The main purpose of the thesis proposal defence is to enable the Ph.D. student make a position statement with respect to the thesis problem, outline a hypothesis and present a timeline for completion ...

The dissertation proposal and the specialty exam serve different purposes and should be viewed as separate activities, even though often executed concurrently. The dissertation proposal marks the ...

A doctoral thesis should be based on extensive research in primary sources, make an original contribution to knowledge, and be presented in acceptable scholarly form. Students entering the program ...

Before you can write a dissertation, you must write a dissertation proposal. How to do that is worth a closer look. In my July 24 column, “It’s a Dissertation, Not a Book,” I emphasized the importance ...

Our vibrant and diverse community of postgraduate researchers benefits from outstanding resources and an inspiring research environment, and we welcome you to join us. To support your application, the ...

All students participating in a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree program must complete a thesis or dissertation proposal for approval by the members of the student's steering committee ...