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Thesis Handbook

Navigate your thesis journey with ease using this comprehensive handbook. From forms to grading, defense tips to party suggestions, this guide covers every step. Learn the process, grading policies, submission guidelines, and essential elements of your thesis. Don't forget the 3 approaches and 7 mandatory sections. Find helpful appendices, formatting tips, and a quiz to ace on August 13. Ace your thesis with confidence!

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Thesis Handbook

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  1. Thesis Handbook An Overview (Yes, there will be a test– on August 13)

  2. The Handbook • Always on the Thesis Home page • Includes required forms

  3. Key Components • Overview • Calendar • Grading • The Paper • The Defense • Forms • Rubrics

  4. The Parts of this Process(aka, what exactly am I supposed to do?) • Step 1: Don’t Panic • Step 2: Watch The Office • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO8N3L_aERg This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  5. The Parts of the Process • Find a FOSA (min. 4 meetings) • Secure a mentor (min. 2 meetings, contract required) • Use the writing lab (min. 4 meetings) • Have your parents sign the Parent/Student contract • Do your research • Perform your methodology • Write your paper • Take a minimum of two weeks to edit and format • Defend your thesis • Have a party • Write your thank you note

  6. Grading and Submission Policy • Thesis grades count for 20% of your quarterly grades • Other than contracts, assignments are submitted via Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on due date • BioMed/Psychology have their own Turnitin classes • Unexcused late submissions: • <24 hours late: maximum grade of 90% • <72 hours late: maximum grade of 70% • Plagiarizing: receive a 0 and referred to administration • Extensions: request at least 72 hours prior to deadline. Must request a specific amount of time for the extension. Only granted for special circumstances. • Final Thesis graded by your Thesis team (Q4)

  7. The 3 Approaches • Product • Experimental (Methodology) • Systematic • What if your paper overlaps approaches? Remember: don’t panic!

  8. The 7 Mandatory Sections of the Thesis • Preliminary Pages • Ch 1: Introduction • Ch 2: ROL • Ch 3: Methodology • Ch 4: Discussion • Ch 5: Conclusion • References/Works Cited • Bonus Section 8: Appendices (but only if you have them)

  9. But What Does This Really Look Like? • During the fall: researching, formalizing your thesis statement, outlining and starting to write • By Thanksgiving: methodology, methodology, methodology • By Christmas: synthesizing your research with your argument • By February: stop collecting data. You are now the expert! • By March: formatting and finalizing

  10. Defense • Thesis Conference • STEM Expo • This is where your grading team becomes pretty important!

  11. Handbook Appendices • Parent/Student Contract • Mentor Welcome Letter • Professional Etiquette Information for Students (aka the telephone is an important communication tool. Use it!) • Mentor Agreement Form • Mentor Meeting Verification Form • Thesis Grading Sheet • Thesis Rubrics

  12. Formatting and Citations • Consistency is key • APA/MLA/Chicago: choose your style guide • Purdue Owl • Format and cite as you go • OneDrive folders

  13. Thesis Handbook: Overview Quiz • August 13 • You must retake until you pass • Study both this .ppt and the Handbook itself

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