Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Medicine Program of Health Sciences Division of Nursing
Lecture Code I3175034 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 卒業研究
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ソツギョウケンキュウ
Subject Name in
English
Graduate thesis
Instructor RAHMAN MD MOSHIUR
Instructor
(Katakana)
ラフマン モハメド モシウル
Campus   Semester/Term 4th-Year,  First Semester,  Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lectures, discussions, literature searching, field research  
Credits 3.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 27 : Health Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligible Students Undergraduate students with basic English communication
Keywords SDG_3, Global health, Nursing care 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
The 4th grade undergraduate students 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Nursing
(Comprehensive Abilities)
・Ability for study and self-study power 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This course is designed for undergraduate 4th-year students to share the basic and essential knowledge for recognizing research importance and developing a research protocol.
The overall objectives of the course for students are to:
1. Define the steps of research methodology and distinguish the types of research.
2. Acknowledge the importance of literature review and analyze the situation.
3. Develop research communication skills and formulate the research concept.
4. Continue and increase data analysis skill and scientific writing skills.  
Class Schedule lesson1
Detailed discussion on research guidance
lesson2
Literature survey and reference collection
lesson3
Literature review and situation analysis
lesson4
Selection of a research topic
lesson5
Definition of a research problem
lesson6
Assessment of current status of the topic chosen
lesson7
Formulation of hypotheses
lesson8
Research design
lesson9
Development of data collection materials
lesson10
Pretesting of research materials
lesson11
Critical review of research protocol and finalization
lesson12
Actual investigation, data/information collection
lesson13
Data cleaning and analysis
lesson14
Interpretation of result
lesson15
Summary discussion and students' presentation
lesson16
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lesson30

A draft of thesis paper 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Relevant journals and basic research related books 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Journal papers 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Will suggest during the sessions 
Requirements Basic English ability is accepted (no standard test scores are requested) 
Grading Method Regular interaction: 40% and thesis completion: 60% 
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Instructor with practical experience as a physician and public health researcher to guide research protocol development and paper writing. 
Message It is recommended to understand and prioritize the health problem through the literature review and situation analysis. Students are encouraged to study more about the fundamentals of research methodology. 
Other Course details will be announced during the 1st session. 
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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