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Sample Thesis Proposals

The following is a sampling of thesis proposals written by MARC students over the last several years. They showcase the range of work our students do, but are also a resource for current students contemplating the thesis option or beginning their own thesis proposals. Please click on each title to download the document. 


Towards Nonbinary Rhetoric: Navigating Discomfort in a Binary Society

The Rhetoric of Authoritarianism in Donald Trump’s 2016 Presidential Campaign

Displaying Failure in the Writer’s Journey: How New College Composition Instructors Experience Failure as Writers