Research Methods in Nutrition

Timeline
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August 20, 2024Experience start
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May 10, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Public health Healthcare Community engagement Scientific researchSkills
online communication research methodologies research writingLooking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from University of North Dakota to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Learners in this program/experience examine the scientific foundation of nutrition research and critiques of nutrition research. Learners develop a research proposal. Learners gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand, evaluate, and synthesize research in the field of nutrition. Research Methods in Nutrition provides the opportunity to develop research writing and reporting skills through a review of research literature, grant - letter of intent, and presentation.
Students
Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project timeline
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August 20, 2024Experience start
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May 10, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Evaluating the types of research used in human nutrition sciences
- Examining and integrating literature in a focused area of human nutrition
- Demonstrate effective professional communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrating leadership abilities by disseminating research findings to (1) professionals and/or (2) the general public and (3) building capacity in grantsmanship
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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August 20, 2024Experience start
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May 10, 2025Experience end