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Format of Synopsis

This document outlines the required format and sections for a dissertation or article synopsis. A synopsis should be 4 pages or less and include sections for the title, introduction, objectives, operational definitions, hypothesis, study design, sample size, data collection and analysis procedures, and references. The introduction provides background on the topic and importance of the study. The objectives clearly state what the researcher intends to accomplish. The synopsis also describes how data will be collected through tools like a proforma or questionnaire, and how the data will be analyzed.

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Format of Synopsis

This document outlines the required format and sections for a dissertation or article synopsis. A synopsis should be 4 pages or less and include sections for the title, introduction, objectives, operational definitions, hypothesis, study design, sample size, data collection and analysis procedures, and references. The introduction provides background on the topic and importance of the study. The objectives clearly state what the researcher intends to accomplish. The synopsis also describes how data will be collected through tools like a proforma or questionnaire, and how the data will be analyzed.

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FORMAT OF SYNOPSIS

Before starting to work on Dissertation/Article, The synopsis is a brief out line (about four A-4
size pages or 1000 words is the maximum limit) of your future work. A synopsis must have the
following headings:

 TITLE:

Should reflect the objectives of the study. It must be written after the whole synopsis has been
written so that it is a true representative of the plan (i.e. the synopsis).

 INTRODUCTION:

Should contain brief background of the selected topic. It must identify the importance of study,
its relevance and applicability of results. It must clearly state the purpose of the study.

 OBJECTIVES:

An objective is an intent of what the researcher wants to do stated in clear measurable terms.”

 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION:

Is the definition of the exposure and outcome variables of interest in context to objective in a
particular study and their means of measurement/determination.

Examples: l Anemia l Effectiveness l PPH l Wound healing

 HYPOTHESIS:

A hypothesis is a statement showing expected relation b/w 2 variables. A hypothesis is needed in


the following study designs: i. All interventional studies ii. Cohort iii. Case control

 MATERIAL AND METHODS:

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 STUDY DESIGN:

Mention the name of the appropriate study design. SETTING: Name and place where the
research work is to be conducted.

 DURATION OF STUDY:

How long will the study take with dates.

 SAMPLE SIZE:

How many patients will be included. If there are groups how many per group?

 SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: Type of sampling technique employed.


 SAMPLE SELECTION:

Inclusion criteria: on what bases will patients be inducted in the study. Exclusion criteria: On
what bases will patients be excluded from the study.

 DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE:

A detailed account of how the researcher will perform research; how s/he will measure the
variable. It includes: Identification of the study variables Methods for collection of data Data
collection tools (proforma/questionnaire)

 DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDURE: Relevant details naming software to be used,


which descriptive statistics and which test of significance if and when required,
specifying variables where it will be applied.
 REFERENCES:

In APA style

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 DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENT:

The researcher must attach, as an annex, the proforma or questionnaire with the help of which
he/she intends to collect data. The proforma/ questionnaire must match the objectives and must
not contain irrelevant sections like inclusion and exclusion criteria etc.

THE END

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