The Research and Proposal Writing Process I

2 Credits.

This course is the first in the 2-term Health Policy and Management proposal writing course designed to assist doctoral students in developing their dissertation proposals through updates and discussion of progress, and faculty lectures on relevant topics. Classes during both terms are structured to cover major components of the proposal including, thesis topics and conceptualization, specific aims, hypotheses, methods (including study design, data, etc.), and logistical aspects of the oral examination process. Evaluation will be based on class participation and progress made on the student’s own dissertation proposal demonstrated by student presentations and written assignments.