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Masters of Art in Teaching

California University of Pennsylvania

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    MSE 604 Research/Thesis format and suggestions

Graduation information
 

Steps that you will need to do to get started in doing your thesis.

 Dr. Zisk's students will stay in touch via email.  You need to check your email on a regular basis.

Reference needed for Thesis/Research

American Psychological Association Publication Manual, 5th edition. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2001

Sites that contain information that may help you in developing and writing.

On-line overview of the American Psychological Association (APA) publication manual. webster.commnet.edu/apa/apa_index.htm

Writer's Handbook (a very good resource)
On-line The Writing Center Review of APA Stylehttp://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocAPA.html

Thesis styles from various universities

Please note that thesis procedures from other universities are to be used only as an information resource.  All  procedures and styles for California University of Pennsylvania must follow the MAT guidelines and Graduate school guidelines (please go to the graduate office to pick-up your guidelines)

This site provides a good review of what is in each chapter - Chapter Contents

A students guide for doing a thesis.  Good overview with examples of cover pages.

This site gives some tips on how to decide on a topic and teacher research strategies.

A Canadian site on Teacher Research

 


The best way to develop a successful research project is to come up with a good topic. Picking a topic is very important.


Resources links

Below is a list of science and mathematics education links that may be of help for developing your thesis. If you know of a good web resource, please send Dr. Zisk the URL's. Thank you.
 
Science Mathematics


 

Additional educational links


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