BU Library: Research Portal: Protocols

Writing Research Protocols

Desigining, Conducting and Reporting Clinical Research: a Step by Step Approach
Details the five steps for taking a study idea, through to publication.
Formulating a Researchable Question Walks you through the steps of formulating a good research question.

Clinical Research by Robert D. Toto (Editor); Michael J. McPhaul (Editor)
Call Number: R853.C55 C65 2011
ISBN: 1605477486
Publication Date: 2011
Clinical Research: From Proposal to Implementation will serve as a road map for students and junior researchers seeking to successfully design, implement, and publicize the results of clinical research.
Getting Started in Health Research by David Bowers; Allan House; David Owens
Call Number: R852.B68 2011
ISBN: 9781405191487
Publication Date: 2011
Fundamental information for how to get started.
Handbook for Health Care Research by Robert L. Chatburn
Call Number: R850.C53 2011
ISBN: 0763778052
Publication Date: 2011
Using step-by-step guidelines, the text teaches students and practitioners to implement a research protocol and evaluate the results, even if s/he has no experience or formal training in the research process.

Steps you through what comprises a good protocol, and how to create and use one. (7.47 min.)

Created as part of a Data Management Support Pack for the CCAFS CGIAR research program; CC license, 2013.