WRSP 689 Master’s Thesis Proposal and Research

Students will finalize the thesis, lecture recital, or music and worship ministry project in preparation for the defense.

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

An important part of a master’s degree is the completion of a capstone project. Under the direction of a mentor, the master’s candidate completes a thesis/project manuscript, thesis/project defense, and final document submission.

Assigned readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Capstone: Progress Check Assignments (8)

The student will submit the most recent version of his/her capstone, evidence of substantive research, clear outlines of a chapter, or progress on the manuscript or other required documents. The submission will be reviewed by his/her capstone chair for improvement over previous drafts. The document must show substantive improvement over each previous submission in relation to quality and quantity.

Quiz: Starting the Capstone Journey

The MAMW/MAWS Handbook provides essential information for the successful start and completion of the program requirements. This quiz will lead to the link for the student’s Handbook, and he/she will be asked to agree to the MAMW/MAWS Handbook Acknowledgment. In addition, the student will provide a schedule of available meeting dates and provide the most recent proposal for his/her planned capstone. 

Quiz: Initial Meeting Participation and Capstone Direction

In this quiz, the student confirms his/her participation in the initial meeting and offers a summary of his/her capstone plan based on the outcome of the meeting.