Thesis / research support
Graduate · Physics
Syllabus focus
Topics typically covered
Standard syllabus
Research development
- Refining research questions and scope
- Literature review in specialized subfields
- Connecting theory, simulation, and experiment
- Managing collaborations and authorship
- Intellectual property and data sharing norms
Writing and presentation
- Thesis chapter organization for physics
- LaTeX workflows for equations and figures
- Peer review of drafts and revision cycles
- Conference talks and poster design
- Journal selection and referee responses
Defense preparation
- Defense seminar structure and timing
- Anticipating committee questions across subfields
- Demonstrating mastery of methods and limitations
- Practice talks with lab groups
- Post-defense publication and job market planning
Study units
Each unit includes a study guide, worksheets, review, practice test, and answer key. One unit is free; subscribe for the full class.
- Research development
Refining research questions and scope
Coming soon - Writing and presentation
Thesis chapter organization for physics
Coming soon - Defense preparation
Defense seminar structure and timing
Coming soon
Notes
Sessions support physics and closely related STEM graduate research. Exact milestones depend on your program's thesis or dissertation requirements.