Research Project Written Report: Instructions Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for you to provide an overview of your research experience and knowledge gained through the research project course.

Summary of the Activity

Reflection on the Activity

I participated in three guided sessions with faculty to
learn advanced article search strategies using academic databases. I learned
how to apply Boolean operators, MeSH terms, and filters to refine results and
improve the relevance and quality of the literature for the research project.

The session significantly improved my ability to locate
high-quality, peer-reviewed articles relevant to my research question. I now
feel more confident in conducting focused literature reviews and critically
appraising sources. This will strengthen the foundation of my research and
contribute to evidence-based practice.

Meeting

This meeting helped clarify the expectations and timeline
for the research project. It was valuable to hear feedback and ensure
alignment with course objectives. I gained better insight into how to
structure my contributions and coordinate with the team moving forward.

Literature Review Meeting

During the meeting, we discussed strategies for
synthesizing literature effectively and identifying research gaps. I learned
the importance of critically evaluating study designs and outcomes. This
discussion improved my ability to select high-impact articles for our review.

A practical guide: Screening for systematic review (50pg)

Reading this guide deepened my understanding of the
screening process. I learned the key principles of eligibility criteria,
inclusion/exclusion decisions, and record-keeping. It made me more confident
in evaluating studies objectively and consistently.

Mastering the Screening Process for Systematic Reviews

This activity reinforced the importance of consistency
and accuracy in screening. I practiced applying protocols and resolved common
screening challenges. It prepared me to contribute reliably during
collaborative article reviews.

A practical guide: Data Extraction for Intervention
Systematic Reviews (88pg)

This guide provided step-by-step insights into effective
data extraction. I now better understand how to organize data related to
interventions, outcomes, and study characteristics. It will help me
contribute to a reliable and replicable review process.

Covidence Screening Practice Zoom Meeting

Participating in this session gave me hands-on experience
with the Covidence platform. I improved my ability to screen articles
efficiently and learned how to resolve conflicts with co-reviewers. This will
improve our workflow and review quality.

A practical guide: Protocol Development for Systematic Reviews
(70pg)

Reading this guide highlighted the significance of a
well-developed protocol in guiding the entire review process. It taught me
how to frame clear research questions and select appropriate methodologies,
which are crucial for transparency and reproducibility.

Team meeting with preceptor

The meeting helped align our progress with the
preceptor’s expectations. We discussed challenges, refined our approach, and
clarified goals for the next phase. I felt supported and motivated to
continue contributing effectively.

Individual Covidence Article Review

Independently reviewing articles in Covidence
strengthened my ability to apply inclusion/exclusion criteria and critically
assess relevance. This practice helped me develop autonomy and precision in
the research process, essential skills.

Individual Covidence Article Review

Independently reviewing articles in Covidence
strengthened my ability to apply inclusion/exclusion criteria and critically
assess relevance. This practice helped me develop autonomy and precision in
the research process, essential skills

Extraction and review of the full text of the selected
article

Creating a poster extracting the most important
information from articles

In total 70 hours were completed during the research participation
with Dr. Sanchez