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Topic: The Benefits of Radiation Therapy in the Prevention of Keloid Recurrence

Hypothesis: Radiation Therapy is more beneficial in the prevention of keloid recurrence.

Research Proposal Part 1

100 points possible

Introduction/Literature Review:

Briefly state why the research is important, how it will contribute to knowledge and health. Provide a hypothesis or aim of the research.

The literature review should consist of a review of at least 7 representative papers pertinent to the research you are proposing.

This part should be about 5 pages in length, which includes the Abstract.

· Look at the structure of the article (most scientific articles follow the same format). 

Abstract (summary of the whole article)

Introduction (why they did the research) - The purpose/hypothesis of the study is presented and previous research framing the current question is reviewed.

Start defining what a Keloid is, the different methods it can be treated and why Radiation Therapy is Best for the prevention of Keloid Recurrence.

Show proof using the articles.

http://patient.info/health/keloid-leaflet

Don’t worry about Part II

Research Proposal Part II

100 points possible

Method/Design:

State your population of interest, how and whom you will sample, and the basic study design. Provide information on proposed statistical analyses. This part should also be about 5 pages.