222.861.01 Doctoral Seminar in Proposal Development
- Department:
- International Health
- Term:
- 1st term
- Credits:
- 1 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2019 - 2020
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- Laura Caulfield
- Course Instructor :
- Resources:
- Description:
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Facilitates doctoral students in the development of research ideas and their dissertation proposals. Topics will vary by term but will include the following: how to develop a research idea, and components of a solid research proposal – background, design, methods, sample size, analysis, writing to different audiences, research designs in nutrition, ethical review, funding sources and requirements, budgeting, staff management, thesis and manuscript preparation, and professional development.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the differences between a resume and curriculum vitae
- Identify the components of a research career that they would like to pursue and opportunities at JHU to support the process
- Conduct a literature review in an area of interest
- Develop a concept paper for a study in an area of interest
- Write an NIH-style grant on a research topic of interest
- Give presentations on a research topic of interest
- Methods of Assessment:
Student evaluation based on oral presentations, written sections of the proposal, attendance, and class participation
- Enrollment Restriction:
doctoral students only
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required