What are the faculty’s expectations concerning the length of Generals papers?
Allan Doyle2016-01-19T06:40:38-05:00The answer to this question more or less follows as a theorem from the answer to the previous question. Your [...]
What are the faculty’s expectations concerning the content of Generals papers? Is it true that they must be “of publishable quality”?
Allan Doyle2016-01-19T06:40:13-05:00As noted above, the Generals process requires you to show the ability to formulate a significant research question of real [...]
When should I start thinking about topics for my Generals papers, and how do I go about finding one?
Allan Doyle2017-01-22T16:23:21-05:00Finding research topics is a regular part of every linguist's life, and there is no magic recipe for success at [...]
Why is there a Generals paper requirement?
Chrissy Graham2016-01-15T18:53:20-05:00From the start, a unique feature of the MIT program has been its strong focus on original research (guided and [...]