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What Is Research checklist
Review the research continuum, terminology, educational inquiry, and ethical oversight alongside the original lesson.
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Understanding Research Fundamentals
☐ Watch the full video: What is Research, Really?
Reflect on the differences between:
☐ Looking up answers vs. conducting research
☐ Facts vs. structured protocols
☐ Opinions vs. hypotheses
☐ Understand the purpose of ethical, reproducible, and rigorous research
☐ Define how research affects people, communities, and the scientific field
☐ Learning Stages by Educational Level
☐ High School Learners
☐ Understand exploration as the entry point into research
☐ Build curiosity and identify credible sources
☐ Learn the ethical responsibilities of researchers
☐ Participate in guided inquiry activities
☐ College Students
☐ Review what distinguishes academic writing from exploration
☐ Learn how to conduct and synthesize literature reviews
☐ Understand early-stage inquiry steps
☐ Recognize when IRB approval is or is not needed
☐ Grad/Med Students
☐ Define research foundations: IRB basics, informed consent, data ethics
☐ Learn project design steps for generalizable research
☐ Understand the research approval process
☐ Clarify risks and responsibilities in real-world inquiry
☐ Residents
☐ Apply science to study execution and patient-centered design
☐ Deepen skills in data security, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
☐ Fellows
☐ Lead independent research projects
☐ Write grant proposals and dissemination strategies
☐ Mentor junior learners in applied ethics and science
☐ Scientific vs. Educational Inquiry
☐ Distinguish formal research from exploratory educational activity
☐ Identify when IRB is required for formal research
Complete one project labeled as:
☐ Educational growth (preliminary inquiry)
☐ Foundation for future IRB-approved study
☐ Label project clearly to avoid ethical missteps
☐ Terms for Early-Stage Inquiry
Define and apply these concepts in a short activity:
☐ Needs assessment
☐ Stakeholder engagement
☐ Formative inquiry
☐ Educational project
☐ Design thinking interviews
☐ Patient advocate insights
☐ Preliminary qualitative exploration
☐ Summary Reflection
☐ Read and reflect on the learner table on page 9
☐ Identify which level you align with now
☐ Write 2–3 sentences summarizing your current stage and next steps
☐ Knowledge Check
☐ Complete the brief Knowledge Check (as noted on page 9)
☐ Submit responses through your assigned form or LMS