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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
A Note from Our Director
Roosevelt’s MFA Program is a relatively young program, full of energetic and committed students and faculty who see a strong writing community as a bridge to a professional writing life. We’ve grown substantially over the past several years, attracting students from all over the country as well as the cultural hotbed of Chicago. Our faculty is a strong, student-centered group of accomplished writers, each with a distinguished teaching record in addition to their impressive professional experiences and stellar creative publications. Together, we’ve developed a studio/ academic curriculum geared toward publication and the acquisition of skills and strategies necessary for professional survival.
In the end, however, seminars aren’t enough by themselves — it takes strong support to make it as a creative writer. At Roosevelt, you’ll find that it’s the whole community of writers, faculty and students alike, who make the program work; and you will feel their influence long after you graduate. People and place are the focus here.
One of the ways you can actively participate in our MFA Program’s community is through its internship opportunities, which offer wide exposure to all the cultural riches Chicago has to offer. Another way to stay connected is through the Roosevelt Reading Series, which features writers such as Debra Monroe, Ben Fountain, Mary Jo Bang, Janet Burroway, Frank X. Walker, Heather Sellers, Miles Harvey, Deb Olen Unferth, Marilyn Nelson, and John Defresne. The series also offers graduate students the chance to showcase their latest work in readings both on and off campus. One of our professional development opportunities is the teaching internship in both composition and creative writing courses. You can simultaneously pursue a Certificate in the Teaching of Writing, which is a combination of theory and practice (internships in the classroom and the writing center). We also offer an internship among the community of writers and editors producing the Oyez Review, Roosevelt’s literary magazine, which has been in continuous publication for over thirty-six years. It is entirely student run and allows MFA candidates to build their editorial and marketing skills while they learn from the process of submission, revision, acceptance, publication, and distribution. There are also several paid, competitive graduate assistantships available each year. Graduate assistants help organize campus readings, work on graphic design for program advertising, and perform other program-related work.
This is not an MA Program but a terminal fine arts degree in the creative writing field—to this end, completion of the degree requires in-depth study of literature and extensive participation in writing studios. The goal is for you to produce a thesis of publishable creative work, taking into account all you’ve read, talked about, and written. When you complete the degree, you’ll be able to join the larger literary conversation out in the world and have a way to support your habit of art. We’re glad you’ve joined us here in the Loop!
Best Wishes,
Scott Blackwood, MFA Program Director
MFA Candidate Requirements
Degree Requirements
To earn an MFA in creative writing, students must complete 42 semester hours of graduate work including 18 semester hours of writing workshops in fiction, poetry, play writing, screen writing, or creative nonfiction; 12 semester hours in literature or theory; three semester hours in a practical writing internship; an additional elective or internship; and six semester hours of thesis work. Three of the writing workshop courses must be in the core specialty, and of the three electives, at least one must be in a genre other than the declared specialty. Internships are in public service writing, publishing, arts administration, or teaching.
| Required Courses | Hours |
| Thesis | 6 |
| Elective in Literature, Writing Workshop, or Additional Internship | 3 |
| Internship | 3 |
| Four courses in Literature and Theory | 12 |
| Three Elective Workshops, at least ONE outside of specialty area | 9 |
| Three workshop courses in specialty area | 9 |
A student who has not completed a thesis or other final project must maintain continued registration during fall and spring semesters until completion of the project by registering for the appropriate zero-credit course (course number followed by "Y"). Students who have not maintained continuous registration for thesis or other final project will be required to register for all intervening fall and spring semesters prior to graduation.
Specialization in Fiction
In this sequence of classes, students will work on the process of creating, rewriting, editing, and publishing fiction. Emphasis will be placed on composition, analysis, and critique of narrative and non-narrative forms in a workshop environment. Candidates in the fiction specialty will complete all of the core fiction workshops. These studies will culminate in a thesis project consisting of a novel or book-length fiction collection of publishable quality.
Admission to fiction requires consent of the faculty upon review of a portfolio containing three pieces of fiction totaling at least 5,000 words, a resume of publications and readings, if applicable, and a statement of purpose.
Specialization in Poetry
In this sequence of courses, students will work on forms of poetry from the traditional to the experimental. Emphasis will be placed on the workshop process from creating to rewriting, editing, and publishing. Candidates who declare the poetry specialty will complete all of the core poetry workshops. These studies will culminate in a thesis project consisting of a book-length poem or collection of publishable quality.
Admission to poetry requires consent of the faculty upon review of a portfolio containing a minimum of three poems of any length and at least 12 pages of poetry, a resume of publications and readings, if applicable, and a statement of purpose.
Specialization in Creative Nonfiction
Writers interested in developing their skills as essayists, critics, biographers, or other relevant nonfiction specialists will find ample opportunities and direction to meet their goals. Although this genre often uses many of the narrative essentials of fiction, like point of view, voice, and plot, it relies on life experience coordinated with research, both documentary and interview. Declared nonfiction specialists will complete all of the core nonfiction workshops. These studies will culminate in a thesis project consisting of a book-length nonfiction work of publishable quality.
Admission to creative nonfiction requires consent of the faculty upon review of a portfolio of at least three essays of approximately 5,000 words. The portfolio should also include a resume of publications and readings, if applicable, and a statement of purpose.
Practical Writing Internships
Public-service writing: students will be placed with a compatible nonprofit concern where they can exercise skills in technical and promotional grant writing and other forms of professional and written expression.
Publishing: students may enroll in Literary Magazine Production, the class that produces Oyez Review, the professionally edited literary journal affiliated with the program, or may be placed with a publisher in the Chicago community.
Teaching: students may opt for an internship in the Roosevelt English composition program or in literature or creative writing, or they may develop and conduct creative writing workshops in community senior or youth centers.
Literary marketing: students will be placed with an organization that develops and produces literary events throughout the city.
Additional Certifications
Two additional certifications are also available: a Certificate in the Teaching of Writing (from the Department of Literature and Languages) and a Certificate in Women and Gender Studies (from the Department of Women and Gender Studies). Both certificates require four additional courses, including a teaching internship or final project, respectively.
For more information see internships and professional development.
Additional MFA Requirements
MFA Students are expected to attend at least three out of four readings of the official department Reading Series.
Students also need to be familiar with and easily access RU Access, Blackboard and their Roosevelt mail accounts. If you are unable to access your RU Access, Blackboard or Roosevelt mail account, contact your advisor. Technical help for faculty and staff is available during business hours at 312-341-6460, and all users can contact the main help desk anytime at 312-341-4357.
Registration
Registration for the first semester should be arranged as soon as the student has accepted their position in the program. For each subsequent semester, the student will register as soon as it is made available.
First, the student will meet with their assigned advisor to review a class schedule. The student must familiarize themselves with course options available. Detailed course descriptions may be found in the Department of Literature and Languages office on the seventh floor of the Auditorium building.
Upon approval, the student will receive a registration pin from their advisor. Using this registration pin, the student can then register for courses on RU Access. RU Access is the student self-help system for registration, final grades, academic records, student accounts, and financial aid information.
The MFA student is strongly discouraged from changing their course schedule without discussion and approval from their advisor.
Graduation Worksheet
To help you plan what requirements you need to fulfill, this worksheet allows you to track your progress with courses.
| Three Elective Workshops (9 hours) | Three Workshops in Focus Area (9 hours) | Thesis hours (6 hours) |
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| Four Literature & Theory (12 hours) | Internship (3 hours) | Elective (Literature, Writing Workshop or Additional Internship) (3 hours) |
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| Teaching of Writing Certificate Requirements | |
| ENG 402: Topics in Literary and Critical Theory | ENG 485: Internship |
| ENG 463: Topics in Language, Rhetoric, and Writing | ENG 467: Composition Theory (Only offered Summer) (Online) |
Financial Aid
Roosevelt offers financial aid to graduate students through federal programs, notably guaranteed student loans and work-study. University-based assistance may also be available to qualifying students through the Graduate Scholarship program. In addition, two graduate assistantships are available per year on a competitive basis through the Department of Literature and Languages. The Friends of American Writers, a Chicago literary organization founded in 1922, also funds a scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding candidate in the MFA program.
Applying for Financial Aid
If you are interested in student employment, or any of our student loans, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be completed online and submit any additional documentation that may be required to determine your eligibility.
The FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible after January 1 for the next academic year.
The Financial Aid Priority Deadline, for continuing students, is April 1st of each year. Do not wait to be admitted to Roosevelt University to apply.
All students must meet basic federal aid eligibility requirements to receive student loans or be considered for the federal work study program. All students are also responsible for reading and agreeing to the Financial Aid Certification Statement.
For Financial Aid forms visit here
Tuition and Fees:
· Annual full-time (9+ credit hours) tuition for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for 2010-2011 is $16,900.
· Tuition per credit hour (up to 8 credit hours) is $770.
· Graduate fee for Application is $25.
· General Graduate fees are $150.
· Admission deposit is $200.
For a more general breakdown of tuition and fees, including on campus housing, visit http://www.roosevelt.edu/TuitionAndFees.aspx
RU Payment Plan
Tuition and fees are payable in full prior to the start of classes. Students may elect to pay their tuition over the course of the semester by using the university’s extended or deferred payment plan. To participate in any Roosevelt University extended or deferred payment contact the Office of Student Accounts at 312-341-3570 in Chicago or 847-619-7974 in Schaumburg.
ROOSTR Tuition Reimbursement Plan
The ROOSTR Tuition Reimbursement Plan allows eligible students to defer their tuition payments up to three weeks after grades are available for the term. To participate in the Tuition Reimbursement Plan, the student’s employer must cover at least 75% of the total cost of tuition. Each term a student must:
- Submit a copy of his or her employer’s tuition reimbursement policy;
- Submit a letter from the employer to confirm the student’s reimbursement eligibility and indicated the percentage of tuition covered (listing any applicable restrictions);
- Pay any portion of the tuition and fees (generally at least $155) not covered by the employee
Roosevelt Graduate Scholarship—General information
Partial scholarships are awarded to qualified students who are seeking a graduate degree and who have an outstanding academic record. The amount of the awards and the guidelines for selection are determined each year by the Graduate Council. These awards are separate and distinct from any special funds or scholarships awarded by specific programs. Scholarships are applicable to a maximum of 12 graduate courses in a graduate program.
The scholarship applicant must have been accepted to the graduate program as a regular degree-seeking student. To be eligible for scholarship consideration upon admission, an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and enrollment in at least 6 semester hours per award term is required. New students must apply for an award prior to registration for their first term in the program; annual renewals may be available to qualified awardees. Scholarships or awards generally will not be qualified retroactively (after first-term enrollment), but special awards may be given to select students as recommended by the program. Preference may be given to students with little or no funding from other sources (grants, employee reimbursement, etc.). Awards may be reduced if “gift funds” become available from other sources.
Click here for Graduate Scholarship/Assistantship Application form.
· Contact the Graduate Scholarship Coordinator AFTER you have completed your Admission Application and the Graduate Scholarship Application for more information.
· There are also some scholarship opportunities offered by the State of Illinois for students attending schools in Illinois that have established Illinois residency. These opportunities are for graduate and undergraduate approved programs of study
MFA Graduate Assistant Information
Graduate Assistantships are available to students in the MFA in Creative Writing Program. There is one application period for both Fall and Spring semester Assistantships, with a deadline of November 15 each school year. Each Assistantship will last for two consecutive semesters, with Fall Assistantships announced each Spring semester to allow for incoming students' eligibility for fall positions.
These positions will require 8.5 hours of work per week, and will be considered a part-time job.
For more information see Graduate Assistantship
Internships and Professional Development
Certificate in the Teaching of Writing Requirements
First, the Certificate is incredibly valuable. Rhetorical training is ideal for creative writers: the ability to teach others to write for particular audiences and situations never goes out of style. You will gain a vocabulary that many creative writers lack, which puts you at a distinct advantage on the job market.
The MFA blog has the summary of the Certificate here.
Two classes OVERLAP with the MFA degree (these can count as both lit courses and Cert. in Teaching of Writing courses):
• ENG 402: Topics in Literary and Critical Theory (existing course)
• ENG 485: Internship (existing course, with new Writing Center option)
Courses that have to be taken separately for the Certificate:
• ENG 463: Topics in Language, Rhetoric, and Writing (new course)
• ENG 467: Composition Theory (existing course) ONLY OFFERED IN THE SUMMER (Online)
This adds six more ours to the typical MFA Degree (if you have taken or will take the teaching or writing center internship). For a total of 48.
Supplement your training with a specialization in the interdisciplinary field of women’s and gender studies (WGS). Women’s and gender studies research, theories, and methodologies have had an impact on every field of academic study.
A graduate certificate in women’s and gender studies will enable you to
· develop expertise in historical and contemporary issues concerning women, gender, and sexuality
· add interdisciplinary breadth to your academic pursuits with a customized program of study
· earn a professional credential to complement other training
Because the program is interdisciplinary, and because students bring their own interests and goals, each certificate program will be individualized. The graduate certificate program is open to both post-baccalaureate and degree-seeking graduate students.
Certificate students will be taking classes with both students and professors who have made WGS their main field and those who are using it as cross-study to supplement their main field. In these classes, students develop knowledge of women's and gender studies issues, theories, and methods. In particular, our program focuses on the analysis of social institutions, networks of power, and cultural productions, as well as avenues of resistance, justice, and transformation.
WGS certificate consists of four courses (12 semester hours).
There are two core courses:
WGS 402 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (offered every fall)
WGS 404 Topics in Feminist Theories (offered every semester)
There are two electives, which may be fulfilled by any combination of the following:
Additional Topics in Feminist Theories courses (WGS 404)
WGS 497 WGS Project
Cross-listed 400-level WGS electives
Core courses
In core WGS courses, students learn how and why the study of gender and sexuality is central to understanding our past histories, the world around us, and our visions for the future.
If you are interested in obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies, please download and complete the Application and submit it to:
Ellen O'Brien
Director, Women’s and Gender Studies Program
eobrien@roosevelt.edu
Writing Center Opportunities for MFA Students
Internship in the Writing Center
Internships are an integral part of Roosevelt's MFA Program. All students will be required to complete at least one internship during their tenure at Roosevelt. These internships can come in the form of on or off-campus internships, secured privately through the student and their employer. On-campus internships include assisting professors with class instruction, and Roosevelt's Writing Center.
Writing Center interns will work directly with the Writing Center Director and participate in all aspects of the Writing Center Community. In addition to tutoring, they may construct training curriculum, review administrative frameworks, organize community-building projects, and conduct writing forums and workshops. The Writing Center internship course carries an intensive reading component (Writing Center and Composition Theory) and a concluding reflective essay.
Tutoring in the Writing Center
As a Writing Center Staff Tutor, a student will be responsible for tutoring his or her peers in writing. In addition to tutoring, being a staff tutor requires on-going training around tutoring and writing—this training will be part of a student's weekly work hours. Staff tutors will also assist in the general running of the Writing Center, assisting with administrative tasks and community building as needed.
+ teaching composition internship
+ teaching creative writing internship
+ writing for the Torch
Graduate Assistantship
Graduate Assistants are responsible for assisting the MFA Director in planning, promoting, and coordinating MFA sponsored events, which include readings by visiting writers, graduate student open house, RU orientation, and the AWP Conference. The new GA will also need to be available for twice-monthly planning meetings with the lead GA and Director. The Director envisions this position as an opportunity for the new GA to learn the fundamentals of coordinating an MFA Graduate Program by shadowing and assisting the lead GA. By staggering the GA positions, we hope to better preserve institutional memory and offer more administrative mentoring opportunities. This is a position with a high degree of responsibility.
Criteria:
· Some previous admin experience and strong interest in future administrative work
· Strong problem solving and communication skills
· High quality academic and creative work while at RU
· Enrolled in at least 6 hours
· Must demonstrate financial need, i.e. you should not be independently wealthy
· Must be able to dedicate time to the position. Please don't apply if you're working half-time at other jobs, unless you intend to quit or cut back your other jobs.
Position Summary:
· 8.5 hours weekly per semester
Salary:
· Tuition remission for 4.5 credit hours per semester, stipend of $1300 for each semester
Required:
· Enrolled for at least 6 hours
Preferred:
· Candidates who would automatically reapply for the following semester’s MFA GA position
To Apply:
· Email MFA Director Scott Blackwood (sblackwood@roosevelt.edu) an updated resume and a letter of application which details your qualifications and future goals related to the position.
Deadlines:
· November 18 for spring MFA Graduate Assistantship (these will also enter into a pool for the fall GA position, so there is no need to reapply in the spring)
Everything Thesis!
THESIS
Deadlines
Deadlines by which letter-perfect thesis must be received in the Office of the Vice Provost:
December Graduation: November 1
May Graduation: April 1
September Graduation: August 1
[Dates for 2008/09-please check graduate office site for updated info each year]
Thesis Length
Here are some theses word-count/page guidelines for the MFA genres, based on common MFA program requirements and:
Minimum: 34,000 words or 140 pages for Fiction/Creative Nonfiction
Minimum: 60 pages for poetry
Procedures
STEP 1: Make appointment to meet with your prospective thesis advisor, also known as a first reader. The first reader should be someone you have worked with before in the genre of your thesis. Keep in mind that the vast majority of comments will come from this first reader, so you want to ask the instructor you believe is 1) the best reader of your work; 2) someone who understands what you’re attempting to do; and 3) someone who can offer timely, substantial feedback while you invent and revise.
The details of this collaboration are negotiable: At the time you choose your advisor, ask about their expectations: How much lead time do they require for turning your manuscript around? Do they want to see small chunks of manuscript as you produce them (60-80 pages?), or do they prefer to wait for the manuscript as a whole? What are their expectations in terms of length and quality? Above all, talk about your timetable for completion and graduation.
STEP 2
__Submit the name of your thesis advisor to the director of creative writing.
__Soon after, make arrangements for a second reader. Second readers are not required to give you significant feedback, although some will. Summary comments are preferred. Ask your second reader about his/her expectations for how you will work together. How much lead time will they need to turn your manuscript around? SECOND READERS ONLY WORK WITH WRITER IN LAST THESIS SEMESTER. THEY DO NO WORK WITH WRITERS IN THE SUMMER.
__Submit the name of your second reader to the director of creative writing. ALL INQUIRIES ABOUT OUTSIDE THESIS READERS (MEANING WRITERS WHO DO NOT REGULARLY TEACH AT ROOSEVELT) MUST GO THROUGH DIRECTOR AND MUST BE MADE BEFORE SEMESTER IN QUESTION BEGINS. THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE AT WHAT POINT OUTSIDE THESIS READER WILL BE INVOLVED. IN GENERAL, THE MANUSCRIPT MUST BE NEARLY COMPLETE (110 PAGE MINIMUM F/CNF and 40 Poetry) FOR YOU TO REQUEST AN OUTSIDE THESIS READER.
__LIST OF 1st and 2nd READERS IN-HOUSE
Kyle Beachy, Scott Blackwood, Peggy Shinner, Gina Buccola, Frank Rogaczewski, Janet Wondra, Lisa Stolley, Gale Walden
__LIST OF 2nd OUTSIDE THESIS READERS AS OF 10/6/2010 (only in LAST semester with revised manuscripts 110 pg minimum F/CNF or 40pg poetry)
Janet Burroway (Fiction, Creative Nonfiction), Debra Monroe (Fiction, Creative Nonfiction), Timothy Donnelly (Poetry), Amy England (Poetry), Allen Wier (Fiction), Adam Levin (Fiction)
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SUMMER: Do not expect your readers to work on your thesis during the summer since this is the time faculty members are expected by the university to be working on their own projects. Some instructors don’t mind continuing the thesis work during the summer, but it is their choice.
STEP 3: Start a paper trail for yourself, your readers, and the director. For instance, after your initial meeting(s) with your readers, put what you have agreed to in an email and submit to your readers and cc the director of creative writing. Keep a copy for yourself and use these expectations to plan your timeline. Remember to keep copies of all the forms you are about to fill out, just in case. This will help you avoid any disagreements about timetables or other expectations.
STEP 4
__Prepare your thesis proposal. Write a one to two-page proposal for the project you would like to do as your thesis. Your project should be a natural capstone to your progress through the program and reflect the focus of your studies. The proposal should cover three main areas
-The specifics: One paragraph. What will you do? (Short stories or essays? How many? A novel? How long?) What’s your idea for a working title? Who will be your first and second readers? When do you propose to finish the project? When do you hope to graduate
-Artistic goals and scope: One to two paragraphs. What will your project accomplish artistically? Which other writers have influenced this project? Provide some defining details, even if you have to revise your project as you go along. Generally, books have an organizing principle. Around what themes might you collect your stories, essays, or poems? Are their recurring characters or images that might serve as organizing principles? Who is the audience
-Craft: One paragraph. How will the completion of this project make you a more accomplished writer? How will you use certain aspects of craft to challenge yourself? If you know your personal limitations, how might you use this project as a way to expand your skills in this area? What might be your most difficult craft obstacle to overcome with this project and how might you overcome it?
__STEP 5
IMPORTANT: Ready your manuscript. It’s helpful if you arrange the narratives or poems in a sequence that produces some overall effect. Think this through. Provide a table of contents. Also, DO NOT turn in partial narratives or poems to your thesis advisor or second reader. Your job is to turn in complete works, even if they are revised later. The whole point of thesis work is to refine the work, not have your thesis advisor intuit what comes next. A reasonable beginning of thesis would be 60-80 pages of revised work. A reasonable second semester would be 100-110 pages of revised work.
Register for your thesis hours. First, get a “green sheet” registration form (this sheet might not literally be green but is commonly referred to as such) from the Department of Literature and Languages. Fill it out.
Also print and complete the thesis proposal approval form. You can find the form by following this link and clicking on the format (either Word or pdf) that you prefer.
Sign the green form yourself, then take both completed forms to your first reader for approval and signature. You must also get the signature of the chair of the Department of Literature and Languages. It is not necessary to get the dean’s signature on the green form.
Once these steps are completed, make copies of the forms for your own files, for your thesis advisor, and for your academic advisor to add to your file. Take the forms to the registrar in AUD 124 and register for English 490. You must register for this course in person; you cannot do so online.
STEP 6
__Get thesis preparation guidelines. Review the guidelines found here:
(Review carefully the document “Master’s Thesis Transmittal Form” found at the bottom of the page.)
These guidelines must be followed to the letter. Note the deadline by which the vice provost must receive the letter-perfect copy of the thesis. Share this deadline with your first reader and adjust your timetable as necessary. Remember that you are responsible for all deadlines and procedures mandated by the Graduate School, so it’s a good idea to keep in frequent touch with the Graduate School, your advisor, and your first reader.
STEP 7
__When you’re ready for your second set of thesis hours: With the approval of your academic advisor, fill out another green registration form and follow previous instructions for acquiring signatures and registering in person. You are required to take a total of 6 hours of thesis credit (English 490). Most students do this by registering for thesis hours during two different semesters, the semesters in which they are actually completing the work.
__Apply for graduation, if applicable. Look at your remaining requirements and remember to apply for graduation in the appropriate semester. Deadlines occur early. Check at this site to find your deadline for graduation application.
Directions for applying for graduation online are on this same web site.
In the semester you are applying for graduation, also remember to discuss your graduate reading with the director of the program. The director will match you with another graduating writer and suggest dates for the reading. You will be expected to read twenty minutes from your thesis to your fellow students and other visitors. You will need to supply a 4”x5” photo (if digital, the file must be 300 dpi or as large as possible) and a four- or five-sentence biography.
__Finishing thesis. If you don’t complete the thesis during the semester that you’re registered for your second set of thesis hours—i.e., if you continue working on the thesis into a third or fourth semester, which is not uncommon—you must register for English 490Y, Thesis Continuation, for every regular semester (not summer) during which you continue work. You must register for English 490Y in person, not online, and the registration fee is $100. You must confer with your advisor, fill out another green registration form with required signatures, and follow the procedures for registration in person for each continuation.
At the beginning of the semester in which your thesis if done, remember to apply for graduation and to discuss your graduation reading with the director of the program. See notes above.
STEP 8
CHECKLIST thesis completion. Full details of the following checklist are within the “Master’s Thesis Transmittal Procedures” found at the bottom of this page.
Read the full requirements for what to turn in; for instance, you will need to write an abstract for your project to submit along with the final draft and transmittal form.
Briefly, the checklist is:
__Submit your completed thesis to your readers.
__Make corrections and edits suggested by your readers.
__Edit your document carefully for grammar, punctuation, writing conventions, and style.
__Resubmit your thesis to your thesis advisor, who will submit it to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. Make sure your thesis advisor has your abstract and the proper Master’s Thesis Transmittal Form. It can be found at the bottom of this page.
__The Associate Dean for Graduate Studies will review your thesis. Your document will be approved as it is, approved with changes, or not approved.
__Your document will be returned to your thesis advisor, who will review any requested changes with you.
__If changes are required, make the changes to your document, and resubmit your revised document to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.
__When your document has received final approval, submit one finished copy to the Office of Graduate Studies for the Roosevelt University Archives.
__Follow the instructions for submission to UMI/ProQuest. After final approval of theses by the Office of Graduate Studies, students will be provided with information about submitting their documents to UMI/ProQuest electronically. There is a fee for this service, but this service replaces the requirement to pay for multiple bound copies. Once your thesis has been submitted, students will be able to purchase bound copies of their papers directly from UMI/ProQuest.
Order bound copies of your thesis. You must order one copy of your thesis for the creative writing program. Of course, you might like a copy for yourself, and you might consider a copy as a thank you gift to your thesis advisor. Have the bound copy for the program sent upon completion to the program director, AUD 724.
Take pride your accomplishments and keep in touch. You have successfully written a book-length creative project. Congratulations!
One last request: As you graduate, please ensure that the department has active phone numbers and mailing and email addresses for you so that you may remain a part of department activities in the future. Also, keep the department posted on your successes—jobs, marriages, family, publications—so that we can celebrate them with you.
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