380.821.01
PFRH Proposal Writing Seminar
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Must be PFRH Doctoral Student; must have completed second-year comprehensive exams.
Focuses on development of dissertation project, writing dissertation proposal, and preparation for Department and Schoolwide Preliminary Exams. Explains dissertation expectations and requirements. Reviews dissertation proposal structure and components. Discusses evaluation of existing research, identification of gaps and topics, and design of research projects. Emphasizes clear communication of ideas. Provides opportunity to present work-in-progress and receive peer feedback. Introduces proposal assessment through review of peers’ work. Provides forum to practice Preliminary Exam presentation including answering questions.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate progress towards completion of a dissertation proposal and successfully completing the School-Wide Preliminary Examination.
- Recognize and critically evaluate the elements of a research proposal.
- Provide constructive feedback on research proposals.
Enrollment Restriction
PFRH Doctoral Students only.