Thesis & Field Exam Info

Explore some recent field exam proposal examples from fellow students: 1. What's the "Right" Way to Teach African-American Drama? Field exam example 2. “Out of Ireland have we Come”: A Study of a Uniquely National Literature field exam example

**NOTE: There is no formal Field Exam title page requirement. This is the format for the thesis cover page: [Sample Title Page] Full Title of Thesis A Thesis Presented to The Faculty of the Department of English Villanova University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in English by [Student’s Full Name] [month and year of completed thesis] Under the Direction of [Professor’s names]

Thesis Proposal Cover Sheet Student's Name:  _______________________________________________________________ Title of Proposed Thesis:  ________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Advisor's Name:  ________________________________________________________ Present below an abstract (not to exceed 250 words) of the thesis.  The full proposal, not to exceed five (5) pages, is to accompany the abstract.  A bibliography of relevant primary and secondary literature is to accompany the proposal. Student's Signature:  ___________________________________    Date ___________ Advisor's Signature:  ___________________________________    Date ___________ Director of the Graduate Committee _______________________    Date ___________

Field Examination Proposal Cover Sheet Student's Name:  _________________________________________________________________ Name of Proposed Examination Field:________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Advisor's Name:  __________________________________________________________ The full proposal of two-three pages, as well as a bibliography of primary texts and secondary critical sources must be attached to this cover sheet. Student's Signature:  ___________________________________    Date _____________________ Advisor's Signature:  ___________________________________    Date _____________________ Director of the Graduate Committee  ______________________    Date _____________________

Explore some recent thesis and field exam examples from fellow students: 1. Thesis: Radical Openness and the Possibility of Reading , August 2017 2. The Development of a Modern Ireland and a Modern Literature  field exam example .

Looking for some examples to get you thinking about your thesis or field exam proposals ? Check out a recent thesis proposal example entitled "Religion and Public Life in the Works of Herman Melville." If you're looking for a field exam proposal example, take a look at this recent proposal entitled "Playing the Woman Card: 2016 presidential campaign coverage, modem sob sisters, and the gendered appeal."

Nik Fogle, Falvey’s Liaison Librarian for Philosophy, recently created a page on the library’s website to aid authors’ in understanding their rights when it comes to publishing. English faculty and graduate students may find it useful in publishing books, articles, theses, and field exams. Authors' Rights Resources: http://library.villanova.edu/research/topic-guides/author-rights/ Main library copyright page: http://library.villanova.edu/about/services/facultyservices/copyright/