Thesis Timeline

Preliminary Prospectus due – with beginning bibliography of primary works (novels, films, poetry, etc.) and any secondary works (critical or theoretical) you think that you might incorporate. The body of the prospectus should include a 4- to 6-page essay and a tentative outline (or organized list, if you prefer) of its different sections. This is a draft, so put down all of your thoughts, then edit out what might not fit. (Do keep these outtakes somewhere in a file!) Please be sure to edit for clarity and organization. One copy to Cathy Downey, one to Kathy Richman, one to your faculty advisor, and one to your senior tutor.

Updated Outline/Prospectus with more developed bibliography due (approximately 12 pages). 

First chapter due, unless another due date is set by the faculty advisor.

Second chapter due, unless another due date is set by the faculty advisor.

Third chapter due, unless another due date is set by the faculty advisor.

Complete, penultimate, polished version of thesis (including introduction and conclusion) due for final advisor/senior tutor feedback for revisions, unless another due date is set by the faculty advisor.

Spend the week between now and the March 12 deadline editing for content, clarity, repetition, and flow. Do not add any material after this date.

Thesis due. In addition to sending a copy to your faculty advisor, senior tutor, and Kathy Richman, send two printed copies, plus a PDF, to Cathy Downey no later than 5pm. Happy spring break!

Senior Colloquium: 10-minute presentation of all theses (including allied concentrations) to department members and guests; lunch.

Reading Period: Oral examinations for concentrators whose sole or primary concentration is RLL.

Graduation Party (Class Day) 3-5 pm: Invite your family and friends to celebrate with us!