Getting started in research: research questions, supervisors and literature reviews. (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Macfarlane, Matthew D; Kisely, Steve; Loi, Samantha; Looi, Jeffrey C; Merry, Sally; Parker, Stephen; Power, Brian; Siskind, Dan; Smith, Geoff; Macfarlane, Stephen
• Is Part Of: Australasian psychiatry. Volume 23:Number 1(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: educational material -- hypothesis -- literature review -- planning -- research methods -- research steps -- research project structure -- qualitative research -- quantitative research -- scholarly project; Psychiatry -- Australasia -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1177/1039856214553315
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1039-8562

Abstract

Objectives: Research can seem daunting, especially for trainees and early career researchers. This paper focuses on how to formulate and begin a research project such as the RANZCP Scholarly Project. Methods: We outline an approach to framing a research question, developing theses and hypotheses, choosing a supervisor and conducting a literature review. Conclusions: Through systematic planning early career researchers and other clinicians can plan and conduct research suitable for the Scholarly Project or other research activity.