Reading Materials:

Required
Mauch, J. and N. Park. (2004).   Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: A Handbook for Students and Faculty (5th ed.).  New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

Course Description

The professional project or thesis proposal will be developed during this semester.  The professional project/thesis will be developed and finalized consistent with the Graduate Research Proposal Guidelines for the ECM program.

Course Objectives

The objective for the course is to develop a sound and acceptable proposal for the professional project/thesis requirement of the ECM program.

Method of Evaluation

1.  Assignments prior to, during, and after the residency period.           20%      
2.  An accepted proposal for the professional project or thesis.             80%

Residency Period

Thursday,  May 10,  2007
8:30 – 10:45 AM   Class

• Introduction to the Professional Project/Thesis Process
• Discussion of Requirements
• Timeline
• Readers
• The Proposal
• Individual Presentations of Professional Project Concept Papers

11:00 AM -5:30 PM       Individual Meeting

Friday, May 11, 2007
8:00 AM - 9:30 PM Class

• APA Style
• Timeline
• Review of Professional Project Process
• Questions and Concerns

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM     Individual Meetings