ENGL 6972R - Master's Thesis

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Supervised research that first focuses on preparing and formally proposing a viable research project (first semester), and then focuses on researching, writing, analyzing, and editing a well-focused thesis (second semester). Must take 3 or more credits over at least two semesters as approved by the graduate committee chair. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Propose a well-focused research project that investigates a current question or problem in technical writing and/or digital rhetoric. 2. Construct a literature review. 3. Employ ethical and rigorous research methods to conduct primary research for the thesis. 4. Analyze findings and thoroughly discuss their implications for technical writing and/or digital rhetoric. 5. Compose a quality thesis worthy of publication. 6. Defend the thesis to the graduate committee's satisfaction. Prerequisite: Must have at least 12 hours of graduate coursework credit in the technical writing and digital rhetoric degree to enroll; and have 3 credits of ENGL 6920R (Grade B or higher and/or can be enrolled concurrently).

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Rsrch/ind St

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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