{"id":190,"date":"2018-09-14T22:40:10","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T22:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2018-09-14T22:48:55","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T22:48:55","slug":"scholarly-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/scholarly-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarly Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-four-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:80%;width:calc(80% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.8 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.70;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:84px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:1px;border-color:#f6f6f6;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<p>Graduate students may be required to complete a Scholarly Work component as part of their requirements for graduation, as designated by their graduate program. The requirement may be met through one of two options as prescribed for the individual\u2019s approved program of study. The options are graduate project or thesis.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Graduate Project<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc107;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>A graduate project, also known as a capstone experience, is a scholarly work which demonstrates synthesis of knowledge obtained from the graduate program of study. This can be in the form of a research project, research paper, scholarly writing, original artistic work\/composition, capstone project, capstone internship, certification, or comprehensive exam. The graduate project or thesis may need to\u00a0be presented and defended before the student\u2019s graduate committee. The student\u2019s advisor and committee must approve the research project and file the\u00a0Capstone Completion Approval Form\u00a0with the Graduate Office. Committee acceptance of the completed Graduate Project or Thesis must be filed with the Graduate School Office at least 10 days before the end of classes.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Thesis<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc107;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>A thesis is an in-depth scholarly examination of a particular topic which makes a significant original contribution to the student\u2019s academic field. In general, a thesis is based on the examination of hypothesis(es) or research objective(s) and includes the following components: an abstract, a review of literature, methods and procedures, data summary or findings from primary sources, and a discussion of the findings. The thesis requires approval of the supervising graduate research faculty member, the student\u2019s graduate committee and the Graduate Dean. An oral defense of the thesis before their graduate committee is required. Acceptance by the committee of the completed thesis must be filed in the Graduate School Office prior to graduation. The thesis must be submitted to the graduate school for placement in the library according to the\u00a0Thesis Guidelines Manual.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Deadlines<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc107;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><em>Note: Some programs may have deadlines that are MORE STRINGENT than these.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>At least one full semester prior to graduation<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>File the Thesis Committee Approval Form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you start collecting data<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure you have\u00a0<strong><a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">IRB<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\/or Animal Care Committee approval<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you have any necessary copyright or other permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At least 8 weeks before graduation<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide copies of your thesis to your thesis committee and begin your thesis defense process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At least 20 days before the end of the semester in which you graduate<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Request a\u00a0Thesis Format Waiver\u00a0if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At least 10 days before the end of the semester in which you graduate.The end of the semester is defined as the last day of final exams.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A completed and approved thesis or project report must be sent to the Graduate School along with the\u00a0Capstone Completion Form. This should include three copies of your thesis, and an electronic version emailed to graduate@missouriwestern.edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If a student is unable to complete his\/her thesis or project at the end of the semester he\/she has applied to graduate the student will initially receive an incomplete grade, and the student may not walk at commencement. The Student will have 8 weeks from the end of the semester to complete the thesis or capstone project and submit a signed Thesis Completion Form to the Graduate School Office indicating successful completion of the thesis or capstone project. The student\u2019s application for graduation will be completed and the graduate degree will be granted indicating completion for the previous semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If the thesis or capstone project is not completed by the end of the 8 week period following the end of the previous semester a Thesis Completion Form must be filed indicating the thesis or capstone project was not completed. The student can still receive academic credit for the work done during the previous semester, and the student\u2019s transcript will be adjusted from incomplete to indicate the appropriate credit or grade earned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If a student does not meet the requirements for successful completion of his\/her thesis or capstone project during the scheduled semester(s), the student will be required to enroll in at least 1 credit for each semester during which they are finishing the work to complete the thesis\/capstone requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If a student is unable to complete the capstone thesis\/project by the end of the spring semester the student may defer to the fall to complete the thesis\/project, although registration for summer completion is encouraged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A student must be regularly enrolled in the semester in which the thesis\/capstone project is completed and the student is scheduled to graduate and receive his\/her degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-2 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-2 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.70;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-2\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:84px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:1px;border-color:#f6f6f6;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<p><strong>Exceptions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some programs have modified these rules for their disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>If you believe you need an exception, please complete the\u00a0Request For A Thesis Format Waiver<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:20%;width:calc(20% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.2 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Forms<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc107;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/09\/ThesisManual.pdf\">Thesis Guidelines Manual<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/09\/Thesis_Completion_Form-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Capstone\u00a0Completion Approval Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/09\/ThesisBoundCopy-2.pdf\">Request For A Bound Copy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/09\/ThesisCommitteeForm-2.pdf\">Thesis Committee Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/09\/ThesisExternal-2.pdf\">Request For An External Committee Member<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/09\/ThesisFormatWaiver-2.pdf\">Request For A Thesis Format Waiver<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/190"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/190\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":198,"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/190\/revisions\/198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}