Instructor: Sandra Lubarsky, PhD
This course is only offered in the May term. We highly recommend you take this course as you begin to develop your thesis work. |
Course prerequisites:
You must be enrolled in the MLS program and have completed 15 hours of degree coursework.
Course outcomes:
You will complete several drafts of a thesis or integrated project prospectus for submission to your thesis/project committee.
You will have an understanding of the thesis/integrated project process and the steps toward degree completion.
Course structure:
This is a seminar course, directed toward the development of your prospectus. Instructor will guide you through the writing process; instructor and fellow students will read and critique sections of each other’s prospectus work.
Required materials:
Pertinent materials will be handed out in class.
Course outline:
Section I: Elements of a prospectus
Abstract
Statement of significance
Introduction
Brief review of literature
Theory
Method
Extended bibliography
Timeline to completion
Section II: Writing your prospectus
Style, format, source citations, motivation, rewriting
Section III: Steps toward degree completion
Creating a committee; working with your committee; graduate college requirements; public presentations
Assessment and grading:
This course is offered pass/fail only. You will be required to complete a satisfactory draft of your prospectus in order to receive a pass for the class.