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Focuses on development of dissertation project, writing dissertation proposal, and preparation for Department and Schoolwide Preliminary Exams. Explains dissertation expectations and requirements. Reviews dissertation proposal structure and components. Discusses evaluation of existing research, identification of gaps and topics, and design of research projects. Emphasizes clear communication of ideas. Provides opportunity to present work-in-progress and receive peer feedback. Introduces proposal assessment through review of peers’ work. Provides forum to practice Preliminary Exam presentation including answering questions.