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The Research Project (course
480) that begins with Session IV (the second field placement
for Plan A) and continues into Session V, carries academic
credit, with grades assigned on a Pass/Marginal Pass/Fail
basis. Credit is granted only if the entire research project
is completed. No partial credit is granted. For an August
graduation, a student must receive a passing grade for the
research project by the end of First Term, Session V.
If a student has not made sufficient progress during the winter
session, he or she may not be permitted to continue the project
during Session V. The recommended pace for work on the project
is well described in the Master's Thesis Research Guidelines.
The minimal passing pace for work during the winter is defined
as sufficient progress with the conduct, analysis and reporting
of a project so that the particular student has a reasonable
opportunity to complete the work on schedule without compromising
his or her other summer learning responsibilities.
It may be helpful to clarify the School's allocation of authority
for making the judgments about Pass/Fail performance. The
advisor, who is the faculty member closest to the work on
the project, can speak individually for the School in determining
that the work done meets passing levels. The advisor cannot
judge, however, that the work fails to meet standards. If
the advisor has serious questions about this, the matter is
discussed with the student and may be referred for review
by the Chair of the Research Sequence. If, after consultation
between the Chair, the student, and the advisor, serious problems
persist, the matter will be referred to the Academic and Field
Work Performance Committee of the School. While the responsibility
for grading the Project rests with the Research Sequence,
the Committee may make recommendations to the Sequence and
provides a formal arena for students' concerns to be heard.
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About
the Handbook
Table
of Contents
Introduction
Master's
Program, Summer
Master's
Program, Winter
The
Academic and Field Work Performance Standing Committee
Administrative
Policies & Procedures
Other
School Policies
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