Protocolo de Investigación: Elementos y características

Introduction to Research Protocols

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• The focus is on documentary research methods and techniques, specifically discussing the research protocol.

Definition of Research Protocol

• A research protocol is a detailed document outlining how a study will be conducted, serving as a plan for scientific investigation across various fields such as formal sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

• It aids in organizing activities required for documentary or field research and includes elements like objectives, methodology, justification, theoretical framework, techniques, and procedures for data collection and analysis.

Characteristics of a Research Protocol

Key Features

• The writing should be in future tense regarding activities to be performed during the research; it must not include results or conclusions yet. It should also describe feasibility based on theoretical foundations from various scientific disciplines.

• All research begins with an idea driven by personal interests that identify problems or topics worth exploring to generate new knowledge.

Components of a Research Project

Essential Parts

• Title: Should be clear, concise, specific; may change during the study process but must reflect the topic accurately.

• Abstract: A brief description of the study's objectives and significance; recommended to provide translations in English for broader accessibility.

Problem Statement

• This section explains the topic being researched along with its background information relevant to the issue at hand.

Justification and Objectives

Importance of Justification

• Justification outlines why the research is significant for generating new knowledge or solving existing problems within the field.

Setting Objectives

• The protocol should define both general objectives (overall goals) and specific objectives (concrete steps needed to achieve those goals).

Literature Review and Hypothesis

State of Knowledge

• Known as "estado del arte," this part reviews previous works related to the topic including books, articles, theses, reports etc., providing context for current research efforts.

Formulating Hypotheses

• Involves stating assumptions or preliminary answers that will be tested throughout the investigation—especially crucial in quantitative studies.

Theoretical Framework & Methodology

Theoretical Foundations

• Discusses relevant theories from various paradigms (positivist, interpretative) that support the development of research findings.

Methodological Analysis

• Details types of studies (descriptive/experimental), population/sample characteristics, data collection techniques (observations/interviews), instruments used (questionnaires), and whether approaches are qualitative or quantitative/mixed methods.

Planning Activities

Activity Timeline

Research Protocols and Their Importance

Overview of Research References

• A comprehensive list of references is essential for any research project, including bibliographies, books, journals, newspapers, audiovisual sources, and online texts. This is crucial for the development and presentation of a research project or protocol.

Academic Requirements for University Projects

• The creation of a research protocol is fundamental for presenting various academic works at the university level. This includes theses, reports on social service activities, professional activity reports, educational material development reports, cataloging documentary collections, or articles intended for publication in specialized research journals.

Significance in Postgraduate Studies

• A well-prepared research protocol is also a prerequisite for admission into postgraduate studies such as specializations, master's programs, doctoral degrees, and postdoctoral stays. This highlights the importance of understanding how to create effective research protocols.

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