FIVE SECTION  GRAD SCHOOL TOPIC–  Q & A  Read and answer questions in each section   in 2-3 short paragraphs that are relevant   and germane to the topics of each 5   sections individually, using brief but complete sentences, well written, relevant   and on topic? All 5 areas are based on the book “Getting What You Came For”   by Robert L. Peters, Label each sections topic A thru E and write each question before the answer in Q   & A fashion.

A. Thesis and  Committee

We touched on this topic earlier –   the importance of finding a good thesis chair.   1.What dangers, potential problems   or specific “hurdles” does Peters mention in Chapter 15 that could jeopardize your progress   in completing your thesis and getting it through your committee in a timely   manner? 2.   How does Peters recommend you could effectively “manage” your committee?

B. Finding A Thesis Topic  

There was once a old fashioned   recipe for rabbit stew that began with the instructions: “First, catch a   rabbit.”1.   What  methods does Peters recommend in Chapter 16 that   could help you to catch your   “rabbit?”2.   How do you generate interest in a thesis topic? 3.When should you begin looking?4. How do you know when you’ve   found one?5.What   constitutes a “thesis,” including all of its various components?   Check  a general thesis guideline?

C. Prezi Presentations

Actions for Prezi   Presentations

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1.   Here you will paste a link to a sample? Prezi presentation,  “Prezi – A Presentation Tool.” 2. Briefly introduce a Prezi topic on “Talk Less, Say More via Non-Verbal   Communication Tools” demonstration?

D.  Comprehensive Exam 

We are almost done with our look at Peters.     What does Peters suggest in Chapter 14 how   you should go about preparing for a comprehensive exam?

E. Is Any of This True?

Speaking of Chapter 23. “Getting What You Came For, by Robert L.   Peters. 1.What   are your thoughts?  2.Has   anything changed since this book has been written? 3. Are there still barriers to Getting What You Came For in higher education,   based on “race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability,   gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran   status?” 4.   What should you do if you believe   you have been discriminated against or harassed?

Degrees Conferred by Sex and Race, 1999-2010
  U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics   (2012)