CPSP uses a systemic checklist for the analysis of Research Synopsis. This checklist should be followed after writing a Research Synopsis.
RESEARCH EVALUATION UNIT
| Synopsis | Yes | No | Remarks |
| 1. Submitted with supervisor's certificate | |||
| 2. Submission of synopsis
within: - Six months of commencement of sub-specialty training (5 years program) - Twelve months of commencement of training (3 years program) - Eighteen months of commencement of training (4 years program) |
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| 3. Format is according to the CPSP instruction manual | |||
| 4. The study is not being duplicated in the same institute | |||
| 5. Does not exceed four pages of A-4 size paper | |||
| 6. Statistical evaluation - Sample size appropriate - Duration of study appropriate for the study design (must not be less than 6 months) - Data analysis procedure adequate - Appropriate statistical tests mentioned |
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| 7. Bibliography - Minimum of five references are quoted - References are according to Vancouver style - All references can be authenticated - Recent references are mentioned (last 5 years) |
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| 8. References - Recent references are mentioned (last 5 years) - Relevant references are cited - Local references are cited |
SUBJECT SPECIALIST
| TITLE | Yes | No | Remarks |
| Title is clear and precise | |||
| Relevant to the specialty | |||
| Important to the specialty | |||
| INTRODUCTION | |||
| Problem adequately introduced | |||
| Background explained with relevant references | |||
| Rationale of the study clarified | |||
| Precise and in student's own language | |||
| OBJECTIVES | |||
| Defined in clear, measurable terms | |||
| MATERIALS AND METHODS | |||
| Appropriate setting of the study mentioned | |||
| Procedure for subject selection appropriate | |||
| Data collection procedure(s) appropriate for the problem | |||
| Proforma appropriate | |||
| Will the study use data generated after the approval of synopsis | |||
| Ethical issues, if any, addressed? | |||
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REVIEW
| Synopsis | Yes | No | Remarks |
| Title does not contain any abbreviations | |||
| Title rejects objectives of the study | |||
| Introduction highlights purported | |||
| Objectives stated in clear, measurable terms | |||
| Appropriate operational definitions stated | |||
| Study design suitable for the objectives | |||
| Sampling technique correct | |||
| Sample size appropriate | |||
| Setting of the study mentioned | |||
| Data collection procedure
adequately explained - Diagnostic criteria of cases mentioned - Source of data clearly identified - Steps of data collection in proper sequence - Confounding variables controlled |
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| Proforma appropriate | |||
| Ethical issues, if any, addressed | |||
| Will the study use data generated after the approval of synopsis? |