Section outline

  • Academic Content 

    • Critical appraisal and knowledge of different research methods 
    • Principles of a scholarly literature review as applied to global public health and primary care. 
    • Knowledge of key data sources including journals, evidence databases, and grey literature. 
    • Approaches to appraising, summarising, and synthesising evidence and data.   
    • Foundations of expertise in a specific topic area 

    Research skill development 

    • Basic understanding and skill of designing research in global/public health 
    • Searching & appraising academic and grey literature on a chosen topic. 
    • Awareness of different methods and methodological approaches. 
    • Appraisal and synthesis of findings. 

    Other transferable skills/ Attribute development 

    • Ability to plan and manage time effectively. 
    • Ability to reflect on and develop a scholarly approach to published and other evidence
    • Intellectual integrity and knowledge of own strengths and weaknesses. 
    • Ability to seek and follow advice and feedback. 
    • Ability to write effectively and confidently in an academic and professional manner.