Training course in research methodology, research protocol development and scientific writing 2025
Course weekly schedule
| Date |
Course file |
| September 3, 2025 |
Course overview - Raqibat Idris
Module 1: Introduction: Research topic selection, research question and research problem statement
It all starts with a question! - Moazzam Ali
Shaping the future of SRHR: emerging trends and research directions - Moazzam Ali
Module 1: Introduction: Research topic selection, research question and research problem statement - Assignment |
| September 10, 2025 |
Module 2: Types of research, effective literature search and citing biomedical documents and sources
An introduction to research designs and developing SRH research projects - Moazzam Ali
Introduction to the WHO Library - Raqibat Idris (slide set with talking points)
Module 2: Types of research, effective literature search and citing biomedical documents and sources - Assignment |
| September 17, 2025 |
Module 3: Epidemiologic studies
Epidemiologic studies - Karim Abawi
Cohort studies - Nguyen Thi My Huong
Case-control studies - Karim Abawi
Cross-sectional studies - Maryam Hemed
Randomized controlled trial - Khalifa Elmusharaf
Module 3: Epidemiologic studies - Assignment |
| September 24, 2025 |
Module 4: Systematic review and implementation research
Systematic review - Karim Abawi
Implementation research - Melaku Samuel, Ambaw Belete
Module 4: Systematic review and implementation research - Assignment |
| October 1, 2025 |
Module 5: Sampling (sample size and sampling technique) and quantitative data collection, presentation and analysis
Sampling and sample size estimation - Moazzam Ali
How to determine the correct sample size of a research - Aseel Mugahed
Quantitative data collection: Designing a questionnaire - Khalifa Elmusharaf
Data management and presentation - Julia Duvall
Data analysis in quantitative research - Julia Duvall
Module 5: Sampling (sample size and sampling technique) and quantitative data collection, presentation and analysis - Assignment |
| October 8, 2025 |
Module 6: Qualitative study design
Introduction to qualitative research - Khalifa Elmusharaf
Qualitative sampling techniques - Khalifa Elmusharaf
Qualitative data collection techniques - Khalifa Elmusharaf
Qualitative research approaches - Khalifa Elmusharaf
Module 6: Qualitative study design - Assignment |
| October 15, 2025 |
Module 7: Research ethics and critical appraisal of research publication
Ethical issues in sexual and reproductive health research - Raqibat Idris
Key scientific and ethical considerations for clinical trials - Fariza Rahman
Critical appraisal - Jane Hirst
Module 7: Research ethics and critical appraisal of research publication - Assignment |
| October 22, 2025 |
Module 8: Research protocol development and scientific writing
How to develop a competitive research protocol - Raqibat Idris
Scientific writing - Jane Hirst
Module 8: Research protocol development and scientific writing - Assignment |