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Thesis
When a thesis is required in a student's program of study, no more than 6 semester hours credit will be counted towards the degree. Thesis (and dissertation) credit is made available in increments of 3, 6, or 9 semester hours during any given semester (and in some departments as 1 hour credit). A graduate student shall be required to be registered for at least one course appropriate to the student's degree objective in order to have access to computer equipment, laboratories, library, and other university facilities and resources even if the student is working in absentia on research and thesis.
A graduate student shall be enrolled during the term in which the degree is awarded.
When a student makes satisfactory progress in research and thesis, a grade of SP (Satisfactory Progress) will be assigned for credit earned. When satisfactory progress is not achieved, a grade of NP (No Progress) will be assigned; however, a grade of NP shall not be counted as having satisfied either program or degree requirements, and the student must register again for additional thesis (or dissertation) credit. Only grades of SP and NP shall be used to indicate a student's progress in thesis or dissertation credit.
The Graduate School has published the Guide to the Preparation of Theses and Dissertations which serves as the official guide for all theses or dissertations. Although examples in this manual are recommended for making footnotes, endnotes, and giving bibliographical references, each department is encouraged to use those systems of citations that are most commonly used in its own discipline or profession. Any other departure from this manual must have the prior approval of the Associate Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies. The manual may be accessed online at http://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/thesis/default.asp
A student must submit a preliminary copy of his/her thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School at least three weeks prior to the close of the semester in which the degree is to be conferred (or at an earlier date if such is specified in the University calendar). This copy may be a hard copy on paper or may be electronically sent via e-mail to the appropriate personnel in the Graduate School Office. Please see Office personnel regarding requirements for electronic submission.
Two acceptable copies of the thesis or dissertation, ready for binding, must be deposited with the Associate Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies at least one week prior to the close of the semester in which the degree is to be conferred (or at an earlier date if such is specified in the University calendar). These copies will be hardbound for library reference purposes. Additional copies may be required for departmental use, and each candidate may make copies for personal distribution. Each doctoral candidate is required to submit one extra copy of the dissertation for microfilming. Binding costs and microfilming costs are paid by the degree candidate. Authentic signatures (not photocopies) of members of the candidate's advisory committee are required on the approval sheet. Final approval of each thesis or dissertation is made by the Associate Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies using the Guide to the Preparation of Theses and Dissertations as the approval standard.
All copies of the thesis must be submitted on 20 pound bond paper of at least 25 percent cotton content. These copies shall be submitted unbound in separate containers. The title page of the thesis/dissertation shall carry the date (month and year) of the actual conferral of the degree.
A separate one page abstract is required at the time the thesis is submitted to the Associate Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies.
The graduate student is expected to consult frequently with the major advisor during thesis preparation. At the time the final rough draft has been completed, the thesis should be in typed form. The only revisions to be made should be those suggested by the advisory committee. The student should allow ample time for the committee to study the thesis.
Students in the College of Education who are permitted to write a research report in partial fulfillment of the research requirement should rely upon their major professors for specific instructions.
Page last updated: 6/22/06
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