Starting Research in Clinical Education: A Comprehensive Guide

Embark on a journey to successful clinical education research with “Starting Research in Clinical Education,” a practical guide written by a global team of experienced and emerging researchers. This book provides top tips, common pitfalls, and ethical considerations to ensure your research project gets off to a flying start.

A Broad Spectrum of Research Methods

Covering five essential parts, this guide delves into:

• Research Design: Learn how to construct a research question, clarify paradigms, and design your project.
• Evidence Synthesis and Mixed Methods Research: Explore realist research, mixed methods, and emerging possibilities in online data collection.
• Qualitative Research: Discover the art of conducting interviews, focus groups, visual elicitation, ethnography, and narrative research, with expert tips on thematic analysis and overcoming common challenges.
• Quantitative Research: Master survey research, experimental methods, statistical analysis, and the world of big data.
• Succeeding in Clinical Education Research: Gain insights on maximizing opportunities, project management, writing dissertations, publication, and research dissemination, all while building a successful career in the field.

Supported by a companion website offering additional resources, this guide is perfect for those new to clinical education research, including intercalated or postgraduate degree students in clinical, medical, dental, or health professions education.

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest information on:

• Getting started in clinical education research
• Involving stakeholders and sampling participants
• Conducting ethical research and overcoming common pitfalls

With real-life examples and case studies, “Starting Research in Clinical Education” provides the expert guidance you need to excel in clinical education research. Get ready to take the first step towards a successful research project.