Bemidji State University Master of Science/Master of Arts Form 3 - Graduate Research Paper/Thesis Proposal A formal written proposal for a Graduate Research Paper or Thesis must be developed by each student seeking to complete a Master’s Degree at . Each student is responsible for: Initiating communication with the assigned advisor to ensure that the correct process for completing the proposal occurs. Acquiring the specific guidelines associated with the written proposal for a Graduate Research Paper or Thesis for the department or area of study. (Each Department may have requirements that differ from the University at large.) Becoming familiar with the guidelines that apply to the area of study and discuss questions related to the guidelines with his or her advisor. Acquiring the correct style manual (i.e. APA, MLA, etc.) for the Research Paper or Thesis as required by the department or field of study. Meeting with the advisor on a regular basis at mutually agreed upon times. Selecting on Oral Examination Committee (includes advisor). Presenting a draft of the Paper/Thesis on a regular basis to his or her advisor and committee members for comments and feedback. Obtain necessary form(s) from the Graduate Studies Office and provide copies of all required paperwork. Student: Print name Signature (not required if sent electronically) Current Address City State Zip code Email Address Phone BSU Student ID#: Date: Proposed Title/Topic: The signatures affixed to this page, in the spaces provided below, indicate that the proposal (noted above) has been read and approved as an appropriate activity for additional research and study. Advisor (Committee Chair) Print name Date Committee Member Print name Date Committee Member: Print name Date College Dean Date Please return this completed form AND proposal to the Graduate Studies Office, Deputy Hall 111 7/25/2014
Bemidji State University Master of Science/Master of Arts Form 3 - Graduate Research Paper/Thesis Proposal A formal written proposal for a Graduate Research Paper or Thesis must be developed by each student seeking to complete a Master’s Degree at . Each student is responsible for: Initiating communication with the assigned advisor to ensure that the correct process for completing the proposal occurs. Acquiring the specific guidelines associated with the written proposal for a Graduate Research Paper or Thesis for the department or area of study. (Each Department may have requirements that differ from the University at large.) Becoming familiar with the guidelines that apply to the area of study and discuss questions related to the guidelines with his or her advisor. Acquiring the correct style manual (i.e. APA, MLA, etc.) for the Research Paper or Thesis as required by the department or field of study. Meeting with the advisor on a regular basis at mutually agreed upon times. Selecting on Oral Examination Committee (includes advisor). Presenting a draft of the Paper/Thesis on a regular basis to his or her advisor and committee members for comments and feedback. Obtain necessary form(s) from the Graduate Studies Office and provide copies of all required paperwork. Student: Print name Signature (not required if sent electronically) Current Address City State Zip code Email Address Phone BSU Student ID#: Date: Proposed Title/Topic: The signatures affixed to this page, in the spaces provided below, indicate that the proposal (noted above) has been read and approved as an appropriate activity for additional research and study. Advisor (Committee Chair) Print name Date Committee Member Print name Date Committee Member: Print name Date College Dean Date Please return this completed form AND proposal to the Graduate Studies Office, Deputy Hall 111 7/25/2014
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