ABC Papers

(also known as Minor Area Papers)

Each Ph.D. candidate is required to write an ABC Paper.

This name reflects the following aspects of what this paper should entail:

• Academic
• Breadth – the main purpose of this requirement to gain breadth in a different topic and/or type of research compared to the rest of their work
• Comprehensive – denotes the fact that this requirement serves in place of comprehensive exams

These items may not be borrowed or photocopied as they are not copyright protected.

They are for use in the PRC only.