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221.861.01
Doctoral Seminar in Health Systems

Discontinued

Location:
East Baltimore
Term:
2nd term
Department:
International Health
Credits:
1 credits
Academic Year:
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method:
In-person
Auditors Allowed:
No
Grading Restriction:
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor:
Contact:
Abdulgafoor Bachani
Resources:
Description:

Designed to prepare first-year PhD students in the Health Systems program area to develop and defend their research proposal. Students will practice formulating a research question, conducting a systematic literature review, and drafting, presenting and critiquing research proposals.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the elements of a research proposal
  2. Formulate a research question, develop or identify a conceptual framework, conduct a brief literature review, and describe a range of study designs
  3. Analyze and present a critique of a scientific journal article
  4. Draft, present and defend an outline of a research proposal and to critique the proposals of fellow students
Methods of Assessment:

Classroom presentation and a 5-10 page paper required.

Instructor Consent:

No consent required