ENG 793 Thesis Project I (4605) 3 or (6 credits)

The thesis project can involve either an analytical study in some area covered by the program or a collection of original creative material. Each project will have a faculty director, selected by the student in consultation with the Writing Studies Program Director. For a project to be completed in one registration period, register for ENG 793 for 6 credits. For a project to be completed in two separate registration periods, register first for ENG 793 for 3 credits, then later, for ENG 794 for the remaining 3 credits. It is recommended that each project also be read by a second reader, who will be chosen by the student and thesis director, and approved by the graduate director. At the completion of the thesis project, students will make a formal presentation of it in one of three ways:

(1) A public reading of a selected portion of the project,

(2) A formal defense whereby the thesis will be explained and questions about it entertained, or

(3) A public reading coupled with a formal defense.

The method of public presentation would be agreed upon by the student and the thesis director. The English Department will host opportunities for public readings two or three times a year (in September, December, and May) close to expected completion of degree requirements and the thesis project. Once complete, thesis projects will receive a P (pass). In progress thesis projects will be graded as Incomplete.

Nota Bene: The Writing Studies diploma will not be conferred until the candidate has successfully completed the above steps, as well as submitted the thesis project in the correct format for binding. Details about the procedure for binding the thesis can be found on the Writing Studies website.