Steps in Course

  1. Topic

    Students will:
    1. Review syllabus and materials on the course website.
    2. Review project examples in Examples of Focus Areas in the course website.
    3. Brainstorm project ideas and discuss with M.S. Project Coordinator, Erin Bauer.
    4. Submit topic idea (on Canvas) by the third week of class to the M.S. Project Coordinator for approval.

     Instructors will:
          5. Provide feedback on acceptability of topic via email



  1. Proposal

    Students will:
    1. After the topic is approved, write the proposal. See the Proposal Section of the course website.
    2. Submit the proposal (on Canvas) within the first five (5) weeks of the course.
    Instructors will:
    1. The M.S. Project Committee will review the completed project proposal and provide feedback in approximately two weeks after the proposal due date.


  2. Portfolio

Students will:

    1. Submit the completed M.S. project portfolio on Canvas. This should include a project narrative, or summary, which should be formatted using the following: M.S. Project Template for Project Outline and References.  In addition to the narrative, all sections of the project, including surveys, literature review, scanned artwork or photos, graphs or charts, evaluations, lesson plans and activities, links to websites or videos, etc. should be combined into one Word document or PDF. A table of contents should list all sections of your portfolio. If a student has physical elements of the project (i.e., insect collection), these can be sent to the M.S. Project Coordinator in the Entomology Department. If the overall file is too large for Canvas, the M.S. Project Coordinator can share a OneDrive folder for students to use.   
    2. Submit the portfolio within 2-3 semesters of registering for ENTO 888. Portfolios must be submitted according to the due dates on Canvas for the semester you are taking the course. In order to earn a grade for that semester, this is generally by 8 weeks for students graduating that semester and by 10 weeks for students not graduating that semester.  See the project submission section of this course website.

Instructors will:

      1. Provide a written review of materials and formal approval of portfolio via Canvas or email.
      2. Reviews will usually be provided within two weeks, however up to one month may be required for review.