Economics Department Thesis Policies

Economics Department Thesis Policies

THSECO1 thesis proposal stage

wherein thesis groups present their proposals to their respective panels of advisers for approval THSECO2 final thesis writing stage thesis groups defend their final paper before their respective panels of advisers

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METRESE

A thesis group[1] must seek a panels permission to be admitted as the latters advisee in THSECO1 by presenting the prospective paper to selected panels[2] (based on the panels expertise) during the last few weeks of the thesis groups METRESE term.

[1] A thesis group may be made up of a minimum of one (1) student and a maximum of four (4) students. [2] Panels are comprised of two to three professors and are grouped according to their expertise.

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THSECO1
Once accepted into a panel, the members of the thesis group should enroll in the THESCO1 section handled by one of their panel of professors.

THSECO1 and THSECO2

The thesis group secures a thesis tracking form from the Department, which must be signed by their panel and returned to the Department by the third week of the term (deadlines are posted on the Department bulletin board). NONSUBMISSION OF TRACKING FORMS BY THE GIVEN DEADLINE IS GROUNDS FOR FAILING THE THSECO COURSES.

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THSECO1 and THSECO2

The thesis group starts to meet with the panel to present the progress of their research starting the second week of the THSECO term. All presentations and consultation related to the thesis will be conducted only on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 pm. The schedule (either Tuesday or Thursday, depending on a particular panel) and venue of meetings are posted on the Department bulletin board.

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THSECO1 and THSECO2

Evaluation: Each member of the panel evaluates the quality of the written paper and the presentation based on the following criteria: Written output (70%)

Quality of the research output 25% Quality of writing 10% Consistency of research objectives with theoretical framework and methodology 20% Organization 15%
Delivery- 15% Facility to answer questions-15%

Oral presentation (30%)

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THSECO1 and THSECO2

The average of the grades awarded by each member of the panel is adopted as the thesis groups final grade in THSECO1, with respect to the transmutation table below.

0%-69% 70%-74% 75%-79% 80%-84% 85%-88% 89%-92% 93%-96% 97%-100%

= 0.0 = 1.0 = 1.5 = 2.0 = 2.5 = 3.0 = 3.5 = 4.0

Economics Department Thesis Policies

THSECO1 and THSECO2

A thesis group that receives an average grade of less than 70% fails the course and will need to retake it in the succeeding trimester. Each panel is responsible for giving their advisees their grades in THSECO1 and THSECO2 at the end of each term.

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THSECO1 and THSECO2 Policy on Group Homeworks/Seatworks/Other Assignments: The Department reiterates that each group is given the right to expel a non cooperative or shirking member. Upon approval of the recommendation of the group in question, the professor will ask the expelled member to write the paper by himself without aid from other groups. If the expelled member refuses to do so, he will receive a failing mark in the requirement. Any evidence showing that acts of academic dishonesty have been committed in the conduct of writing the paper will be punishable with a grade of 0.0 in the entire course, without prejudice to the filing of appropriate case with the Discipline Office.

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THSECO1 and THSECO2

Please be reminded that as a matter of policy, when a member of the group commits an act of dishonesty, the entire group will be held accountable. This means that all members of the said group will automatically get a grade of 0.0 in the entire course, not just in the exercise/particular requirement. This is just an application of university policy on academic dishonesty as explained in the Student Handbook. Of course, each student has the right to contest the allegations.

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THSECO2

Submission of Final Paper: All thesis groups are required to submit bound and soft copy of their papers the deadline for which is usually during the final examination week.

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THSECO2

In addition to the bound and soft copy, nominees for best thesis are also required to submit a summary of their study that adheres to a Department required format (refer to the CBE Best Thesis Summaries document).

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THSECO2

Best Thesis: A thesis receiving a grade of 93 and above automatically qualifies for nomination for the best thesis award. A thesis receiving a grade of 89 to 92 can qualify for nomination provided that 2 out of the 3 panel members vote in its favor. All best thesis nominees must agree (sign a consent form/waiver) to have their executive summaries reviewed and, if qualified, uploaded unto the AKI website as part of AKI Working Papers Series All best thesis nominees will be encouraged to submit a policy brief paper based on their thesis to AKI. Accepted papers will be remunerated.

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THSECO2

AKI Policy Brief: All nominees for Departmental Best Thesis/Paper are eligible to submit a policy brief for AKI publication. AKI has the right to select the papers for inclusion in the AKI Policy Brief Series. All papers submitted must follow the format specified by AKI.

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METRESE Application and interview during finals week for THSECO1 THSRAP1 and THSRAP2 Research assistants are instructed to meet with their mentors during the first week of the term. They are expected to have their RA Conforme Forms signed (formalizing the arrangement between the student and the mentor) and submitted to the Department by the third week of the term. NON-SUBMISSION OF TRACKING FORMS BY THE GIVEN DEADLINE IS GROUNDS FOR FAILING THE THSECO COURSES.

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Research assistants and mentors are advised

to agree on the following during the first two weeks:

minimum number of meetings during the term time, day and venue of the meetings expectations of both the student and the mentor regarding the work to be assigned to the former acceptable modes of communication (i.e., e-mail)

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THSRAP1 and THSRAP2

Research assistants are advised to keep the attendance sheet provided by the Department and obtain the mentors signature after every meeting to keep track of their attendance. (optional) Research assistants are expected to work with their mentors for two terms: THSRAP1 and THSRAP2. The relationship can only be severed for cause (i.e., attendance, quality of work, etc.), which requires the mentor to give the student a 0.0 in either course.

Economics Department Thesis Policies

THSRAP1 and THSRAP2

A mentor is responsible for giving their advisees their grades in THSRAP1/THSRAP2 at the end of each term. Research Assistants enrolled in THSRAP2 who receive a grade of 3.5 or better are eligible for the Departments Most Outstanding Research Assistant award given during the College Graduation Rites. To secure the award, mentors must nominate eligible RAs in writing.

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THSECO1, THSECO2, THSRAP1, and

THSRAP2

Important Dates: Jan. 15 - Meeting with the Coordinator Jan. 17 & Jan. 22 - First Panel Meeting Jan. 30 - Tracking Form & MentorRA Conforme Forms Deadline Mar. 21 & 26 - Thesis Defense April. 10 - Signed Revision Sheets Deadline

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THSECO1 and THSECO2 (RAs and Thesis Groups)

Important Dates:

Apr. 13 to 17 - RA Interviews for 1st Term, AY2013-14 RAs Apr. 17 - Bound Copy and CD (THSECO2 thesis groups) Apr. 17 - Best Thesis Executive Summary Deadline (THSECO2 thesis groups)/ Publication Consent Form (Waiver)/AKI Policy Brief Apr. 17 - THSRAP2 RA Bound Paper & CD