Module 1
Introduction: Research topic selection, research question and research problem statement
Training course in research methodology, research protocol development and scientific writing 2025
September 3, 2025 - Geneva
A. Required reading
- Go over the set of slides: It all starts with a question! - Moazzam Ali (WHO).
- Go over the set of slides: Shaping the future of SRHR: emerging trends and research directions - Moazzam Ali (WHO).
- Study sections 3.7 (pages 39 to 41), 4.4 and 4.5 (pages 49 to 50) of the document: Fathalla MF, Fathalla MM. A practical guide for health researchers (WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean. Series 30). WHO; 2004.
B. Assignment
Complete and submit the short paperwork assignment.
Additional online resources
- Fathalla MF, Fathalla MM. A practical guide for health researchers (WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean. Series 30). WHO; 2004.
- WHO | Recommended format for a Research Protocol