Table 2.
Pre-module and post-module survey results for the Research 101 modules
| Module/question | Pre-module mean | Post-module mean |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to research/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. Define research | 3.61 | 4.36 |
| 2. Identify various types of research | 3.68 | 4.29 |
| 3. Recognize the stages of clinical/translational research | 2.94 | 4.14 |
| 4. Identify the steps of the scientific method | 3.39 | 4.29 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 24/0/2 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 6/10/10 |
| Aligning expectations/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. Identify my skills as a mentee/trainee | 3.57 | 4.14 |
| 2. Identify possible expectations of a mentee | 3.57 | 4.29 |
| 3. Identify possible expectations of a mentor | 3.46 | 4.14 |
| 4. Describe possible barriers to an effective mentor–mentee relationship | 3.46 | 4.22 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 21/2/3 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 11/8/7 |
| Identifying a research mentor and a research project/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. Describe the characteristics of your ideal mentor | 3.75 | 4.25 |
| 2. List resources to identify an appropriate mentor and to develop a research project | 3.32 | 4.29 |
| 3. Strategize possible solutions to common barriers to an effective mentor–mentee relationship | 3.36 | 4.07 |
| 4. Understand how to write a clear and concise research project description | 3.25 | 4.18 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 21/0/5 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 9/9/8 |
| Introduction to human subjects research and protections/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. Understand the history of human subjects research | 3.29 | 4.32 |
| 2. Define human subjects research | 3.61 | 4.36 |
| 3. List the requirements for protecting human subjects in research | 3.21 | 4.36 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 24/0/2 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 19/3/4 |
| Submitting an Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol at UC/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. List resources for submitting an IRB protocol for review | 1.88 | 3.50 |
| 2. List the components of an IRB submission | 2.04 | 3.38 |
| 3. Understand common issues with IRB submissions and strategize possible solutions | 2.08 | 3.22 |
| 4. List resources for the protection of human subjects, biosafety, and animal care and training on these topics | 2.38 | 3.42 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 15/3/4 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 4/6/11 |
| Conducting a literature search/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. Describe the use of PubMed for literature searches | 4.00 | 4.46 |
| 2. Describe the use of Google Scholar for literature searches | 4.04 | 4.46 |
| 3. List resources for conducting an effective literature search | 3.88 | 4.42 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 21/1/4 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 17/2/6 |
| Effective writing for publication/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. List the various types of publications | 3.62 | 4.31 |
| 2. Describe the elements of a manuscript | 3.42 | 4.31 |
| 3. Describe an effective abstract | 3.58 | 4.27 |
| 4. List resources for improving ones writing skills | 3.38 | 4.19 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 24/2/0 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 14/3/9 |
| Transparency, rigor, and reproducibility in research/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. Describe the need for transparency and its impact on the research process | 4.04 | 4.46 |
| 2. Describe the need for rigor and reproducibility and their impact on the research process | 4.08 | 4.52 |
| 3. Identify approaches to enhance the transparency, rigor, and reproducibility of your research project | 3.65 | 4.48 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 22/0/3 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 13/4/8 |
| Study design and data analysis basics/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. List different types of epidemiologic studies | 3.04 | 4.31 |
| 2. Define key characteristics and limitations of cross-sectional studies | 3.50 | 4.31 |
| 3. Define key characteristics and limitations of cohort studies | 3.46 | 4.27 |
| 4. List resources for study design and data analysis | 3.31 | 4.19 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 20/2/4 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 15/6/4 |
| Presenting your summer research/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. Describe elements of an effective poster | 3.54 | 4.35 |
| 2. List venues for presenting research projects | 3.19 | 4.23 |
| 3. Describe elements of an effective lab meeting presentation | 3.42 | 4.15 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 23/1/2 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 14/3/8 |
| Evaluating the literature and presenting a journal club/I am confident in my ability to … | ||
| 1. Describe strategies for reading and critiquing a scientific article | 3.69 | 4.27 |
| 2. Describe elements of an effective journal club | 3.31 | 4.12 |
| The content of this module met my needs (yes/no/unsure) | – | 21/1/4 |
| Would you recommend this module to a friend if it was not a requirement? (yes/no/unsure) | – | 12/4/9 |