COMS 990 Dissertation IV

Course Description

Under the direction of the dissertation chair and committee, doctoral candidates defend their dissertation research. The student must also complete any changes as determined by committee members, ensure compliance with the Dissertation Manual’s form and style, and upload the final dissertation according to stated protocols. The final oral Ph.D. dissertation defense is primarily an opportunity to share the research and address questions and challenges about the research. It is held following the approval of the dissertation committee, and is open to the public, held on campus, and scheduled a minimum of one month following approval.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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Discussion: Progress Reports (15)

In this course, the student will participate in 15 Discussions. The purpose of these discussions is to ensure that the student and his/her chair understand the work that the student has done and the steps needed to finish. For each discussion, the student will write a short, informal thread detailing his/her work up to the current module. The thread should be between 150 – 400 words. No peer replies are required for this assignment; however, the student is encouraged to read his/her peers’ threads and provide encouragement to build community.

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