Time Frame and Requirements for Thesis (FLR 503) and Terminal Project (FLR 609)

Prospectus
A written prospectus (10-15 pages) is required. Include a title, statement of hypothesis, discussion of theoretical viewpoint, review of the literature, methodology, schedule of work, outline and bibliography. The purpose of the prospectus is to help you plan and organize your thesis/project, and to help you and your committee work together toward mutually agreed-upon goals. The prospectus is due, with a copy to each committee member, on or before the end of the second week of classes the term prior to the term you plan to graduate. Thus, a minimum of two terms' work will be devoted to the thesis/project. The candidate's committee will review the academic merit and potential contribution of the proposed research. The chair will notify the candidate of the results of the committee's discussion.

Thesis/Project
A preliminary (but complete) draft of the thesis/project is due to the chair of your committee on the first day of class of the term you plan to graduate. Rewriting/reworking recommendations will be made by the committee and given to you and the chair. A completely corrected copy of the final thesis/project must be presented to the chair of your committee for approval before distributing the final copy to all committee members by Friday of the seventh week of class of the term of graduation (including summer session). An oral presentation may be scheduled during the latter part of the term of graduation.


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