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Guidelines for Gauging the Reasonableness of Your Thesis or Dissertation.

1. Is my thesis or dissertation based on the investigative work I have done?

2. Is my thesis or dissertation focused?

3. Is my thesis or dissertation objective, fair, and deliberate, taking into consideration all sides of

the issue?

4. Have I avoided a heated, two-sided debate or a simple declaration that invites resistance?

5. Have I let my readers know that I have considered and anticipated the responses of those who

might disagree with me?

6. Have I been thorough in my research, or do I need to do more research on my topic to get a

fuller picture of other points of view?

Guidelines for Incorporating Evidence

1. Clearly introduce and conclude each summary, paraphrase, or quotation in such a way that

readers know where it begins and ends.

2. Ensure that the incorporated material blends smoothly into your sentences and paragraphs.

Avoid shifts in verb tense or awkward phrasing that would contrast sharply with the

incorporated evidence, making your sentences difficult to read and understand.

3. Provide a parenthetical citation within the thesis or dissertation to document the source of your

evidence and avoid plagiarism.

4. Be sure that you have adequate parenthetical citations and that each citation corresponds to the

list of sources at the end of the thesis or dissertation (Works Cited Page.)

JTS Catalog Appendix B B-4