300.870.01
The Research and Proposal Writing Process I
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-person
Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
successful completion of 1st year PhD qualifying exam
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
Assists PhD students in developing their thesis proposal through updates and discussion of progress, and faculty lectures on relevant topics. Covers major components of the proposal including, thesis topics and conceptualization, formulating specific aims, hypotheses, methods (including study design, data, etc.), and logistical aspects of the oral examination process.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify a dissertation topic, draft specific aims, outline the background literature review, and identify a conceptual framework.
- Develop tools to prepare for the departmental and school-wide oral exam process.
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Participation
- 30% Presentation(s)
- 40% Written Assignment(s)