FNUT 4802 - Research Methods in Dietetics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40873,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Zara Rowlands
Professional Qualifications:
PhD, Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, FL (2003)
MS, Nutritional Sciences, Howard University, Washington, DC (1995)
Dietetics Supervised Practice (1993-1995)
BS, Human Nutrition, Howard University, Washington, DC (1991)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (1995 – present)
Email: zcshah@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa Hall 1114
Office Phone: 330-941-2021
Additional Contact Methods:
Text (330) 269-9544
Preferred Contact Method: Email: zcshah@ysu.edu
Communication Expectations:
24-hour advance notice for requested response.
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | No Readings |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 8/28 | Link posted to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Initiative | Introduction to Research | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Articles posted to course blackboard site | Ethics in Research – Human and Animal Guidelines | |
| Fri | 9/11 | CITI Training | Starting Your Research Study – Brainstorming, topics selected | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Online, in-class exploration of library resources | Using Ohio Link and selecting relevant articles for Review of Literature | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Exam 1 | Covers Intro to Research & Ethics | |
| Fri | 10/2 | Review of Scientific journals in class | Organizing Literature, drafting an outline, and citing references, Scientific writing style. | |
| Fri | 10/9 | In class discussion | Study Proposal outline development | |
| Fri | 10/16 | Link posted to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Initiative | Research Strategies - types of studies | |
| Fri | 10/23 | Link posted to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Initiative | Defining Variables and Developing Hypotheses | |
| Fri | 10/30 | Link posted to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Initiative | Developing the Methodology Section. Selecting Data collection tools or development as needed | |
| Fri | 11/6 | Exam 2 | Covers: Research Strategies, Variables, Hypotheses | |
| Fri | 11/13 | Review of CAYUSE & IRB process | Intro to Institutional Review Board (YSU IRB/CAYUSE) Application. | |
| Fri | 11/20 | IRB application input | IRB application review & submission | |
| Fri | 11/27 | Thanskgiving Break | No Classes | |
| Fri | 12/4 | In class activity | Pilotting Study Instruments and SPSS primer for data entry and analyses | |
| Fri | 12/11 | Final Exam | Final Study Presentation |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.