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12.1 General Remarks
The thesis is a major requirement of most programs and, in conjunction with the research for it, makes up at least one half
of the time normally required for the program. The thesis must be expressed in a satisfactory literary form, consistent with
the discipline concerned, and must display a scholarly approach to the subject and thorough knowledge of it. A critical
review of previous work related to the subject should usually be given.
A candidate will not be permitted to submit a thesis for which he or she has previously received a degree; however, with the
permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, he or she may incorporate into the thesis material
that was included in a previous thesis.
12.2 Master's Thesis
The master's thesis should embody the results of successful scholarly research in a specialized area. It should exhibit the
candidate's knowledge of recognized techniques of investigation and critical evaluation, and be presented in an organized
and systematic way.
- Oral Examinations
- Candidates are ordinarily required to undertake an oral examination of the thesis. Please refer to Thesis Specifications,
Section 12.5, Master's, for submission deadlines.
- The master's thesis will be examined by a board consisting of at least four members, including the thesis supervisor,
the chair of the department concerned, an examiner from a department other than that of the candidate, and one
additional member from the department concerned.
- The chair of the department concerned will announce the constitution of the examining board; both it and the thesis
examination process are defined by guidelines, principles, and practices prescribed by the Faculty of Graduate Studiesand Research.
- Thesis Weight
- Thesis weight (1.0 to 3.0 credits) must be identified at the time of admission. A change in the thesis weight at a later
date would require the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
- Research Essays and Independent Research Projects
- Faculty regulations governing research essays and independent research projects are normally the same as those for
master's theses, and subject to the guidelines, principles, and practices prescribed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
and Research.
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