Thesis Preproposal Sheet
Thesis Planning: Class of 20XX
Program in Neuroscience, Bates College
Student’s Name:
Neuroscience Academic Advisor:
Provide a title and ONE-paragraph description of two distinct proposed thesis projects. The two different projects will usually be associated with different faculty members. You must discuss each project with the associated faculty mentor(s). Her/his signature is needed to indicate that she/he has talked with you. This signature does not guarantee that a student will get her or his choice(s), but the faculty will try to accommodate student preferences whenever possible.
First Choice (circle all that apply):
One semester thesis Two semester thesis Joint thesis
Fall OR Winter
Title of Project:
Description of Project:
Faculty signature Date
(if on campus)
OVER for second choice
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: This form with the supporting paragraphs is due by 4 PM, April Xth, 20XX. Hand in or email to the neuroscience Chair.
Students will be notified about their options by April XXth, 20XX.
Second Choice (circle all that apply):
One semester thesis Two semester thesis Joint thesis
Fall OR Winter
Title of Project:
Description of Project:
Faculty signature Date
(if on campus)
Program in Neuroscience, Bates College
Thesis Planning (Rev. 8-2012)