380.890.01
SS/R: Proposal Writing Seminar in PFRH

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Gilbert Morgan
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Facilitates doctoral students in the development of research ideas and their dissertation proposals. Explains dissertation expectations and requirements. Covers major components of the proposal including, thesis topics and conceptualization, formulating specific aims, research questions and hypotheses, identifying sources of data, study design and methods, and logistical aspects of the oral examination process.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate progress towards completion of a dissertation proposal and successfully completing the School-Wide Preliminary Examination
  2. Recognize and critically evaluate the elements of a research proposal
  3. Prepare for the departmental and school-wide oral exams
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 80% Preparing a dissertation proposal
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Student must enroll with Advisor as CPI