Regardless of the option, a final oral examination is required. The emphasis is on the creative component or thesis. The topic should be chosen in consultation with the Major Professor. It should be developed in terms of the current literature and written so as to exhibit the student's understanding of the issues. The paper should be in a form suitable for submission for publication.
Emphasis is placed upon clear writing, logical development, and significance of understanding.
One copy of the paper should be submitted to each member of the POS committee two weeks before the final M.S. examination, and the student's examination will include questions on the paper. A bound copy of the paper must be filed with the department s graduate secretary before approval for graduation will be granted. A research topic should be chosen in consultation with the Major Professor. The result of the research is to be an original contribution to the field of Computer Science. The thesis will include a thorough literature search and review.