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Master’s Projects Handbook

  • 2 Semester MP
    • Timeline at a Glance
    • Project Selection
  • 3 Semester MP
    • Timeline at a Glance
    • Project Selection Overview
  • Concurrent Degree Students
    • MEM + MF
    • MEM/MF + MCRP
    • MEM/MF + MPP
    • MEM/MF + MBA
    • Other Concurrent Degrees
  • Deliverables + Milestones
    • Prospectus
    • Student- Advisor Contract
    • Work Plan
    • 10-Line Abstract
    • Masters Project Symposium
    • Final Report
    • iThenticate and Plagiarism
    • DukeSpace Archive
  • Planning Your MP
    • MP Guidelines for Master of Forestry (MF) Students
    • Tips for Success
    • Nondisclosure Agreements
    • DukeSpace Embargoes
    • Human Subjects Research (IRB)
    • Internships and Funding
    • Additional Policies
    • Advisor Expectations
    • Student Expectations
    • Client Expectations
    • Client Concerns
  • Spring Symposium 2025 Schedule and Abstracts
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August 4, 2021 Melanie McIntire

Creating a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

Your Work Plan and Final Report should include a table of contents, located after cover page, because it allows the

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July 22, 2021 Melanie McIntire

Citing Sources and Creating a Reference List on Microsoft Word

When drafting your work plan or final report, you will need to cite sources and references. You must provide full

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July 22, 2021 Melanie McIntire

MP Milestones- Formatting Tips

Cover Page Before submitting your final Work Plan or Final Report, be sure to add a cover page at the

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July 22, 2021 Melanie McIntire

Managing Your Time

Here are some helpful resources to help best manage your time: Duke ARC Planning Calendars Time and Energy with Reed

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July 22, 2021 Melanie McIntire

Managing Group Work

Here are some tips to help with managing your group work in order to ensure the success of your Masters

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June 17, 2021 Laura Wood

Working With Clients

Here are some helpful tips to consider when working with clients: Be transparent with your client: provide frequent updates, ask

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May 20, 2021 Laura Wood

Working With Your MP Advisor(s)

It is your (or your groups) responsibility to establish a standing meeting with your MP advisor(s) that occurs at least

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