Preparing a Thesis Proposal
After the initial selection of the thesis topic and the major advisor,
- The student and the advisor will identify the other members of the student's committee, and inform the director. (See Thesis Proposal Route Sheet)
- The student and the advisor will develop the proposal through several iterations until both are satisfied. (See Proposal Format)
- The proposal is submitted to the other committee members for their approval. Changes are made if necessary.
- Once the committee has approved the proposal, the graduate director is informed.
- A copy of the proposal and the route sheet should be given to the director to keep in the student's file.
Proposal Format (No more than 10 pages)
Cover Page
Abstract (No more than 300 words)
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of problem
Importance of the problem
Literature Review
Proposed Solution
Development of new or novel methodology
Application of new solution to an existing problem
Application of existing approaches to new problems
Requirements
Necessary tools (hardware, software, network)
Expected Outcome
Publication of work in scholarly journals or conference proceedings
Construction of Software
Development of new algorithms
Conclusion
References and Bibliography
Samples of Prior Accepted Proposals
| K. Albelihi | October 2013 | |
| S. Gordon | March 2009 | |
| Y. Vanzine | Realistic Real-Time Rendering of Fire in a Production System: Feasibility Study | May 2007 |
| N. Bradley | March 2007 | |
| P. Wainwright | AN ENROLLMENT RETENTION STUDY USING A MARKOV MODEL FOR A REGIONAL STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN TRANSITION | June 2006 |
| Y. Tian | THE APPLICATION OF GROUP SEQUENTIAL METHOD IN THE DATA ANALYSIS OF MICROARRAY TECHNOLOGY | Spring 2006 |
| P. Konanur | Application of Genetic Algorithms to Multi-Agent Autonomous Pilot for Motorcycles | February 2005 |
| Y. Feng | A CAD based Computer-Aided Tolerancing Model for Machining Processes | July 2003 |