Outline of Research Progress Report
This is to be a progress report, not a thesis; be succinct
and focused. Copy where unchanged; indicate N/A if not applicable.
A report is to be submitted every 6 months.
I. Executive Summary
II. Introduction
A. Specific Aims [list the broad, long-term objectives and what this research is intended to accomplish]
1. Hypothesis(es)B. Background and Significance
2. Specific Aims [state how each hypothesis is to be tested]
1. Background [give the background leading to this research; critically evaluate existing knowledge, and identify gaps that this research will fill]C. Changes Made since Previous Research Progress Report, if Any
2. Significance [state the importance and health relevance of the research by relating the specific aims to the broad, long-term objectives]
1. Changes in Hypotheses and Specific AimsIII. Methods
2. Changes in Methods
3. Changes in Timetable
A. Subjects [describe the population of subjects studied, their inclusion and exclusion criteria]IV. Results [the results section should be quantitative and include data in graphical or tabular form]
B. Materials, Methods [describe all materials and methods, as well as any new method and its advantage over existing methods]
C. Research Design [describe the procedures used to accomplish the specific aims of the project]
D. Timetable [provide a timetable for the project]
E. Hazards [identify procedures, situations, or materials that may be hazardous to personnel, and precautions exercised]
F. Statistical Methods [state the methods of data analysis and interpretation]
V. Discussion
A. Discussion of ResultsVI. Future Plans
B. Summary
C. Conclusions
A. Specific AimsVII. Literature Cited1. Hypothesis(es)B. Methods
2. Specific Aims
C. Timetable for Completion of Future Research, Data Analysis, and Manuscript Preparation
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