COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to guide Master of Public Health students through the thesis preparation and writing process. It provides a structured framework for developing a research project that addresses a significant issue in international public health. Students will engage in critical analysis of public health literature, formulate research questions, design appropriate methodologies, and apply ethical principles in research. The course emphasizes research proposal development, data collection and analysis techniques, and the effective communication of research findings.
Throughout the course, students will receive mentorship from faculty advisors, participate in peer-review sessions, and refine their proposals for final approval. The successful completion of this course will result in a well-developed thesis proposal and significant progress toward the final thesis, preparing students for contributions to the field of global health.
COURSE OBJECTIVES | LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Develop Research Skills: Equip students with the ability to design and conduct independent research in the field of international public health, focusing on practical and evidence-based solutions.
2. Formulate Research Questions: Enable students to identify critical gaps in public health knowledge and formulate clear, researchable questions that address international health challenges.
3. Design Appropriate Methodologies: Guide students in selecting and justifying appropriate qualitative or quantitative research methods, ensuring robust and reliable outcomes.
4. Apply Ethical Research Principles: Teach students to understand and apply ethical considerations in research design and implementation, including obtaining ethical approvals and protecting the rights of study participants.
5. Critically Review Literature: Train students to perform comprehensive and critical reviews of existing public health literature to support and contextualize their research projects.
6. Enhance Data Analysis Skills: Provide students with the tools and techniques necessary to analyze data effectively, using appropriate statistical or qualitative analysis methods.
7. Communicate Research Effectively: Help students develop skills to communicate their research findings clearly and persuasively through both written and oral presentations.
8. Receive and Incorporate Feedback: Foster the ability to engage in constructive peer review and incorporate feedback from faculty advisors and peers to refine research proposals.
9. Prepare a Thesis Proposal: Ensure students complete a well-structured and approved thesis proposal that sets a strong foundation for their final thesis project.
These objectives aim to prepare students to make meaningful contributions to the field of international public health research.
COURSE CMS SPECIFICS
Credit value: 3-6 (US standard) | 6-12 (ECTS standard)
Indicative duration (full-time): 4-10 weeks
Indicative duration (part-time): 5-12 weeks
Certificate: Yes
COURSE METHODOLOGY
This course is based on standard EUCLID methodology. Students may refer to the following resources:
Academic Guidelines (HQ version)
Academic Guidelines (most recent version, even if unofficial)
Student Orientation Guidelines (most recent version, even if unofficial)
Zotero instructions for EUCLID students
Grammarly instructions for EUCLID students
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIAL
Course material is provided in the form of embedded videos, audio MP3s, and/or downloadable PDFs.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Written Assignments, Response Papers and Major Paper: 40% (must pass)
Quiz: 10% (must pass)
Final Exam: 50% (must pass)
COURSE SYLLABUS | ACCESS TO 7 PERIODS
