Capstone Seminar

Catalog description

The History Capstone Seminar guides students through the capstone writing process. The course helps students identify the challenges of conducting long-term historical research and writing and develop strategies for meeting those challenges. Course assignments help students complete the project in stages, in collaboration with each student's capstone advisor, and clarify the specific expectations for submitting a polished work of historical scholarship for review. The course combines writing workshops and individualized review sessions with structured time for research and writing.