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Thesis

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A Guide to Writing a Senior Thesis in Social Studies answers many of the common questions students have about the thesis-writing process. You may want to read this guide once through before beginning your thesis process, so that you know what’s in store...

Supervising a Thesis

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Below you will find condensed excerpts from our Thesis Supervisor Handbook. You may reach out to Chris Rominger, Director of Undergraduate Studies, for this document and more details. If you and your student are ready to commit to thesis supervision, you...

Thesis Formatting

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Word Count Social Studies Senior Theses should be between 20,000 and 30,000 words of text. Theses that exceed 30,000 words may be penalized by up to half a grade for excessive length. Theses that do not reach the minimum required length may fail to...

Thesis Advising

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Most students find their thesis supervisors during the spring term of their junior year. The supervisor works with them to develop their topic and question, and to determine a schedule for summer research. Before you begin your search for a supervisor...

Thesis Prospectus

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At the end of your junior year, we'll ask you to submit a thesis prospectus. Your prospectus should be about 4 pages in length (3-5 pages is acceptable), providing a narrative account of your thesis project and answering the following four questions: ...

Thesis Day

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The most exciting day of the year! Cake, champagne, Mardi Gras beads, and more cheering than you can possibly imagine.

Thesis Supervisor Information Due 4/24

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Juniors must enter their thesis supervisor's name and contact information into the online form by April 24. In addition, thesis supervisors should return a completed Thesis Supervisor Form to Katie Greene. Please note that there are two different forms...

Spring 2024 Thesis Grant Application

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Small grants up to $250 are now available for term-time Social Studies thesis research. To request funding, please complete the Spring 2024 Thesis Small Grant Application.

Thesis Presentation Workshop Forms Due 1/26

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In February, Social Studies will be offering Senior Thesis Presentation Workshops. These small-group, thematically organized workshops will provide an opportunity for you to present your work to your peers and to receive their feedback. Each student will...