Research in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences II

Knowledge acquired in the curricular unit of research in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences I and in the curricular unit of statistics.

The theoretical-practical classes will be about the application of the curricular unit objectives, based on examples of practical application. Conferences will be held with teachers, researchers and specialists in the field in order to motivate, develop and deepen students’ knowledge in basic and applied research.

It will be privileged to carry out activities on the part of the student, in order to develop his critical analysis of the state of the art, as well as assess the quality and potential of scientific articles published in specialized magazines. Another relevant aspect will be the development of practical tasks by the student in order to increase scientific writing and communication skills in science.

The tutorial orientation classes will accompaniment of the student by his supervisor of research work, which will help overcome its difficulties.

The student must acquire knowledge, skills and competences which enable:

– To efficiently access scientific literature in the field of biomedical laboratory and health sciences;

– Application of analytical techniques required and adjusted to the execution of the research work

– Critical analysis of the results obtained and the statistical analysis performed;

– Elaboration of a scientific article in conditions to be submitted to a journal of the specialty;

– Write a bibliographic review;

– Communicate scientific information at different levels;

– Be critical thinkers and active learners;

– Types of communication in science;

– Norms and rules (general and adapted) for the construction of a research article:

a) Original scientific article applied to studies of a quantitative and qualitative nature;

b) Scientific article with the application of a systematic review or a meta-analysis.

– Analysis and critical discussion of scientific articles;

– Dissemination of research results: analysis of the quality and impact of scientific journals;

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Primary bibliography:

– scientific articles made available to students;

Secondary bibliography:

– Heard, S.B.a., The scientist’s guide to writing : how to write more easily and effectively throughout your scientific career, 2016.

– Day, R.A.a. and B. Gastel, How to write and publish a scientific paper. Eighth edition / Barbara Gastel, Robert A. Day. 2016.

– Jolley, J., Introducing Research and Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals. 2nd ed. Harlow, England: Pearson, 2013.

– Liamputtong, Pranee. Research Methods in Health : Foundations to Evidence-Based Practice. 2nd ed. South Melbourne, Vic.: Oxford University Press, 2013.

– Schimel, J., Writing science : how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press. 2012;