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This final degree program course involves the creation of a thesis and a final capstone experience that prepares a student for a writing career. Students should try to take this course after completing all other cores, workshops, and electives, although exceptions can be made in special cases. Thesis: Each student’s thesis is created from work in earlier courses. Students revise and refine an individual portfolio that may include creative writing, journalism, multimedia, and/or communication writing. The first draft of a thesis is due in the first or second week of the thesis term; students spend the term revising that work under the direction of a one-on-one thesis advisor. Capstone: The group experience of the course requires each participant to develop a career plan that includes personal goals such as publication, job applications, or career advancement. Other capstone experiences may include attending science writing events or seminars, discussions of the changing business of writing, and participation in a thesis reading. Note: All thesis students should submit a Science Writing Thesis Planning Form at least one month before the course begins.Offered only in Fall and Spring terms.