PHI 690 Thesis Research

In this course students do research in preparation to write their Master’s thesis in Philosophy.  Each student selects a topic, asks a Philosophy faculty member who approves the topic to direct their thesis, and forms a thesis committee composed of Humanities faculty.  Students also compile a list of 12-15 books and/or scholarly articles on their topics.  Style format appropriate to the discipline is also covered.  This course should be taken during the semester before students plan to write their theses.  A plan or outline for the thesis is prepared.  Students may also begin to write a draft of their thesis.