Procedural Expectations for Graduate Students
It is expected that all AT Graduate Students will:
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Attend all meetings scheduled by the chair of their advisory committee.
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Submit a draft Plan of Study before their first semester is complete and a final Plan of Study by before the end of their second semester.
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Establish an advisory committee before the end of their first semester.
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Attend an IRB sponsored workshop when appropriate and complete the online training modules.
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Submit to their graduate advisory committee a Thesis or Research Proposal before starting on their project and at least two weeks before the advisory committee review meeting.
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Thesis or Research Proposal will be completed no later than the end of the semester prior to the semester in which the student intends to graduate.
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Submit their Thesis or Research Report to their advisory committee at least two weeks before their scheduled presentation.
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Adhere to the established standards as outlined in the AT Graduate Student Handbook.
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Acquire professional writing and editing support as necessary during the preparation of their research proposal and/or thesis.
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Prepare a paper for publication in a refereed/trade journal or presentation at a conference in conjunction with the completion of their thesis.
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Attend another student's defense/oral examination.