Term Paper in Public Health (SVUEK_117)
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce students with basic principles of scientific methodology and the use of principles in the research of public health problems; to introduce with the organization, execution and evaluation stages of scientific work; to read, select and structure scientific literature and prepare literature review about specific topic in the area of public health and healthcare; to develop and promote evidence-based, systematic and analytical thinking process for problem-solving in the area of public health and healthcare.
Prerequisites
Public Health and Epidemiology, Introduction to Psychology and Sociology, Introduction to Evidence-Based Care.
Learning outcomes
Describe the stages of research work; differentiate between scientific publications and popular sources of information; recognize sources of information that are based on the principles of scientific methodology; know the databases for the searching of scientific publications; describe information according to selected research question and technical requirements.
Will be able to propose and define the aim and objectives of the Term Paper according to research question; to select scientific literature according to research question and chosen topic; to integrate information from different data sources into specific literature review about selected research problem.
Will be able to independently formulate research question; to obtain, select and analyze information of public health research according to principles of scientific methodology.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwifery, MZFVb | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required |
