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Table 2 Response to questionnaire; percentage of respondents (229) who strongly agree/agree, neither agree/disagree or strongly disagree/disagree to different items

From: Implementing group research assignment in undergraduate medical curriculum; impact on students’ performance and satisfaction

Item

Strongly Agree/ Agree %

Neither Agree/ Disagree %

Strongly Disagree/ Disagree %

1- The research improved my internet search skills

61.5

13.8

24.7

2- The research enhanced my evaluation of the related papers (critical appraisal)

73.6

16.1

10.3

3- The research helped me to write a review about certain topic

63.8

16.1

20.1

4-The research topic added to my knowledge in endocrine system

64.4

12.6

23

5- The research improved my verbal communication skills with colleagues

60.9

17.8

21.3

6- The research helped me develop my ability to work as a team member

67.8

14.9

17.2

7- The research assignment helped me to plan and distribute work among members

67.2

13.2

19.5

8- I received useful feedback in response to my questions (through the discussion board)

69.5

16.1

14.4

9-I successfully utilized SafeAsign (for plagiarism) using the BlackBoard

67.9

19.7

12.4

10- Dealing with the BlackBoard was easy

64.4

12.6

23

11- Following this experience, I feel more confident about participating in research projects

65.5

14.4

20.1

12- Overall, I was satisfied with the quality of this training

66.7

13.2

20.1