be done with the help of online Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle.
 

Note: Only those who are motivated, can spend about one hour daily of time on the internet and have ability to use social networking sites like facebook, twitter can take part in this e-learning activity

CONTENTS

• Topic selection • Literature Search • Authorship Criteria • Writing Introduction • Plagiarism • Objectives writing • Study Designs • Proforma making • Methodology • Basic biostatistics • Data Collection • References

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences

All Research Papers based on Protocols finalized during the course, when submitted for Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences priority will be given for publication after peer review.

Indexation of PJMS

Indexed & abstracted in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) by Thompson/ISI USA, Web of Science (Impact factor), Embase/Excerpta Medica Netherlands, WHO IMEMR Current Contents, Index Copernicus Poland, SCOPUS, INIS Database, CAB Abstract and Global Health UK, Pakistan Science Abstract, Registered with International Serials Data System of France, approved by the PM&DC, HEC Pakistan and covered by Pakmedinet, Open-J gate India, doaj and emrmedex.com Iran

 

METHODOLOGY

• In all the topics mentioned, generic teaching done with the help of Webinars

o During webinars all the participants can also interact with the presenter and their questions will be answered
o Each webinar is recorded and made available to participants within hours for review

• All participants will be provided a user id and password of specially designed online
course with latest learning technology of Web 2.0. This includes

o Forums: (for asynchronously collaboration with facilitator and other students)
o Chat: for synchronously communication with facilitator (in special allotted time) and with fellow students
o Exercises with real time feedback: MCQs for better understanding
o Interactive white board: For collaboration and brainstorming with live audio too
o Assignments: For completion of Research Protocol in timely and supervised manner

• Resources available for download for reference
• Hand out of the full course
• Template Research Protocol for guidance
• Original Research Protocol for reference

http://theonlinelearning.net/videos/obrc_tutorial/obrc_tutorial.html
Video tutorial of how to use Moodle (online course site)
 

OUTCOMES:

• Approach of what to do when planning and conducting Research
• Different types of research one can do at junior level
• Basic study designs and biostatistics
• How to write a good study proposal
• Your very own Practical Research Proposal ready for the data collection
• Learn to use Webinars
• Learn to use Moodle
 

Program

Dates: 13 March - 10 April, 2012
Duration: One month
Webinar timings: 1 hour (Tuesday): 6pm to 7pm  [PST / GMT: +5]
 

Course includes

• Participations in 5+ Webinars

• Three interactive online lectures

• Resource Material: Some excellent and practical Books on Medical Writing, Research Proposal, Biostatistics, SPSS and many more

• Exercises with real-time results to test learning

• One month supervision in learning of basic research concepts

• Complete supervision in making personal original Research Proposal from topic selection to the final draft

• Online platform for learning and collaboration (Forum, Chat, Exercises, Whiteboard)

• During webinar and on Online platform chances to win Best Moodler Awards

• Completion Certificate to successful candidates
   

Dr. Masood Jawaid, MCPS, MRCS, FCPS, CRCP
Chief Executive Officer, The Medical Writers
Assistant Professor Surgery, Dow University of Health sciences
Assistant Editor, Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Chief Administrator, The Online Learning
 

For registration:

Complete the form and made payment by any method described below.

http://kwiksurveys.com?s=LKNMFN_d2b5b765

After sending payment email at info@themedicalwriters.com
 

Investment

For Pakistan (students/postgraduates):	Rs. 5,000 / participant
Corporate:	Rs. 10,000 / participant
Outside Pakistan (students/postgraduates):	$100 / participant
Corporate (International)	$200 / participant
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10% Disocunt on Group of 5 or more
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Payment mode:

Fee can by paid by by cash, cheque,bank draft, pay order, online bank transfer (TT) or Western Union

• The Cheque / Pay-Order / Bank Draft should be drawn in the name of "The Medical Writers" and sent at the Office address:

  • Room NO. 522, 5th Floor, Panorama Centre, Building No.2,
    Raja Ghanzarfar Ali Road, Saddar, Karachi. Phone: 92-021-35688791

• Cash can be deposited at our Office

• Payment through Western Union, should be payable to Mr. Mubarak Ali, National Identity Card No. 42401-1877261-9. After sending the payment, communicate us the Money Transfer Code No. as well as the name of the sender via E-mail. info@themedicalwriters.com

• The registration fee can be sent directly to our bank account through telegraphic transfer (TT)
  under intimation to us. The relevant bank account details are as under

  • Title of Account: The Medical Writers
    Account Number: 02060060002205
    Swift Code: FAYSPKKA
    Name of Bank: Faisal Bank, Abdullah Haroon Road Branch (0004),
    Karachi - Pakistan.

Limited Seats because of the nature of course
so hurry to reserve a seat.
 

e-Certificate

To increase the validity of certificate each certificate have printed

• Student Name

• Title of research proposal

• Webinar attendance (complete/incomplete

• Total Forum posts

• Total chat sessions

• Awards: If winner of Best Moodler of the week

• Desktop Computer/Laptop Pentium 3/4 with 512 Ram
• Windows XP/ Vista / 7
• Broad band Internet 1Mb or greater
• A set of headphone and mic ( Connect to your computer)
• We recommend latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser
 

Who should attend?

• Undergraduate Students (medical, dental)
• House Officers
• Pharmacists
• Nursing staff and students
• Those who want to attend it as a refresher course
• Those who would like to but still have not started their first research project

For more information

Address	The Medical Writers Room 522, Panorama Centre, Building 2, Saddar, Karachi Pakistan
	+92-21-5689285 +92-21-5688791
	+92-0300-9279786 +92-0300-2375636
	+92-21-35689860
	info@themedicalwriters.com