Culminating  Activity  Page  

While the Culminating Activity Page has a link to the Thesis Site, I have separated the two to

avoid confusion.

The Culminating Activity page will be the first item introduced to the students and the Thesis Site is presented once the student has chosen

the thesis option.

Culminating Activities

Por$olio   Thesis  Ac.vity  Webpage   Link  to  the  Por$olio  Page   Link  to  the  Thesis  Page  

Descrip.on   Students  selec3ng  the  Por5olio  experience  will  create  and  document  products  and  projects  from  course  projects,  directed  research,  and  work  done  for  businesses.  If  this  alterna3ve  is  selected,  at  the  end  of  a  student's  program  the  student  will  present  and  defend  the  por5olio  and  respond  to  any  ques3ons  that  the  examining  commiDee  might  ask.  

The  thesis  will  usually  consist  of  five  chapters  (e.g.,  Introduc3on,  Literature  Review,  Research  Design,  Findings,  and  Conclusions).  If  this  alterna3ve  is  selected,  at  the  end  of  a  student's  program  the  student  will  present  and  defend  the  thesis  and  respond  to  any  ques3ons  that  the  examining  commiDee  might  ask.  

Why  would  I  choose  the…  

Choose  a  por5olio  if  you  are  looking  for  something  to  present  to  poten3al  employers  or  clients.    (etc.)  

Choose  a  thesis  if  you  are  planning  on  con3nuing  in  school  or  have  a  special  interest  in  a  topic  and  would  like  to  do  some  in-­‐depth  research.  (etc.)  

How  much  .me  will  it  take?  

See  Example  Timeline   See  Example  Timeline  

What  are  the  steps  involved?  

Would  illustrate  the  process  of  doing  the  thesis  would  look  like,  including  all  relevant  due  dates  within  that  3me  period.  

Would  illustrate  what  the  process  of  doing  the  thesis  would  look  like,  including  all  relevant  due  dates  within  that  3me  period.  

What  are  the  guidelines  and  Requirements  

APA  and  forma4ng  guidelines    Timelines  Forms  required  for  comple:on  

APA  and  forma4ng  guidelines    Timelines  Forms  required  for  comple:on  

Frequently  Asked  Ques.ons   A  link  to  a  Frequently  Asked  Ques:ons  page  that  answers  basic  ques3ons  regarding  3melines,  processes,  guidelines,  etc.    

A  link  to  a  Frequently  Asked  Ques:ons  page  that  answers  basic  ques3ons  regarding  3melines,  processes,  guidelines,  etc.  

What  forms  are  required?   A  Link  to  An  Administra:ve  page  with  all  relevant  forms  

A  Link  to  an  Administra:ve  page  with  all  relevant  forms  

What  does  a  Por$olio/Thesis  Look  like?   A  link  to  an  Examples  page  with  examples  of  projects  and  phases  of  projects  

A  link  to  an  Examples  page  with  examples  of  projects  and  phases  of  projects  

Defense  Informa.on   A  like  to  a  Defense  page  with  resources  and  informa3on  on  preparing  for  a  por5olio  defense  

A  like  to  a  Defense  page  with  resources  and  informa3on  on  preparing  for  a  por5olio  defense  

What  resources  are  available  to  help  me  choose?  

Provides  links  to:  Webinars  Student  Advisors  (Previous  students  willing  to  help)  Examples  

Provides  links  to:  Webinars  Student  Advisors    Examples  Faculty  Advisors  

Useful Links

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Thesis  Site  

Please view as slideshow but also notice there are comments imbedded throughout.

Thesis

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Students  selec3ng  a  thesis  op3on  will  complete  30  credits  of  course  work  and  6  credits  of  IPT593  Thesis.  The  thesis  will  usually  consist  of  five  chapters  (e.g.,  Introduc3on,  Literature  Review,  Research  Design,  Findings,  and  Conclusions).  The  student  will  present  and  defend  his/her  thesis  or  project  and  respond  to  any  ques3ons  that  the  examining  commiDee  might  ask.  

In  order  to  complete  a  thesis,  you  must:  

  Complete  30  credits  of  course  work,  including  one  of  the  research  courses  (IPT531  or  IPT532).  Students  who  will  conduct  a  quan3ta3ve  research  study  should  plan  to  take  IPT531  Overview  of  Research  Design,  Measurement,  and  Sta3s3cs.  Students  who  will  conduct  a  qualita3ve  research  study  should  plan  to  take  IPT532  Ethnographic  Research  in  Organiza3ons.  

  Submit  an  Applica3on  for  Admission  to  Candidacy  (AAC)  form,  signed  by  your  academic  advisor.  

  Enroll  in  6  credits  of  IPT593  (Thesis)  to  complete  the  thesis.  

  Schedule  a  defense  date  by  the  first  day  of  the  semester  in  which  you  enroll  in  IPT593  credit  and  plan  to  defend  your  thesis.  Informa3on  can  be  found  on  the  IPT  website  at  hDp://ipt.boisestate.edu/CurrentStudents/2graduate.htm.  

  Complete  the  requirements  for  any  courses  in  which  you  have  received  an  I  (Incomplete)  grade.  

See  the  IPT  Thesis  Procedures.  

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Course Guidance To  help  students  feel  more  supported  and  encourage  them  to  undertake  and  complete  the  thesis,  structured  guidance  will  be  presented  in  five  of  the  six  required  courses.  

IPT536:  Founda.ons  of  IPT  

Introduc.ons  and  choosing  a  culmina.ng  ac.vity  The  instructor  will  introduce  both  the  por5olio  and  thesis  by  introducing  Culmina(ng  Ac(vity  Page  which  features  both  op3ons.  This  page  provides  a  quick  overview  of  resources  available,  such  as  3melines,  expecta3ons  and  reasons  for  choosing  one  op3on  over  another.  The  student  is  encouraged  to  ask  ques3ons  as  needed  and  choose  a  culmina3ng  ac3vity  by  the  end  of  the  semester.    

IPT535:  Principles  of  Adult  Learning    

GeNng  started,  expecta.ons,  considera.ons,  etc.  The  instructor  will  introduce  the  Thesis  Site  (if  the  student  is  interested  in  the  thesis),  which  focuses  solely  on  the  thesis  project.  This  site  offers  students  access  to  resources  that  assist  with  the  comple3on  of  a  thesis,  including  deadlines,  webinars,  requirements,  paperwork  and  examples  from  each  phase  of  the  project.  Here,  students  learn  more  about  their  chosen  ac3vity.      

Under  professor  supervision,  students  are  encouraged  to  brainstorm  project  ideas  and  poten3al  approaches  to  research.      

IPT529:  Needs  Assessment  &  IPT:530  Evalua.on  Methodology  

Research  These  classes  introduce  different  methods  of  research.  In  this  class  the  students  learn  how  they  can  use  the  research  methodology  presented  in  these  classes  to  assist  in  research  for  a  thesis.      

IPT560:  Human  Performance  Technology  

Defense  Since  this  class  is  usually  the  final  course  a  student  takes  before  gradua3ng,  one  week  of  class  focuses  on  preparing  for  the  thesis  defense,  including  various  approaches  for  studying  as  well  as  a  list  of  ques3ons  that  might  be  asked.    

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This  page  answers  basic  ques3ons  regarding  3melines,  processes,  guidelines,  etc.    

Frequently Asked Questions

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How  long  will  it  take  to  complete  a  thesis?  The  average  is  one  academic  year  for  full-­‐3me  students  and  two  academic  years  for  part-­‐3me  students.  

Is  an  abstract  of  my  thesis  required?    Yes,  an  abstract  is  now  required  of  all  theses  and  disserta3ons.  The  abstract  must  be  wriDen  in  English  and  should  come  immediately  aaer  the  3tle  page.  There  is  no  word  limit.  

How  do  I  find  a  list  of  the  current  thesis  requirements?  The  most  up-­‐to-­‐date  list  of  Graduate  College  thesis  requirements  is  located  here.  

Can  I  make  changes  or  revisions  a[er  my  thesis  is  accepted?    Upon  final  deposit,  the  thesis  becomes  part  of  the  student’s  academic  record.  No  changes  may  be  made  to  the  thesis  or  disserta3on  aaer  it  has  been  accepted  by  the  Graduate  College  Thesis  Office.    

Who  do  I  contact  if  I  have  more  ques.ons?    Contact  your  academic  advisor.  

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Administrative Forms

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Examples

Applica3on  for  Admission  to  Candidacy  (AAC)  form  

Submit  Electronically  

Approval  of  Declara3on  of  Intent  via  email/fax/mail,  or  in  person  

Approval  of  Project  Proposal    via  email/fax/mail,  or  in  person  

Approval  of  Thesis  Proposal    via  email/fax/mail,  or  in  person  

Etc.    

Thesis  Plan  Link  Link  Link  

Declara3on  of  Intent  Link  Link  Link  

Thesis  Proposal  Link  Link  Link  

Theses  Link  Link  Link  

Miscellaneous  Link  Link  Link  

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Deadlines

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Stage:   Deadline:  Choose  culmina.ng  ac.vity  

Choose  before  comple3ng  19th  credit  

Submit  Completed  AAC  

Submit  prior  to  comple3ng  19th  credit  

Submit  Declara.on  of  Intent  

Submit  Declara3on  of  Intent  by  

Schedule  Thesis  Defense    

Schedule  thesis  defense  by  the  first  day  of  the  semester  in  which  student  enrolls  in  IPT593  

Submit  Completed  Thesis  to  Supervisory  Commi]ee  

Submit  thesis  by  

Defend  Thesis   Defend  by  Mid-­‐March  Submit  Changes     Submit  changes  to  supervisory  

commiDee  by  Submit  thesis  to  Graduate  College  

Submit  8  weeks  prior  to  gradua3on  

Submit  Archival  Copies  of  Thesis  

Submit  to  graduate  college  5  weeks  prior  to  gradua3on.  

BSU  Academic  Calendar:  

hDp://registrar.boisestate.edu/calendar/spring2011.shtml  

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Research

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Developing  a  thesis  statement:    

Sources  for  Research:    Albertsons  Library  Google  Scholar  Etc.    

Tips  on  Research:    Link  Link  Etc.    

Writing Outline:  

Abstract:  

Introduc.on:  

Rough  dra[:  

Conclusion:    

Bibliography:  

Resources:  

APA:  hDp://ipt.boisestate.edu/files/APASixthEdi3onAug09.pdf  

BSU  Wri3ng  Center:  hDp://www.boisestate.edu/wcenter/  

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Defense

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Resources Webinars  

Is  the  thesis  right  for  you?    

Developing  a  thesis  plan  

Choosing  a  topic  

Developing  a  thesis  ques3on  

Research  

Wri3ng  

Preparing  for  the  thesis  defense  

Student  Advisors  (Previous  students  who  have  completed  theses  &  are  willing  to  help)  

Name,  Phone  Number,  Email    

Name,  Phone  Number,  Email    

Name,  Phone  Number,  Email    

The  Request  form  will  be  emailed  to  each  eligible  student  approximately  one  month  prior  to  the  start  of  the  semester  of  gradua3on.    

Exams  and  defenses  are  generally  only  given  during  Fall  and  Spring  semesters.      If  a  student  requests  to  take  the  exam  during  the  summer  session,  they  will  be  required  to  enroll  in  and  pay  for  the  1-­‐credit  online  elec3ve  IPT600  Assessment.    Please  note  that  this  credit  does  not  count  toward  the  36  credits  required  for  the  masters  degree.    

Developing  a  defense  commiDee  

Tips  for  studying  

Typical  Ques3ons  

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The  6  full-­‐3me  faculty  members  teaching  in  the  IPT  department  also  act  as  academic  advisors.    IPT  students  have  opportuni3es  to  work  closely  with  their  academic  advisors  outside  the  classroom.  Contact  your  advisor  at  any  3me  for  assistance  with  your  culmina3ng  ac3vity:  

Faculty Advisors

Department of Instructional & Performance Technology

Donald Stepich, Ph.D. Department Chair, Associate Professor

Department of Instructional & Performance Technology College of Engineering, ENGR 323

Boise State University 1910 University Dr.

Boise, ID 83725-2070 Office: (208) 426-2339

Fax: (208) 426-1970 Email: dstepich@boisestate.edu

Linda Huglin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor

Department of Instructional & Performance Technology College of Engineering, ENGR 325

Boise State University 1910 University Dr.

Boise, ID 83725-2070 Office: (208) 426-4425

Fax: (208) 426-1970 E-mail: lhuglin@boisestate.edu

Steve Villachica, CPT, Ph.D. Associate Professor

Department of Instructional & Performance Technology College of Engineering, ENGR 322

Boise State University 1910 University Dr.

Boise, ID 83725-2070 Office: (208) 426-4664

Fax: (208) 426-1970 Email: SteveVillachica@boisestate.edu

Seung Youn (Yonnie) Chyung, Ed.D. Professor

Department of Instructional & Performance Technology College of Engineering, ENGR 321 Boise State University 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725-2070 Office: (208) 426-3091 Fax: (208) 426-1970 Email: ychyung@boisestate.edu

Anthony (Tony) Marker, Ph.D., LEED AP Associate Professor

Department of Instructional & Performance Technology College of Engineering, ENGR 324 Boise State University 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725-2070 Office: (208) 426-1015 Fax: (208) 426-1970 Email: anthonymarker@boisestate.edu

Donald Winiecki, Ed.D., Ph.D. Professor

Department of Instructional & Performance Technology College of Engineering, ENGR 328 Boise State University 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725-2070 Office: (208) 426-1899 Fax: (208) 426-1970 Email: dwiniecki@boisestate.edu

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Site Map

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Page:   Links:  

Thesis   Applica3on  for  Admission  to  Candidacy  (AAC)  form  IPT  Gradua3on  Informa3on  IPT  Thesis  Procedures  

Course  Guidance   Culmina3ng  Ac3vity  Page  

Frequently  Asked  Ques.ons  

Thesis  Requirements  

Forms   Applica3on  for  Admission  to  Candidacy  (AAC)  form  Approval  of  Declara3on  of  Intent  Approval  of  Project  Proposal    Approval  of  Thesis  Proposal    

Examples   Link  

Deadlines   Academic  Calendar  

Research   Albertsons  Library  Google  Scholar  

Wri.ng   APA  Guidelines  

BSU  Wri3ng  Center  

Defense   Link  

Resources   Link  

Faculty  Advisors   Faculty  Emails:    Don  Stepich  Yonnie  Chyung  Linda  Huglin  Anthony  Marker  Steve  Villachica  Don  Winiecki  

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