|
Senior Thesis Information & Support
 Senior Thesis Handouts and Links:
Mini-Course on Research Methods, Fall 2007:
Check out this 8-week mini-course for sophomores, juniors, and seniors preparing to write a Senior Thesis! Research for
Success: Using the Library for Thesis and Capstone Projects,
Fall 2007.
Senior Thesis Support:
The Writing Center staff provides tutoring, mentoring, workshops,
materials, and one-on-one support for seniors writing the Honors Thesis
or other major independent projects.
- Writing Consultants: Senior thesis writers have the opportunity to consult with
graduate student writing tutors for feedback about ideas, writing style,
chapter outline, documentation of sources, and presentation at
conferences or the defense. To request a writing consultant, contact
Amy Woodbury.
- Speaking Consultants: If you plan to present your
senior thesis research at a conference or if you would like
to practice for your thesis defense, consider meeting with a
Speaking Consultant. Our Speaking Consultants are graduate
students in the Drama Department and they have experience
teaching acting and public speaking skills. They can help
you prepare your presentation, polish your delivery, and
overcome stage fright. For more information, see our
web page or contact
Helen Lewis.
- Stop! If your senior thesis involves the
use of human subjects for social, behavioral, educational, or medical research, you will need
prior approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) before you may proceed with your research. The IRB “reviews all human subject research protocols to determine if they are assuring adequate protection of human participants.” These protocols apply to student research and may apply to interviews conducted in the United States or abroad, especially those involving vulnerable populations (such as children and refugees). If you think your research may fall into this category, talk to your faculty advisor or department chair, or call the IRB office for more information: 627-3417. Visit the IRB
web site.
Questions about the Senior Thesis? Trouble with your committee?
Plagued by procrastination or poor time management? Contact
Amalia Jiva.
Senior Thesis Guidelines by Major Department:
Check your department’s policies on thesis honors and deadlines for thesis proposals.
If your major or department is not listed above, contact the department chair or department administrator to see if there is a handout available or other departmental sources of information about the Senior Honors Thesis for your major.
|
