Student finds a thesis director and reader to form their thesis committee. In consultation with thesis director, student chooses a specific topic and prepares an appropriate reading list. The student files the completed thesis proposal form in the Linguistics Program office. The specific requirements of the formal thesis proposal are determined by the thesis advisor, so students must consult with their advisor as often as necessary to understand what is expected. Students must submit a prepared reading list to their advisor for final approval.
Student submits a draft of the thesis proposal to the director for comments and approval.
Student must give the approved proposal and reading list to the reader and advisor at least one week in advance of the scheduled exam. Upon successful completion of the M.A. Exam, student may register for thesis credits, i.e., Ling. 799, for the fourth, final semester. Students must give committee members two weeks to read an entire draft of the thesis and should expect to have to make revisions on early drafts. In other words, students who risk giving their committee a first draft of their thesis two weeks before the Graduate School deadline for submission must understand that they may not graduate during that semester because of required revisions. Select thesis director and reader, and determine thesis topic.