Short Course on Thesis-Writing
 
 
 
A short course for graduate students in the Wiess School of Natural Sciences currently writing or about to begin writing a Ph.D. or master’s thesis Wednesday, May 27 - Friday, June 5, 2009 Five classes (beginning after Memorial Day) 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meyer Conference Room, RMC Student Center Course participants will learn how to Identify the seven key questions that must be answered in a thesis Write a complete and concise abstract Review the relevant background literature Construct logical and easy-to-read paragraphs Choose precise verbs and the correct voice Display visuals that best support results Use sources correctly and avoid plagiarism. Due to limited space in the course, all participants must expect to complete their degree on or before August 1, 2010. Participants must be available to attend all six class meetings. For more information or to register: Email maryp@rice.edu Registration deadline: Friday, May 22 or until class is full Sponsored by the Wiess School of Natural Sciencesmailto:maryp@rice.edushapeimage_2_link_0