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GSBMS Thesis Prep

Guideline for students writing a Literature Review, M.S. Thesis or Dissertation PhD.

Class Descriptions

Class 1: Topic Development

Learn how to develop your topic from choosing a broad subject which you can then refine to a more specific area of interest.

Class 2: Dr. Thompson's Plan of Attack: An Overview of the GSBMS Thesis Process

How to stay organized and meet important deadlines?
What resources, forms, and guidelines can help?

Class 3: How to Conduct a Literature Review

What is a literature review?
What are the components of a quality literature review?
How do you pull it together?
What sources do I include?
How do I find original articles?
How do I search for these sources?
What databases do I search?

Class 4: How to Write Effectively

How do I present my argument and organize my ideas?
How do I write effectively?
How do I avoid plagiarism?

Class 5: Formatting According to GSBMS Guidelines

How do I format my literature review?
How do I format tables and figures?
How do I cite references and create a bibliography?

GSBMS Thesis Class Recordings

Plan of Attack Slides 2025_2026

Formatting Class Slides

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