Library: Art at Webster University Library: Thesis support

Definitions

Academic Integrity
Webster University page outlining the definitions of academic integrity, academic dishonesty, cheating, fabrication, disciplinary actions and the Academic Honesty Board.
Case Study (Business and Management)
Case studies usually present the pertinent facts about a real or fictional business or management "problem". Teaching cases are intended to provide the reader with sufficient data to evaluate multiple courses of action. They may pose questions to stimulate critical thinking and help readers to apply theory to the analysis of the events portrayed.
Hypothesis
"A tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequences."
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Hypothesis. (2012). In Merriam-Webster's Collegiate(R) Dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster. Retrieved from http://library3.webster.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/mwcollegiate/hypothesis/0
Peer reviewed or scholarly
Journals that go through a process in which experts in the field (the author's peers) verify that the information and research methods are up to standards. In order to know if an article is peer reviewed, look at the journal rather than the article.
Primary Source
An original paper, article or document created with raw data, for example, tests, experiments or field research; data sets from pre-existing databases generated by others; first hand accounts or archival materials (for example, journals, diaries or letters written by ,say, historical figures or original historical documents); policy documents generated by, say governments and other organizations; state and international legal legislation- also court judgments; literary, art or religious works; and so forth.
Secondary Source
Any texts that provide critical commentary on primary information...such as journal publications, books or chapters in scholary books, book reviews, etc.

Webster University's Writing Center

Whether you are an experienced academic writer or this is your first paper, Webster University's Writing Center offers writing support for students. Find help with all kinds of research projects, including "reports; résumés and cover letters; admission essays and personal statements; summaries, critical analyses, and literature reviews; research and term papers; theses and dissertations; and more." Writing Center coaches are available at all stages of the writing process from brainstorming to draft revision and everything in-between.

Visit Writing Support to:

Schedule an appointment with a writing coach
Submit a paper online to the Writing Center for review
Select Writing Resources to find help with citation, grammar, avoiding plagiarism, and more

Writing tips

Choosing a topic (Webster U.)
Writing a thesis statement (Webster U.)
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Thesis Research Guide
Tips and examples for writing thesis statements (Purdue U.)
Writing a good research question (Grand Canyon U.)
Webster University Guide to Chicago/Turabian Style
A quick guide to using Chicago/Turabian Style
Purdue OWL's Guide to Writing in Art History

Example theses and tips

Dissertations & Theses at Webster University (ProQuest)
see also: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global
Contains Webster University doctoral dissertations and masters level theses submitted summer, 2005 to the present. Webster faculty, staff, and students may view the PDF full text for free. Please note: Capstone projects and papers are not included in this database and are not retained in any format by the University or the Library.
The completed signature page is located with the print copy at the Webster University Library home campus.

Edinburgh College of Art thesis and dissertation collection
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How to Write Your MFA Thesis in Fine Art (And Beyond)
Artist, Educator and Curator Ryan Seslow offers his advice on writing an MFA Thesis.