Thesis Research

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This is preparatory course for writing the MA thesis. A student cannot begin writing a thesis before successfully completing B9900.In order to take this course, the student must have completed at least 27 MA level credits (these must include four Core MA courses).The student must meet with the Faculty Mentor and complete a form similar to the one required for Independent Study courses. The form must be signed off by the Mentor; and reviewed and signed by the MA Program Director and the Department's Chairman.The Faculty Mentor will decide the minimal requirements that must be attain and completed before a grade may be granted for this course. These requirements will be explicitly stated in the form mentioned in the previous paragraph.At a minimum, the requirements must include a clear statement of the title of the proposed thesis. The following must be provided:*A clear statement of a hypothesis*A clear statement of a methodology. Typically, this will include an explicitly articulated model*A clear explanation of how inferences will be drawn from the model*A clear statement of the data that will be used, including the source