Research Process
Key Steps in a Research Process

Research Proposal Submission Template for Institutional Review Board
Title Page:
Lahore Medical & Dental College, Lahore
Research Proposal Title
Principal Investigator (PI):
Name:
Department/Institution:
Contact Information:
Email:
Phone:
Table of Content
Topic Page Number
Introduction 1
Rationale of the Study 1
Objectives 1
Material & Methods 1
Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria 1
Operational Definition 2
References 3
Annexure I: 4
Questionnaire Attached
Introduction
The brief background highlighting the gap in current literature/knowledge that this study aims to address, along with the study’s justification and objective.
- Background
- Rationale of the Study
- Study objective
Material & Methods
- Study design
- Study population
- Setting
- Duration
- Inclusion criteria
- Exclusion criteria
- Ethical considerations
- Study tool
- Operational definition
- Statistical analysis
References
Annexure I:
Research Report Write-up Format
ABSTRACT
- Background:
- Objective/Objectives:
- Study Design:
- Methodology:
- Results:
- Conclusion:
INTRODUCTION
- Background
- Rationale of the Study
- Objective/s
METHODOLOGY
- Study Design:
- Place of Study:
- Study Population:
- Sampling technique:
- Sample size:
- Data Collection:
- Time frame:
- Data collection tool:
- Data Analysis:
- Ethical Considerations:
- RESULTS
With tables & graphs where needed
DISCUSSION
Including limitations of the study
CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES
In Vancouver or Howard Style
ANNEXURE
The study questionnaire
