Timeline¶
The dates listed below represent final deadlines for course milestones. Because PM516B is based on a consulting engagement (approximately 40 hours of work), students may complete project components earlier if their analysis progresses more quickly.
Consulting work also involves coordinating with investigators whose schedules and priorities may vary. Students should remain flexible and responsive to client timelines while still ensuring that course deadlines are met.
| Week | Task | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Week 2 F 1/23 |
🎥 How IRBs Protect Human Research Participants (7 Minutes) 🖥️ USC iStar IRB (2 Minutes) |
☑ Log into the USC iStar site. This will create an account for you in the system. |
| Week 3 F 1/30 |
🖥️ Complete Required CITI Trainings ☆ CITI Biomedical Human Subjects ☆ CITI Responsible Conduct of Research ☆ CITI Research HIPAA Navigate to the USC CITI training website and click on the CITI Program link. At the CITI site, click LOG IN THROUGH MY ORGANIZATION. Then, click on "Add A Course." |
☑ Complete trainings and e-mail certificates to instructor. |
| Week 4 F 2/6 |
Schedule and complete a meeting with your collaborator (and instructor, if possible). | ☑ Send a follow-up e-mail to the collaborator (cc: instructor) that discusses: ▷ A brief summary of the research question ▷ The scope of work you will perform ▷ Estimated timelines for your work |
| ... | Work on your analysis Begin to compile your analysis report Log hours worked on your mock invoice Meet with the instructor and/or client, as needed |
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| Week 9 F 3/13 |
☑ Send a check-in Slack message to the instructor briefly describing: ▷ What has been completed ▷ What remains ▷ One challenge you're facing If you have any concerns about finishing the project, this is a good time to communicate it. |
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| ... | Finish your analysis Complete your analysis report Log hours worked on your mock invoice Meet with the instructor and/or client, as needed |
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| Near End F 4/24 |
☑ Meet with instructor to review your analysis report | |
| Last Week F 5/1 |
☑ Meet with client and instructor to present your findings ☑ Submit analysis report to instructor ☑ Submit mock invoice to instructor |