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Thesis guide: table of contents I: Introduction Objectives of final professional paper or project Definition of Thesis, Filed Study, and Professional Project Selecting a topic Role of your committee chair Role of your writing committee Presenting your research proposal Presenting your final professional paper or project Publications II: Characteristics of a good final topic Need for research Amenable to research methods Achievable in a reasonable time Match with student’s capabilities and interest Contribution of knowledge III: Planning your research IV: Research proposal V: Thesis/field study Introduction Thesis/field study content VI: Professional project Types of projects Organization of the project VII: Project special case: non-print media Introduction Approval procedure Non-print media project proposal Written portion of the media project VIII: Organization of the thesis, field study or professional project General Pre-text pages Body of text Reference section Appendices Publication standards IX: Miscellaneous requirements Writing committee Pre-approval Manuscript (library copy) Oral examination/oral defense Dual authorship Standards of conduct Copyright restrictions X: Working with a typist Thesis or project content Thesis or project format Delivery General Questions a typist might ask of candidate Appendix Request to conduct graduate thesis, field study or professional project Final professional paper or project progress report (optional) Publication and dissemination of thesis, professional project or field study
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