Getting started in research: research questions, supervisors and literature reviews

Authors

Matthew Macfarlane, University of WollongongFollow
Stephen R. Kisely, University of Queensland
Samantha Loi, University of Melbourne
Jeffrey C. L Looi, Canberra Hospital
Sally N. Merry, University of Auckland
Stephen Parker, RANZCP
Brian D. Power, Peel and Rockingham Kwinana Mental Health Service
Dan Siskind, University of Queensland
Geoff Smith, University of Western Australia
Stephen Macfarlane, RANZCP

RIS ID

96415

Publication Details

Macfarlane, M. D., Kisely, S., Loi, S., Looi, J. C., Merry, S., Parker, S., Power, B., Siskind, D., Smith, G. & Macfarlane, S. (2015). Getting started in research: research questions, supervisors and literature reviews. Australasian Psychiatry, 23 (1), 8-11.

Abstract

Objectives: Research can seem daunting, especially for trainees and early career researchers. This paper focuses on how to formulate and begin a research project such as the RANZCP Scholarly Project. Methods: We outline an approach to framing a research question, developing theses and hypotheses, choosing a supervisor and conducting a literature review. Conclusions: Through systematic planning early career researchers and other clinicians can plan and conduct research suitable for the Scholarly Project or other research activity.