ENGL 6999 01: Thesis < Youngstown State University

ENGL 6999 - Thesis

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40915,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Laura Beadling

Email: llbeadling@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor and Chair
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

PhD American Studies, Purdue University (2007)

MA English, Purdue University (2001)

BFA Creative Writing and English, Bowling Green State University (1995)
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Private Instructor Information

Course Description

6999. Thesis. Thesis. Prereq.: Thesis proposal accepted by departmental committee. 1-3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
	No reading

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24	Getting started	Proposal
8/31	Working on thesis
9/7	Working on thesis
9/14	Working on thesis
9/21	Working on thesis
9/28	Monthly consultation
10/5	Working on thesis
10/12	Working on thesis
10/19	Working on thesis
10/26	Mid-semester check in	Progress report
11/2	Working on thesis
11/9	Working on thesis
11/16	Working on thesis
11/23	Monthly consultation
11/30	Reflecting on progress and nex steps	Thesis
12/7	Semester wrap up	Final reflection

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

ENGL 6999 01: Thesis