Want to Write a Research Protocol? What to Consider, Where to Start & How to Create a Protocol Draft
JoAnn Mick, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, Nurse Researcher, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

This presentation will provide information on the purpose and components of a research protocol and helpful strategies for writing a protocol draft with an Institutional Review Board reviewer’s perspective in mind. Three steps to writing an abstract, the difference between a study purpose and research question, and how to synthesize a review of literature that includes justification for conducting a study will be described. Other information will include: description of a critical thinking path for selecting appropriate data collection methodologies, describing risks and benefits to human subjects, and inclusion of a dissemination plan in study design.

Continuing Education Credit Hours:
SOCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 Continuing Education Credits for SOCRA CE and Nurse CNE. SOCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^(TM). Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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CME for Physicians: The Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CNE for Nurses: Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

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