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Matthew C. Keifer
ENV H 583
Seattle Campus
Critical reading of selected basic and applied research publications on environmental health problems and programs.
Class description
Students can expect to improve their understanding of the basics of writing research proposals. The class is intended to acquaint Master's degree students with the methods used in preparing a thorough research proposal with scientifically defensible aims, methods and conclusions. The proposal produced by the student may serve as their MS Thesis Proposal. If a student has not identified a thesis topic at the time of the class, they may produce a proposal on a related topic of interest.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
During the first half of the quarter several lectures will be given by senior scientists on topics related to the preparation of research proposals. You will prepare your own proposal (approximately 10 pages) which will be critiqued by your classemates and the class instructor. The second half of the quarter you will also participate in a proposal review process and assist your fellow classmates with your critiques of their proposals.
Recommended preparation
Basic knowledge of biostastitics, epidemiology and laboratory experimental methods.
Class assignments and grading
Attend class and complete assigned readings and written exercises. 2) Prepare written research proposal according to guidelines developed in class. 3) Read and be prepared to critique assigned proposals from other students. 4) Prepare written summary statements and score for one other proposal.
Credit, Cr/NC Grading will be based on class participation, timely completion of assignments, the thesis proposal and written critique.
