THESIS THE NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MASTERS DEGREE THESIS HANDBOOK Revised Fall, 2013 This handbook is prepared for use by students preparing to complete requirements toward the Master of Science in Marine and Environmental Biology at Nicholls State University. Requirements herein have been established by University Graduate Studies and the Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Committee. Purpose of the Thesis Demonstration of scientific proficiency and literacy through the reporting of original research and scholarship. General Characteristics of the Thesis Comprised of disciplined writing and data presentation, as a scientific journal May describe more than one topic or investigative strategies Reports all or most original data during student’s master’s degree training Reviews work that led to degree Reviews work that supports original findings Clarifies problem researched: why selected, how answered, and what learned Includes literature of background, supporting, and similar studies Includes conclusions and synthesis Abstract occasionally published separately Specific University and Department Requirements for Thesis Development and Review Must by Nicholls State University Graduate Studies Thesis Policy and (revised in 2011), available from the Office of Graduate Studies Guidelines (http://www.nicholls.edu/graduate) Thesis committee consists of a minimum of three members, approved by the Graduate Coordinator, with a minimum of two members from the Department of Biology and at least three members being University approved Graduate Faculty.
THESIS THE NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MASTERS DEGREE THESIS HANDBOOK Revised Fall, 2013 This handbook is prepared for use by students preparing to complete requirements toward the Master of Science in Marine and Environmental Biology at Nicholls State University. Requirements herein have been established by University Graduate Studies and the Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Committee. Purpose of the Thesis Demonstration of scientific proficiency and literacy through the reporting of original research and scholarship. General Characteristics of the Thesis Comprised of disciplined writing and data presentation, as a scientific journal May describe more than one topic or investigative strategies Reports all or most original data during student’s master’s degree training Reviews work that led to degree Reviews work that supports original findings Clarifies problem researched: why selected, how answered, and what learned Includes literature of background, supporting, and similar studies Includes conclusions and synthesis Abstract occasionally published separately Specific University and Department Requirements for Thesis Development and Review Must by Nicholls State University Graduate Studies Thesis Policy and Guidelines (revised in 2011), available from the Office of Graduate Studies (http://www.nicholls.edu/graduate) Thesis committee consists of a minimum of three members, approved by the Graduate Coordinator, with a minimum of two members from the Department of Biology and at least three members being University approved Graduate Faculty.
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