Six-Credit Thesis I

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The first of two courses leading to a research paper of at least 40-60 pages, produced during two successive semesters, on a topic the student has not yet explored in a research paper previously submitted in a course taken during the student’s first 21 hours in the Master of Arts in English Education; extensive, focused research and writing under the direction of a faculty advisor and two other graduate faculty members who schedule the student’s meetings and submission of work. ENG 6020 earns a grade of Satisfactory (Pass) upon the student’s successful review of relevant primary and secondary sources culminating in an acceptable annotated bibliography and prospectus. Must be taken in every fall or spring semester once thesis work is begun until such time as the prospectus has been successfully submitted. Graded on a Satisfactory (Pass)/Unsatisfactory (Fail) basis. PREREQ: Completion of 21 hours of graduate work.