The student must submit a prospectus to the Thesis Committee prior to beginning the proposed research. The prospectus should be brief yet present a proposed plan of work. It should include:
- problem/hypothesis
- rationale for investigation
- outline of material/methods
- time frame
The student is expected to convene the Thesis Committee and present the Prospectus for review and approval. The prospectus should be filed with the Graduate Program Director and signed by all members of the Thesis Committee. The respective form may be requested from Departmental staff. By having the prospectus approved by the committee, this protects the student from misunderstandings that might otherwise arise and will provide the student with optimal committee advice.
