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7 Deadly Sins in Educational Research

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Picho, K., & Artino, A. R. 7 Deadly Sins in Educational Research. J Grad Med Educ. 2016 Oct; 8(4): 483–487. A very interesting article as the title says! In conducting and reporting of medical research, there are some common pitfalls which may raise the question of validity of research. With the purpose of creating awareness about these mistakes and to encourage better research outcome, this article focuses on what the authors term as “7 deadly sins” in educational research. Sin 1: The Curse of the Handicapped Literature Review In scientific research, a comprehensive literature review is very important because it provides understanding…
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Writing a model research paper: A roadmap

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Tullu M., Karande S. Writing a model research paper: A Roadmap. Journal of Postgraduate Medicine. 2017;63 (3):143-146.  Full text We all know that research writing is something all health professionals have to do in their careers. Many often find it a little daunting in the absence of proper understanding of the basics of academic writing. These basics are always crucial to maintain and improve the quality of research.  This editorial attempts to cover these essential aspects, offers tips and suggestions on different angles of research writing. The main focus is on preparing a perfect manuscript for research. All elements of a research paper…
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Science Communication to the General Public

Science Communication to the General Public

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Brownell SE., Price JV.,  & Steinman L. Science Communication to the General Public: Why We Need to Teach Undergraduate and Graduate Students this Skill as Part of Their Formal Scientific Training. Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education. 2013;12(1):E6-E10. PMCID: PMC3852879 Do you think that communication of science to the general public is a responsibility of scientists? If the answer is yes, are scientists able to do this? In this article, the authors say that while scientists are thoroughly trained in research methodologies, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate with other scientists, most often, they do not get trained in the communication of…
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