Course Description
Emphasizes the development of a research career for doctoral students. This will include aspects such as writing, professional identity, ethics, and research study development.
Athena Title
Health Research I
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Critically examine the different components of a research career, including management of a research program within different settings. 2. Demonstrate the ability to write academically, critically, and persuasively on matters of public health research. 3. Explain the significant research methodologies and challenges relating to human behavior. 4. Demonstrate the ability to think critically about contemporary health behavior research. 5. Assess ethical consideration in research, evaluation, and programming.
Topical Outline
1. Course Overview 2. Class Project Overview 3. Developing a Research Career 4. Developing a Program of Research 5. Professional Identity 6. How Universities Operate 7. Secret to Success: Writing 8. Review Class Project 9. General Discussion of Research Careers 10. Responsible Conduct of Research 11. Conflict of Interest 12. Human Subjects Protection 13. Safe Lab Practice 14. Mentor and Mentee Responsibilities and Relationships 15. Collaboration 16. Data Responsibility 17. Research Misconduct 18. Responsible Authorship and Publication 19. The Scientist as a Responsible Member of Society 20. General Discussion of Research Careers 21. Stages of Research 22. Identifying a Research Idea 23. Planning a Project 24. Budget Development and Issues 25. Measurement and Surveys 26. Threats to Validity
Syllabus
Public CV