A medical science educator’s guide to selecting a research paradigm: building a basis for better research
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Author(s)
Brown, Megan EL
Dueñas, Angelique N
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
A research paradigm, or set of common beliefs about research, should be a key facet of any research project. However, despite its
importance, there is a paucity of general understanding in the medical sciences education community regarding what a research
paradigm consists of and how to best construct one. With the move within medical sciences education towards greater methodological rigor, it is now more important than ever for all educators to understand simply how to better approach their research via
paradigms. In this monograph, a simplified approach to selecting an appropriate research paradigm is outlined. Suggestions are
based on broad literature, medical education sources, and the author’s own experiences in solidifying and communicating their
research paradigms. By assisting in detailing the philosophical underpinnings of individuals research approaches, this guide aims
to help all researchers improve the rigor of their projects and improve upon overall understanding in research communication
importance, there is a paucity of general understanding in the medical sciences education community regarding what a research
paradigm consists of and how to best construct one. With the move within medical sciences education towards greater methodological rigor, it is now more important than ever for all educators to understand simply how to better approach their research via
paradigms. In this monograph, a simplified approach to selecting an appropriate research paradigm is outlined. Suggestions are
based on broad literature, medical education sources, and the author’s own experiences in solidifying and communicating their
research paradigms. By assisting in detailing the philosophical underpinnings of individuals research approaches, this guide aims
to help all researchers improve the rigor of their projects and improve upon overall understanding in research communication
Date Issued
2020-03
Date Acceptance
2019-12-27
Citation
Medical Science Educator, 2020, 30 (1), pp.545-553
ISSN
2156-8650
Publisher
Springer
Start Page
545
End Page
553
Journal / Book Title
Medical Science Educator
Volume
30
Issue
1
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-019-00898-9
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2019-12-27