A Practical Approach to PG Dissertation

'A practical approach to PG dissertation' is a handbook giving a broad overview of all practical aspects of doing biomedical research from conception to publication. This edition of the book has been extensively revised to include some of the latest information that will help a beginner understand the basis of the technical concepts of research. It also provides constructive guidance on how to conduct research and write it up. Postgraduate students doing their dissertation/thesis and undergraduate students doing student research projects will find it very useful as it is written in simple and jargon-free language. This book is a 'must have' for all newcomers to research. The first edition of the book was recommended by many universities including Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangalore Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Nashik and SRM University Chennai. Contents 1. Introduction 2. Planning 3. Execution 4. Analysis 5. Writing up 6. Ethics 7. Tools and resources About the Authors The authors R.Raveendran and B.Gitanjali are Professors of Pharmacology in JIPMER Pondicherry and S.Manikandan is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology in Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Pondicherry. They have conducted/contributed to more than 50 workshops on research methodology biostatistics and biomedical communication all over India. They have served as editors of biomedical journals for many years and currently they hold editorial positions in the Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics. Their vast and varied experience in research teaching biomedical communication and guiding students in research makes the book unique and practically useful for the readers.