Course Description
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title
DOCT DISSERTATION
Non-Traditional Format
Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
Contact the instructor for specific course objectives and learning outcomes.
Topical Outline
Students will be expected to write original ideas, problems addressed, and answers found to specific questions through research conducted with guidance of the instructor and assistance of a graduate committee. Students are expected to properly organize and present thoughts including proper references to germane literature, methods, data obtained, appropriate statistical analyses, and conclusions. All or part of the dissertation may be completed within the quarter. Writings may consist of manuscripts for publication or drafts of material to be incorporated in the dissertation. Frequent communication with the major professor, drafts, manuscripts, and/or the complete dissertation will provide the basis for evaluating student performance by the major professor.