The Thesis Proposal consists of the presentation, written and oral, of a research proposal that is based on the thesis work already begun by the candidate. For additional detailed instructions, refer to the Thesis Proposal webpage.
The thesis proposal should:
Be based on the student's own work, not that of the research mentor
Allow the student to organize his/her/their thoughts and plans and place them in perspective
Allow the research mentor and the student's Advisory Committee to assess the level of scientific sophistication of the student
Provide both the student and the Committee a measure against which to determine subsequent progress.
The Committee should evaluate the student’s ability to:
evaluate and synthesize relevant literature
articulate and elaborate on the aims
show and evaluate preliminary data
discuss experimental design as it applies to work planned.