M6

• What is the focus of Quarter 1 - Module 6 in research studies?

  Conceptualizing and Identifying Original Topics in Research
• How is research encountered in daily life?

  Through articles, books, reports, social media, and various media sources
• What was a significant research finding during the COVID-19 pandemic?

  The existence of the COVID-19 vaccine
• What are some sources for generating ideas for research topics?


  Personal or professional experience, theories, media, or other research studies
• What is considered a primary source in research?

  An original research report written by the researchers who conducted the study
• What is one of the most important criteria for successful research?

  Originality
• What makes a research study original?

  It is conducted by the person who published it and is not plagiarized
• What are the key points that define an original research topic?

  • Report of a study by the researchers who conducted it
  • Use of valid and reliable statistical tools
  • Detailed research methods documented
  • Not plagiarized
  • Accurate references cited
  • Scientifically published results
• How can having original research topics benefit researchers?


  1. Generate new ideas and creativity

  2. Apply new methods to existing studies

  3. Synthesize new interpretations of information

  4. Critique or disprove existing theories

  5. Analyze and interpret data in new ways

  6. Discover gaps or limitations in existing studies
• What is the objective of the activity titled "The R&D Blueprint"?

  To identify the steps needed to have an original research topic
• What is the role of WHO in the context of COVID-19 research?

  To bring together scientists and health professionals to accelerate research and development
• What does the R&D Blueprint aim to accelerate?

  Diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics for COVID-19
• How often is the WHO COVID-19 database updated?

  Daily, Monday through Friday
• What is the purpose of the WHO COVID-19 database?

  To provide a comprehensive multilingual source of current literature on COVID-19
• Who collaborates with WHO to enhance the COVID-19 database?

  Key partners and the BIREME center
• What is the source of the information regarding the WHO COVID-19 database?

  The WHO website
• What are the main components of the WHO's approach to COVID-19 research?

  • Bringing together global scientists and health professionals
  • Accelerating research and development
  • Ensuring equitable access to health products
  • Gathering and updating scientific findings regularly