| First Semester in Residence | Take comprehensive qualifying exam | |
| Take courses in general areas of interest | ||
| Identify area of research interest and major professor | ||
| After discussions with major professor, begin to research specific thesis topic | ||
| With the help of your major professor, work out a plan for taking necessary, thesis-related courses | ||
| Second Semester (1st Spring) in Residence | Take Geol 6900 (Manuscripts) and other advisor-approved courses | |
| Deal with any deficiencies identified by the qualifying exam
in consultation with major professor |
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| Write thesis proposal | ||
| Prepare for summer research program | ||
| Third Semester in Residence | Take advisor-approved courses | |
| Complete data-gathering phase of research | ||
| Begin writing thesis | ||
| Fourth Semester in Residence | Check the current academic calendar for last day to submit thesis | |
| Complete course work, if necessary | ||
| Register for Geol 7000 (thesis) | ||
| Complete 1st draft of thesis by mid-semester (or earlier!) and give to major professor for review revise and re-revise thesis, as necessary | ||
| When okayed by major professor, give thesis draft to committee | ||
| Revise as necessary | ||
| Consult with committee to schedule defense (at least two weeks in advance) | ||
| Prepare visuals for defense | ||
| Defend thesis | ||
| Final revisions of thesis (be careful to follow the Graduate School guidelines carefully!) | ||
| Turn in signed "Closure of Research Space Form" | ||
| Get all signatures | ||
| Turn in signed thesis to graduate school | ||
| Graduate! |