Writing Thesis and Dissertation Proposals

The Graduate Writing Center of the Center for Excellence in Writing

Overview:This workshop will introduce basic principles of writing proposals across a range of disciplines. It will present practical strategies, and it will include examples of successful proposals.

Goals

1. To introduce strategies for bridging the gap between coursework/beginning research and thesis writing.

2. To help you understand the rhetorical situation of the thesis proposal and common elements of such proposals.

3. To introduce practical rhetorical and grammatical principles of writing effective proposals.

4. To provide you with tips for drafting and revising individual sections of the proposal.

About this Workshop and the Graduate Writing Center:

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