Course Description

Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.

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Athena Title

MASTER'S THESIS

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in SPCM 7300

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Non-Traditional Format

Independent research and thesis preparation.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Course Objectives

1. Acquire knowledge as to how to conduct research for a thesis in the communication discipline. 2. Write a thesis in the communication discipline. Additional details will be negotiated on an individual basis between the student and the major professor.

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Topical Outline

1. Researching a thesis topic. 2. How to generate a rationale for a thesis topic. 3. How to write a thesis proposal. 4. How to write a thesis. 5. Writing a thesis. Additional details will be negotiated on an individual basis between the student and the major professor.

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