The dissertation proposal marks the beginning of the doctoral research and sets the tone for the dissertation itself. Its intent is additional background information which should be considered how the ...

After completing the Candidacy Examination successfully, the PhD in Computer Science candidate must prepare a thesis proposal that outlines, in detail, the specific problems that will be solved in the ...

These proposals were approved by each doctoral candidate’s full dissertation committee prior to the student submitting application materials to WMU’s Human Subject Institutional Review Board. In ...

All PhD candidates must meet with their Candidacy Committee once a year and complete both form D-3B and the BIOMED Annual Review Form. The dissertation proposal consists of a written proposal of the ...

Please note the Humanities PhD program changed some sections of its curriculum in 2017. Students in the pre-2017 curriclum stream have their Thesis Proposal with Defence coded as HUMA 886 (3 credits), ...

All PhD candidates should review their department handbook to see details of policies governing the formation of a dissertation committee. All dissertation committees require a minimum of three ...

MS thesis proposals should generally be completed two semesters prior to defense of the thesis; PhD dissertation proposals must be completed to achieve candidacy (in concert or in parallel with the ...

texts and topics pertinent to your expected dissertation on your doctoral exams. This can help you determine if a topic is viable, reduce the time you spend on research, and speed the proposal writing ...