Prospectus
Before work on the field project or thesis begins, draft your prospectus:
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Describe the central question that you wish to investigate
Discuss the ways in which this question is significant to the technical and
professional communication field
Describe the benefits there will be to conducting this investigation
Provide a brief review of literature, relevant to the question
Include a timetable or work schedule for completing the 3-credit ENGL-735 Field
Project or the 6-credit ENGL-770 Thesis
Share this prospectus with your committee chair, discussing and revising it as necessary.
The prospectus should be a memo of understanding between you and your
committee/advisor.