Instructor:
Marcia McNally

Seminar (CCN: 48629) M 12 - 2 315A Wurster Hall

Units: 2

The primary purpose of the thesis seminar is to provide students with a framework within with to develop a thesis or professional project topic. Course walks students through the process of selecting a topic, preparing a research proposal, developing design or research methods, and searching source materials.

The seminar is offered for graduate students prior to their final year, in order that some work can be done during the summer months.

Prerequisites:
Graduate standing, in next to last year.

Objectives:
· Assist in preparing a proposal to guide work and to use for funding or other purposes.
· Introduce research methods and professional processes.
· Introduce university resources.
· Assist in organizing three semesters of work to develop the habit of iterative work.
· Demonstrate how to take an idea to final product whether it is academic or professional.