Master's Thesis Mentoring Program 2025

The Master’s Thesis Mentoring Program is free of charge for registered UCLA graduate and professional students (and only UCLA graduate and professional students are eligible to participate).

Program Description: This flexible program is designed to support master’s students who are writing theses or capstone projects (such as client projects) with aspects of the thesis that are not content/field specific. We are also happy to assist doctoral students working on qualifying papers related to advancing to candidacy. The program kicks off with an overview workshop on best practices for writing a master's thesis. Graduate students who would like to work with a writing consultant mentor during winter and spring quarters are invited to fill out the form linked here by February 10, 2025. (Spaces are limited.)

Getting Started on the Master's Thesis (Humanities and Social Science focus)

Amelia Ino, Comparative Literature, Graduate Writing Center Consultant
Janel Pineda, Chicana/o and Central American Studies, Graduate Writing Center Consultant

This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis or project of similar length (like a qualifying paper) for students in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision.

Time Details: Thursday, February 6th, 5:15-6:30 PM
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Getting Started on the Master's Thesis (STEM Focus)

Marie Payne, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Graduate Writing Consultant

This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis for students in STEM fields. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision.

Time Details: Tuesday, February 4th, 5:15-6:30 PM
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