[phas-grad] Information for 518 (Thesis) Students - deadlines and new submission process
Matt Wood PhD
Matt.Wood at tamuc.edu
Mon Sep 19 10:32:24 CDT 2022
FYI for those of you in 518:
Begin forwarded message:
From: Karin Thomas <Karin.Thomas at tamuc.edu<mailto:Karin.Thomas at tamuc.edu>>
Subject: [GradFacultyStaff] Information for 518 and 718 Students
Date: September 16, 2022 at 2:04:20 PM CDT
To: "Gradfacultystaff at mailman.tamuc.edu<mailto:Gradfacultystaff at mailman.tamuc.edu>" <Gradfacultystaff at mailman.tamuc.edu<mailto:Gradfacultystaff at mailman.tamuc.edu>>
Dear Graduate Faculty,
The Graduate School / TDS recently sent the following information to students enrolled in a 518 or 718 course. Please share this email with students who may not be enrolled in a 518 or 718 course, but would benefit from this information.
The Graduate School/TDS has implemented a digital forms process to replace all paper forms. Join TDS via Zoom at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, for a training session on the new digital forms process. Below is the link and passcode to the session. If you cannot make it via Zoom, the session will be recorded and posted to the TDS web page. There will be an announcement in GradNews when it has been posted.
Zoom Meeting
https://tamuc.zoom.us/j/97522608087?pwd=V2E3bE1IOVpEeE01N2VDdGlERWc5dz09<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tamuc.zoom.us_j_97522608087-3Fpwd-3DV2E3bE1IOVpEeE01N2VDdGlERWc5dz09&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=WvsFBS_zGOB10ltJ81XP8oxUiRyGJljN0y-AWbUcY9k&m=QBTtrJ5owRTnvU5OmJcnK27nmxosagxraPug0aWjBhBVYPqD3c9aFmDMAhG_67wA&s=l4ocgfKk_WHhUzKCD1dZPgXjlrq6sC77ARqGuPyex6k&e=>
Meeting ID: 975 2260 8087
Passcode: 997561
For information about the thesis and proposal processes and for related forms and resources, please visit the TDS/Thesis web page (www.tamuc.edu/thesis<http://www.tamuc.edu/thesis>). Below is a summary of important deadlines mater’s students need to make note of.
Final Thesis
• Review items 4-6 on the TDS/Thesis<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/theses.aspx> web page for important information about the final thesis process and for links to related forms.
• If you intend to graduate Fall 2022, you must submit to TDS the Notification Form for the Final Thesis Defense<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/documents/thesis--dissertation-services/Notification%20form%20for%20Thesis%20Defense1.pdf> no less than 7 days prior to the date of the final thesis defense.
• Complete final thesis submissions must be received by TDS no later than the end of the day, Friday, November 4, 2022. Please use the link to the digital form, Final Thesis Submission Packet<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/documents/thesis--dissertation-services/Final%20Thesis%20Submission%20Packet1.pdf>, on the TDS/Thesis web page for submissions.
• Documents required to be included with the submission form are as follows:
o Final thesis document (in Word format or PDF if using LaTex)
o iThenticate report (note that the cumulative percentage of similarity cannot be more than 12%). See the section on iThenticate for more information.
Keep in mind that master’s students must complete at least 6 hours of 518 to fulfill the thesis requirements of your degree. You also must be enrolled in a 518 course in the semester you submit your final thesis.
Thesis Proposal
• Review items 1-3 on the TDS/Thesis<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/theses.aspx> web page for important information related to the thesis proposal process and for links to related forms.
• To receive Fall 2022 approval of your proposal document, complete proposal submission packets must be received by TDS no later than the end of the day, Monday, November 28, 2022 (due to the Thanksgiving holiday). Please use the link to the digital form, Thesis Proposal Packet<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/documents/thesis--dissertation-services/Thesis%20Proposal%20Packet1.pdf>, on the TDS/Thesis web page for submissions.
• Documents required to be included with the proposal submission form are as follows:
o Thesis proposal document (in Word format or PDF if using LaTex)
o IRB/IBC/IACUC approval letter, as applicable (your advisor will provide you a copy if needed)
o iThenticate report (note that the cumulative percentage of similarity cannot be more than 12%). See the section on iThenticate for more information.
o CITI training reports (RCR, plus additional as required by the Office of Sponsored Programs)
For information about the dissertation and proposal processes and for related forms and resources, please visit the TDS/Dissertation web page (www.tamuc.edu/dissertation<http://www.tamuc.edu/dissertation>). Below is a summary of important deadlines doctoral students will need to make note of.
Final Dissertation
• Review items 4-6 on the TDS/Dissertation<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/dissertations.aspx> web page for important information about the final dissertation process and for links to related forms.
• If you intend to graduate Fall 2022, the deadline to defend your final dissertation is Friday, October 28, 2022. However, the deadline to submit the Final Defense Schedule Form was September 20, 2022. If you missed this deadline, you will have to wait for the spring semester to graduate.
• Complete final dissertation submissions must be received by TDS no later than the end of the day, Friday, November 4, 2022. Please use the link to the digital form, Final Dissertation Submission Form<https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/3b15c390-2c50-11ec-8d3d-0242ac130003?_ga=2.161492092.1568417385.1662468727-2125533848.1660762514>, on the TDS/Dissertation web page for submissions.
• Documents required to be included with the submission form are as follows:
o Final dissertation document (in Word format)
o iThenticate report (note that the cumulative percentage of similarity cannot be more than 12%). See the section on iThenticate for more information.
o Dissertation Information Sheet (sent to you in an informational email from Vicky Turner, Doctoral Coordinator)
o Survey of Earned Doctorates Certificate (for PhD students only; sent to you in an informational email from Vicky Turner, Doctoral Coordinator)
Dissertation Proposal
• Review items 1-3 on the TDS/Dissertation<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/dissertations.aspx> web page for important information related to the dissertation proposal process and for links to related forms.
• The Schedule Form for Proposal Defense is due the 20th of the month prior to the proposal defense date. Please use the link to the digital form, Schedule Form for Proposal Defense<https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/b78685d5-5bff-4014-bb94-c155be139253?_ga=2.265517066.44974309.1661785508-2125533848.1660762514>, and include a copy of your proposal document when you submit the completed form.
• To receive Fall 2022 approval of your proposal document, complete proposal submission packets must be received by TDS no later than the end of the day, Monday, November 28, 2022 (due to the Thanksgiving holiday). Please use the link to the digital form,Dissertation Proposal Packet<https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/ade13fb7-8acf-42f5-8785-6bb8eae06159?_ga=2.151189497.1359188024.1663011954-898858790.1663278125>, on the TDS/Dissertation web page for submissions.
• Documents required to be included with the proposal submission form are as follows:
o Dissertation proposal document (in Word format)
o IRB/IBC/IACUC approval letter, as applicable (your advisor will provide you a copy if needed)
o iThenticate report (note that the cumulative percentage of similarity cannot be more than 12%). See the section on iThenticate for more information.
o CITI training reports (RCR, plus additional as required by the Office of Sponsored Programs)
Please continue to be aware that, for doctoral students, grades of U now impact academic standing, including U’s earned in 718.
Also, note that the research committee approval letter (e.g., IRB approval letter) is not the same as Graduate School approval. Graduate School/TDS approval of your proposal document is not required to begin data collection, only completion of required research compliance training and, as applicable, receipt of research committee approval of your study.
TDS Resources: Below are links to the resources and important information you will need during the dissertation/proposal process:
• Dissertation process short link: www.tamuc.edu/dissertation<http://www.tamuc.edu/dissertation>
• Graduate School Templates and Guide – found at TDS/Resources for Writing<http://www.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/ResourcesforWriting.aspx>. Here you will find,
o the thesis/dissertation template, and
o the Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guide<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/documents/thesis--dissertation-services/Graduate%20School%20Thesis%20and%20Dissertation.pdf>
o the Thesis and Dissertation Submission Guide<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/documents/thesis--dissertation-services/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Submission%20Guide.pdf>
• Commonly Used Style Guides - found at TDS/Resources for Writing<http://www.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/ResourcesforWriting.aspx>
• TDS Submission deadlines<http://www.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/deadlines-for-submission.aspx>
• Graduate Forms and Guidelines page<http://www.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/graduateForms.aspx>
• Research Tools<http://www.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/research-tools.aspx>
• Research Compliance<http://www.tamuc.edu/research/compliance/default.aspx>
• iThenticate<http://www.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/Thesis%20and%20Dissertation%20Services/avoiding-plagiarism.aspx>
• Zoom Etiquette<https://blog.zoom.us/video-meeting-etiquette-tips/>
If you have any questions or concerns, or if you encounter issues at any point during the thesis or dissertation process, please feel free to contact TDS, Karin Thomas, at TDS at tamuc.edu<mailto:TDS at tamuc.edu>
Best,
Karin Thomas, BA
Thesis and Dissertation Specialist
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