Selection of Dissertation/Research topic

[Guest guest]

Hello sir,

Congratulations for the most awaited topic of netrum.

" Yes sir, I definately agree with you that topic selection is very

confusing task. I think If its merely a research topic selection,

you can go with your Ideas. But If its a desssertation, Joint

venture of student and Guide, then you should go with your guide's

choice. Because He is the senior person there AND he is working in a

perticular area for more than 10 years. Rather than diverting his

attention to your interest.....try to take interest in his

area....it will help to make the end result more beautiful.

Again there is issue of infrastructure... But in the era of Internet

we can easily contact and get suggestions from respected authorities

of the field. We can even get sponsors and Funding from

Gonvernmental, Non governmental and Autonomous agencies.

For searching a topic in a field I have my own way..... I go to the

pubmed...then I search for the newly published Review articles..

Most of the times in conclusion Or in the last Two paragraphs I get

a topic.'Writes do have a habit that in the end they tell That this

much is searched-researched and these are thing which remain to be

seen'....We have to catch for the things which are still remaining. "

I will continue my part in my next post...Till then lets see what

others do have to say?

Regards

Dr. Narendra

GMC, Nagpur

>

> Dear friends,

> Welcome to new discussion topic.

> We have observed many young scientists/resident

> doctors asking the subject of dissertation/research

> topic in different net groups including our 'indpharm'

> group.They want to work,but they are either having no

> ideas or having no guidance.There may be paucity of

> resources or infrastructure at their setup.They may be

> having lack of confidence.

> We have to discuss how we can be helpful to them.We

> can work out some guidelines for them so that they can

> arrive at some decision.

> Points for discussion:

> -From where do we get our ideas for research?

> -Criteria for selecting the topic

> -Role of personal interest,guide's interest,resources

> and infrastructure available,funding agencies etc.

> -Importance and priority of the research work.

> -Benefits of research-in terms of carrier,contribution

> to science,innovations.

> -Cost-benefit ratio.

> -Time factor

>

> NOVEL IDEA IS MOTHER OF ALL SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS.

>

> DR.BHARAT GAJJAR

> MODERATOR

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

FROM:DR. BARNA GANGULY, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF

PHARMACOLOGY, P.S. MEDICAL COLLEGE, KARAMSAD

Dear Dr. Gajjar

Happy New Year to you and other members of netrum group!

Its a really good idea to discuss/ give inputs/ ask for suggestions in

the field of research. AND I AM VERY KEEN IN JOINING YOU ALL.

Yes, I do agree that there are lot of difficulties in doing a good

research work, be it, even dissertation. First and foremost is the

selection of topic, for that, I need to share a few thoughts in this

aspect.

Let us first analyze the infrastructure what we are having in

respective department / institution. Accordingly, I think, its the

responsibility of the Guide to give the ideas of the areas of the

research work.Then the researcher/ PG student can also start thinking

of the work.For final selection of the topic it should not be

mandatory that the Guide has to decide.(The Guide may be having his or

her own choice,which may not be feasible in the existing situation of

that particular department) The Guide is there to guide always, and as

a guide we should not forget that the Guides are also RESEARCHERS.

Of course in the field of own interest the Guides can give more input,

but now-a-days as a guide, we should not stuck up with our choice of

convenience.So as per my opinion, there should be a joint effort in

determining the topic of research specially PG dissertation, if

necessary opinion may be taken from departmental collegues/allied

subjects experts.I must stop here today, further more next time.

With best compliments

Barna

>

> Dear friends,

> Welcome to new discussion topic.

> We have observed many young scientists/resident

> doctors asking the subject of dissertation/research

> topic in different net groups including our 'indpharm'

> group.They want to work,but they are either having no

> ideas or having no guidance.There may be paucity of

> resources or infrastructure at their setup.They may be

> having lack of confidence.

> We have to discuss how we can be helpful to them.We

> can work out some guidelines for them so that they can

> arrive at some decision.

> Points for discussion:

> -From where do we get our ideas for research?

> -Criteria for selecting the topic

> -Role of personal interest,guide's interest,resources

> and infrastructure available,funding agencies etc.

> -Importance and priority of the research work.

> -Benefits of research-in terms of carrier,contribution

> to science,innovations.

> -Cost-benefit ratio.

> -Time factor

>

> NOVEL IDEA IS MOTHER OF ALL SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS.

>

> DR.BHARAT GAJJAR

> MODERATOR

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Friends

Research work starts with the selection of the area of work in other words -- topic. A lot of factors encompass the topic, like funds, feasibility etc.Yes, all of us, interested in research field, should have a thorough knowledge of the funding agencies.At the same time the most important matter related to getting fund from outside institution agencies like ICMR, DST etc is the TIME.It takes a lot of time( sometimes even more than a year) right from proposal submission, processing and then granting of funds, if everything goes fine. This may not be comfortable with PG dissertation work. So may I request all of you to highlight those agencies where there is quick processing system like online submission and communication along with quick processing of funds, which can be utilized by the PG students for their research work of short tenure.

Looking forward for further info

Warm wishes

Barna

On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 Bharat Gajjar wrote :

>Dear friends,

>It's really good begining!

>Dr.Barna Ganguly has joined us.Welcome and thank

>you,Barna.

>Dr.Narendra feels that topic selection is very

>confusing task.Yes,that is the reason why we have

>chosen this topic for discussion.

>Regarding choice,Dr.Narendra and Dr.Vijay both agree

>with that the topic for PG dissertation should be as

>per guide's choice for smooth functioning.Dr.Barna is

>also having the same opinion.

>Research,one has to carry out individually and

>therefore he/she is having freedom to choose the topic

>as per his/her interest.

>Regarding source of research idea,Dr.Narendra has

>given the key answer.'We have to catch for the things

>which are still remaining.'

>For funding,may I request Dr.Narndra to throw more

>lights regarding various funding agencies? It would be

>helpful for our young scientists.

>Dr.Vijay and Dr.Chetna have raised issues regarding

>allotment of PG students to PG guides.Different

>institutions/universities follow different methods for

>alloting the students.We have to wait for other

>opinions.

>Thank you all for active participation.

>I think the discussion will become more interesting

>and fruitful.

>Dr.Bharat Gajjar.

>Moderator.

>

>__________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

Relevant guidance has come from Barna about applying for funding.To

her list of funders also add other national like DBT and

international funding agencies. Lot many keep advertising from time

to time. There are regional funding agencies also avilable like for

Maharashtra there is MUHS and Star Research Scheme of DMER.

Dont shy from applying. Some do get it so why not you? Shed the

inhibitions and get going.

Good luck.

Vijay

>

> Dear Friends

> Research work starts with the selection of the area of work in

other words -- topic. A lot of factors  encompass the topic, like

funds, feasibility etc.Yes, all of us, interested in research field,

should have a thorough knowledge of the funding agencies.At the same

time the most important matter related to getting fund from outside

institution agencies like ICMR, DST etc is the TIME.It takes a lot

of time( sometimes even more than a year) right from proposal

submission, processing and then granting of funds, if everything

goes fine. This may not be comfortable with PG dissertation work. So

may I request all of you to highlight those agencies where there is

quick processing system like online submission and communication

along with quick processing of funds, which can be utilized by the

PG students for their research work of short tenure.

> Looking forward for further info

> Warm wishes

> Barna

>

>

> On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 Bharat Gajjar wrote :

> >Dear friends,

> >It's really good begining!

> >Dr.Barna Ganguly has joined us.Welcome and thank

> >you,Barna.

> >Dr.Narendra feels that topic selection is very

> >confusing task.Yes,that is the reason why we have

> >chosen this topic for discussion.

> >Regarding choice,Dr.Narendra and Dr.Vijay both agree

> >with that the topic for PG dissertation should be as

> >per guide's choice for smooth functioning.Dr.Barna is

> >also having the same opinion.

> >Research,one has to carry out individually and

> >therefore he/she is having freedom to choose the topic

> >as per his/her interest.

> >Regarding source of research idea,Dr.Narendra has

> >given the key answer.'We have to catch for the things

> >which are still remaining.'

> >For funding,may I request Dr.Narndra to throw more

> >lights regarding various funding agencies? It would be

> >helpful for our young scientists.

> >Dr.Vijay and Dr.Chetna have raised issues regarding

> >allotment of PG students to PG guides.Different

> >institutions/universities follow different methods for

> >alloting the students.We have to wait for other

> >opinions.

> >Thank you all for active participation.

> >I think the discussion will become more interesting

> >and fruitful.

> >Dr.Bharat Gajjar.

> >Moderator.

> >

> >__________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Dear Netruimians, Nice to be back.In my opinion, the topic of dissertation should be selected by a PG student after a preliminary survey. The survey should be finding the 'hot topics' of the time.You can acess library, internet, seniors,clinics, conference presentations....The topics should not be 'me too' but something in which your collegues would be ready for help at any time.Your guide should be glad with your topic selection. The infrastructure should be there as Dr Ganguly has mentioned.Then it should finish off before your 4th term-so that you have time for writing and calculations.As you enter 6th term, the printed form should be in your hands.Prepare for the likely questions to be asked and so on... AnupamaBharat Gajjar <gajjarbm@...> wrote: Dear friends,Welcome to new discussion topic.We have observed many young scientists/residentdoctors asking the subject of

dissertation/researchtopic in different net groups including our 'indpharm'group.They want to work,but they are either having noideas or having no guidance.There may be paucity ofresources or infrastructure at their setup.They may behaving lack of confidence.We have to discuss how we can be helpful to them.Wecan work out some guidelines for them so that they canarrive at some decision.Points for discussion:-From where do we get our ideas for research?-Criteria for selecting the topic-Role of personal interest,guide's interest,resourcesand infrastructure available,funding agencies etc.-Importance and priority of the research work. -Benefits of research-in terms of carrier,contributionto science,innovations.-Cost-benefit ratio.-Time factorNOVEL IDEA IS MOTHER OF ALL SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS.DR.BHARAT

GAJJARMODERATOR__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Dear Netrumians

Congarts Dr GAjjar and Dr Thawani...this topic is certainly picking up well. It seems we have slightly divergent views on how a topic for dissertation should be selected. A balance between the students' interest, Guide's area of expertise and the department's vision w.r.t. area of research in which it wants to be known is an ideal situation Most times its not difficult and even if it is, matters can certainly be sorted out.

The next step is literature search relevant to the topic, preparing a protocol and Case record form if necessary. The protocol should be well thought of; In fact a student and the guide should put in their maximum intellectual abilities and expertise at three stages of the dissertation - while preparing the protocol, during interim analysis (if any) and at the time of finalising the results and discussion. A sound protocol is a foundation for a good dissertation and also facilitates proper implementation of the methodology. Unfortunately students sometimes tend to neglect and hurry up this part. The importance and method of preparing protocols should beincluded in students training ASAP in the first term.

Chetna desai

Ahmedabad

On 06/01/07, anupama sukhlecha <anupama_acad@...> wrote:

Dear Netruimians,

Nice to be back.In my opinion, the topic of dissertation should be selected by a PG student after a preliminary survey.

The survey should be finding the 'hot topics' of the time.You can acess library, internet, seniors,clinics, conference presentations....The topics should not be 'me too' but something in which your collegues would be ready for help at any time.Your guide should be glad with your topic selection. The infrastructure should be there as Dr Ganguly has mentioned.Then it should finish off before your 4th term-so that you have time for writing and calculations.As

you enter 6th term, the printed form should be in your hands.Prepare for the likely questions to be asked and so on...

Anupama Bharat Gajjar <gajjarbm@...> wrote:

Dear friends,Welcome to new discussion topic.We have observed many young scientists/residentdoctors asking the subject of dissertation/researchtopic in different net groups including our 'indpharm'

group.They want to work,but they are either having noideas or having no guidance.There may be paucity ofresources or infrastructure at their setup.They may behaving lack of confidence.We have to discuss how we can be helpful to them.Wecan work out some guidelines for them so that they canarrive at some decision.Points for discussion:-From where do we get our ideas for research?-Criteria for selecting the topic-Role of personal interest,guide's interest,resources

and infrastructure available,funding agencies etc.-Importance and priority of the research work. -Benefits of research-in terms of carrier,contributionto science,innovations.-Cost-benefit ratio.-Time factor

NOVEL IDEA IS MOTHER OF ALL SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS.DR.BHARAT GAJJARMODERATOR__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Dear all

Often dissertation is the only elaborate and serious research that an MD students carries out; later few join teaching and research, hence there is not much scope. In fact sometimes the dissertation work goes unpublished because the student has left for industry etc. hence both the guide and the student need to make the best of this opportunity. It is also useful to first ask the student to enlist a few topics that he is interested in; perform literature search and briefly explain what he wishes to do. At the same time these topics proposed by the student may also be discussed with other guides in the department so that the interest of the department is also taken care of. A PG student should also be encouraged to undertake smaller research projects or participate in similar other projects in the department. This widens his scope and interest.

Ideas for research can be best obtained by keeping updated about the recent trends. The guide and the students should be encouraged to read conference proceedings, abstracts from recent conference or workshops held here and abroad and scientific articles in recent journals, network with his contemporaries in the institution and also at other places.

Chena desai

Ahmedabad

On 02/01/07, Bharat Gajjar <gajjarbm@...> wrote:

Dear friends,Welcome to new discussion topic.We have observed many young scientists/residentdoctors asking the subject of dissertation/researchtopic in different net groups including our 'indpharm'

group.They want to work,but they are either having noideas or having no guidance.There may be paucity ofresources or infrastructure at their setup.They may behaving lack of confidence.We have to discuss how we can be helpful to them.Wecan work out some guidelines for them so that they canarrive at some decision.Points for discussion:-From where do we get our ideas for research?-Criteria for selecting the topic-Role of personal interest,guide's interest,resources

and infrastructure available,funding agencies etc.-Importance and priority of the research work. -Benefits of research-in terms of carrier,contributionto science,innovations.-Cost-benefit ratio.-Time factor

NOVEL IDEA IS MOTHER OF ALL SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS.DR.BHARAT GAJJARMODERATOR__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Dear friends,

Thank you for your active participation.

Dr.Manoj Swaminathan has rightly related dissertation

work with future carrer.Dissertation work can

definitely become the foundation of future carrer.

Provision of co-guide is also good.In our institute,we

usually practice the same to carry out

interdisciplinary research work(Barna will agree with

me).Dr.Chetna has given the idea of discussing the

topic of dissertation in the department.It is also

having its advantages.It will be benefited by

collective wisdom of experts.

May I invite our resident doctor

friends-Anupama,Yashpal,Amit,Samidh,Vipul,Prashant-to

share their experiences in selection of their

dissertation topics? How had they decided their

topics?

Bharat Gajjar

Moderator.

DR. BHARAT GAJJAR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY,

PRAMUKHSWAMI MEDICAL COLLEGE,

KARAMSAD-388325.

DIST.-ANAND (GUJARAT) INDIA.

MOBILE NO. 09979939702.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

The topic I decided was I think the 7th one before I cancelled the previous six. To begin with I thought of Comparing BA by disintegration app- did't materialize. Then study of ext of Ficus for anti-ulcer effect-collection of ext was tough, then pharmacoeconomics of 20 drugs in Essen drug list-guide felt it a better choice for paper present..,then clinical trial on serratiopep...more time needed...So settled for DUS in Dentistry. AnupamaBharat Gajjar <gajjarbm@...> wrote: Dear friends,Thank you for your active participation.Dr.Manoj Swaminathan has rightly related dissertationwork with future carrer.Dissertation work candefinitely become the foundation of future carrer.Provision of co-guide is also good.In our institute,weusually practice the same to carry outinterdisciplinary research work(Barna will agree withme).Dr.Chetna has given the idea of discussing thetopic of dissertation in the department.It is alsohaving its advantages.It will be benefited bycollective wisdom of experts.May I invite our resident doctorfriends-Anupama,Yashpal,Amit,Samidh,Vipul,Prashant-toshare their experiences in selection of theirdissertation topics? How had they decided theirtopics?Bharat GajjarModerator.DR. BHARAT GAJJARASSOCIATE

PROFESSOR,DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY,PRAMUKHSWAMI MEDICAL COLLEGE,KARAMSAD-388325.DIST.-ANAND (GUJARAT) INDIA.MOBILE NO. 09979939702.__________________________________________________