Thesis, Dissertation, & Project Resources
This page is designed to help you familiarize yourself with essential information and provide a quick reference for when you need assistance.
Planning, writing, milestones, formatting, and completion resources.
This hub provides resources, tools, and guidance to support you through every stage of your graduate research journey, from planning and proposal development to research, writing, defence preparation, and completion. Explore the pathways below to access degree-specific information, key milestones, templates, and supports for your program: Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MSc) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) While this hub provides general resources and tools, program requirements, milestones, documentation, formatting standards, and submission processes may vary by program. Students are encouraged to consult their Graduate Program Office regularly to ensure they are meeting all program-specific requirements and following the appropriate guidelines throughout their degree. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to graduate, you'll find resources to help you stay organized, make progress, and navigate your thesis, dissertation, or project with confidence.
This hub provides resources, tools, and guidance to support you
Completing a thesis, dissertation, or project involves more than conducting research and writing a final document. As you progress through your graduate research journey, you may encounter concepts, processes, and practices that are essential to the success of your work. The topics below provide a foundation for effective and responsible research and can help you identify areas where you may benefit from additional guidance from your supervisor, committee, Graduate Program Office, librarians, or other campus supports.
Planning Your Graduate Research Journey
Graduate research is a process that unfolds over time, from exploring ideas and developing research questions to conducting research, writing, and completing your final thesis, dissertation, or project. While specific requirements and milestones vary across programs, most graduate research follows a similar planning journey. The roadmap below outlines the key stages commonly encountered by graduate students and provides a framework for understanding where you are in the research process, what comes next, and the resources available to support your success. Remember to consult your supervisor, committee, and Graduate Program Office for guidance on program-specific requirements, timelines, and expectations.
The thesis proposal is an important milestone in your graduate research journey. It provides an opportunity to present your research topic, proposed methodology, and plans for completing your study while receiving feedback from your supervisor and committee. This section includes information on proposal requirements, key deadlines, formatting expectations, and resources to help you prepare, write, and successfully complete your proposal. As requirements may vary by program, be sure to consult your supervisor and Graduate Program Office to confirm program-specific guidelines and expectations.