UofM Course Calendar 2003-2004: Graduate Regulations

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Section 3: Graduate Regulations and Requirements

3.5 General Regulations - Master's

3.5.1 Thesis and Practicum Regulations

General
Students must demonstrate their mastery of the field and that they are fully conversant with the relevant literature through their thesis.

Style and format:
The thesis/practicum must be written according to a standard style acknowledged by a particular field of study and recommended by the major department, be lucid and well-written, and be reasonably free from typographical and other errors.

Copies of the thesis/practicum must be submitted in good, clear type. As long as all copies are clearly legible, the thesis/practicum may be reproduced by a method that is presented in the "Thesis Guidelines Booklet" which is available at the Faculty of Graduate Studies. (It is also available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.) Minimum paper weight is 16 lb. Bond or equivalent; minimum left margin is 3.8 cm (1.5 inches), other margins are 2.5 cm (1 inch). Wherever possible, these margins should be adhered to for illustrative materials. A thesis guideline booklet is available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies Office for additional information.

NOTE: On approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies, part of a thesis may be submitted in electronic format, including CD-ROM. Specific details with regard to the format are given in the Supplementary Regulations of the department. Complete information regarding the software used to produce the electronic portion of the thesis must be included. (Details are provided in the thesis guideline booklet)

Deadlines for submissions of final copies:
The Academic Schedule in the Graduate Calendar should be consulted regarding dates by which theses/practica must be submitted. Following the approval of the thesis/practicum by the examining committee and the completion of any revisions required by that committee, two copies must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Office in unbound form, enclosed in an envelope or folder. These copies are required for the University Library and remain the property of The University of Manitoba.

NOTE: Only one copy need be single-sided.

Practicum versus thesis:
While the practicum differs from the thesis in its emphasis on the application of theory, it is similar in scope, span, and rigor. The weight of work required for the practicum is equal to that required for the Master's thesis. In general, the practicum takes the form of an exercise in the practical application of knowledge and skill. It usually involves the careful definition of a problem, the application of appropriate knowledge and skills to the problem, and a report of the results in a manner suitable for evaluation by an examining committee. The requirements are specified by the departments concerned.

Thesis/Practicum Proposal
Each student is required to develop a thesis/practicum proposal in his or her chosen field of study. Normally, the thesis is developed under the mentorship of the advisor/co-advisor. The thesis proposal must be formally approved by the advisor/advisory committee/department head/grad chair. (Each department may have specific guidelines regarding the theses proposal). Research involving human or animal subjects requires ethical approval prior to initiation of research. Please refer to the appropriate ethics review committee.


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