Thesis Defense – THES 690
CG • Section 16WK • 07/01/2018 to 12/31/2199 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
This course is a culmination of the research and writing process for the graduate thesis. In this course, the student will defend the thesis.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
The thesis defense is the culmination of Master's activities; it provides the opportunity for the candidate to successfully defend their thesis and provide oral explanation regarding supporting content within their written product.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Thesis: Working Revised Draft Assignment
The student will submit the working revised draft of his/her thesis including all chapters (introduction through conclusion). This draft should reflect revisions based on mentor feedback from the completed revised draft submitted in THES 689 and any further research/findings. (CLO: C, D)
Thesis: Defense Ready Revised Draft Assignment
The student will submit the defense ready revised draft of his/her thesis including all chapters (introduction through conclusion). This draft should reflect revisions based on mentor feedback from the working revised draft. (CLO: C, D)
Report: Date/Time for Oral Defense Assignment
The student will schedule a date and time for the thesis defense with his/her mentor and reader. The student will also get clarification from the thesis mentor regarding expectations for the oral defense and submit a report with this information. (CLO: A, B)
Oral Defense Assignment
The student will defend his/her thesis in an oral defense format (video conference, using PowerPoint presentation, and with ensuing dialogue with mentor and reader). (CLO: A, B, C, D)
Thesis: Final Draft Assignment
The student will submit the final draft of his/her thesis including all chapters (introduction through conclusion). This draft should reflect revisions based on mentor and reader feedback following the oral defense presentation. (CLO: C, D)
Quiz: Student/Mentor Progress Meeting (2)
The student will meet virtually with his/her mentor to establish expectations for the completion and defense of the Master's thesis. These meetings will be verified through quizzes. (CLO: A, C, D)
Quiz: Signed Thesis Submission
The student will obtain signatures of the thesis committee (mentor and reader) after the final draft of his/her thesis is approved and submit the final draft with signatures to the program director. (CLO: C, D)
Quiz: Publication-Ready Submission
The student will submit his/her finalized thesis to the Jerry Falwell Library for publication as the final step in his/her thesis process. (CLO: C, D)
