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A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
English (Arts) : Proseminar. Topics in theory.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Nystrom, Derek (Fall)
Fall
English (Arts) : Proseminar. Topics in academic profession.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Sparks, Tabitha (Winter)
Winter
English (Arts) : Compulsory independent research project supervised by a fill-time faculty member leading to a comprehensive written report and oral examination.
Terms: Fall 2016, Winter 2017, Summer 2017
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Restriction: Ph.D. Candidates.
English (Arts) : Development of a research proposal and a comprehensive framework for the thesis.
Terms: Fall 2016, Winter 2017, Summer 2017
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Restriction: Ph.D. Candidates.
Four Departmental seminars
OR
two Departmental seminars and
English (Arts) : Independent research project supervised by a full-time faculty member leading to a comprehensive written report and oral examination.
Terms: Fall 2016, Winter 2017
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Restriction: Ph.D. Candidates.