Great Expectations: Tips for a Successful Working Relationship with Your Thesis Advisor

Keywords

publications, masters, thesis

Abstract

There are several publications that provide detailed information for doctoral students regarding the ins and outs of completing a dissertation. Many students at this level of academia have already written a master's thesis and are acquainted with the path that must be trod in order to produce a document that will capsulate their research and findings. For master's level students, however, there is little in print that speaks directly to them regarding challenges they may face and tips they may use in establishing a successful working relationship with a thesis chair and committee members. This paper outlines specific suggestions for graduate students embarking on writing a thesis that will not only strengthen the faculty-student working relationship, but assist the student in completing this work in a timely fashion.

Original Publication Citation

Tanner, M. (2002). Great expectations: Tips for a successful working relationship with your thesis advisor. College Student Journal, 36, 635-644.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2002

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/8692

Publisher

Project Innovation Austin LLC

Language

English

College

Humanities

Department

Linguistics

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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