Final Product
Every research project is different. But all successful research projects have one thing in common: "polish." "Polish" means that every sentence is succinct and is written in Standard English. It means that every paragraph is unified and clearly relates to its immediate context and to the main point of the essay.
Polish your final essay until it looks and reads like a publishable article. It should represent you at your very best. Familiarize yourself with the MLA Handbook and adhere to its guidelines. In addition, follow "Instructions for Preparing and Filing the Master's Thesis" (available from your graduate deputy or the Office of Graduate Studies) for specifics about formatting the document for final submission, including the title page, margins, and works cited list. Proofread carefully and use spell check.
When you are finished, obtain your adviser's consent to submit your thesis for final approval by the English Department. Create a pdf of your thesis and upload it using the same BC WebCentral platform used to subit the "Thesis Title" form. If everything is in order, the English Department graduate deputy will approve the thesis and forward it to the dean of humanities and social sciences for final approval.
