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B.S., Southern Illinois University, 2010
A Research Paper
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Master of Science Degree
Department of (insert appropriate department)
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
August2018
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RESEARCH PAPER APPROVAL
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A Research Paper Submitted in Partial
Fulfillment of the Requirements
for the Degree of
Master of Science
in the field of (Major)
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Graduate School
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
May 3, 2018
AN ABSTRACT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER OF
Name of the Student, for the Master of Science degree in Major Field, presented on May 3, 2018, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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REFERENCES...... 57
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VITA...... 82
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VITA
Graduate School
Southern Illinois University
Jane M. Doe
(permanent email address, NOT a siu.edu account)
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Science, Forestry, May 2010
(ONLY MENTION DEGREES EARNED, NOT DEGREES IN PROGRESS)
Special Honors and Awards:
(OMIT IF NONE)
Research Paper Title:
Student Athletes’ Perception of Athletic Trainers
Major Professor: Jonathan Q. Smith
Publications:
(OMIT IF NONE)