This training module is designed as part of a 4-module training series that includes:
"Identifying a Research Question," which introduces the critical thinking framework and 4Cs rule in determining a research question.
"Composing a Scientific Paper," which applies this information to write the introduction, results, methods, discussion, conclusion, and acknowledgment sections of a scientific paper.
"Designing a Public Health Poster," which provides a quick overview of tools and strategies to organize an engaging poster
"Preparing and Submitting an Abstract," which outlines the information needed to prepare and submit a public health abstract.
This module introduces the concept of critical thinking and the 4Cs rule. Utilize this skill to identify a research question for a study or project. It also introduces the types of research questions and the research approach.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the purpose and components of a scientific paper.
Utilize critical thinking to identify a research question.
Utilize appropriate language to present the research question.
Target Audience: Public health professionals and students
Duration: 20 minutes
Continuing Education Information: 0.5 CECH for CHES
Excess weight gain during pregnancy and excess weight retained after pregnancy can contribute to lifelong development of obesity and increasing cycles of obesity and diabetes in mothers and children.
The purpose of this online short course is to provide students with a brief history of dental health for children, to address key issues in dental health for the maternal and child health population, and to connect MCH public health professionals with available disease preventive services.
The goal of this training module is to help you organize your information and synthesize your work for presentation in a public health scientific paper. It details essential topics such as formatting, and it discusses strategies such as critical thinking that can facilitate good writing.
