PHTR 495

I. Introduction to PHTR 495
PHTR 495 are designed to provide students with the required skills to conduct a research project in a pharmacy practice area under supervision during three semesters. The aim of these courses is to provide students with the skills and experiences necessary to conduct and complete a research project. The research has three parts: proposal presentation, abstract and
presentation submission for final research, manuscript preparation as a research article for submission to a journal research period.
II. Objectives
Through this research-based courses, students should learn to be able to:
1. Articulate a clear research question or problem and formulate a hypothesis.
2. Identify and demonstrate appropriate research methodologies and know when to use them.
3. Know existing body of research relevant to their topic and explain how their project fits.
4. Identify and practice research ethics and responsible conduct in research.
5. Know and apply problem-solving skills to constructively address research setbacks.
6. Work collaboratively with other researchers, using listening and communication skills.
7. Reflect on their own research, identifying lessons learned, strengths, and ways to improve.
8. Explain their research to others in the field and to broader audiences through research
presentations.