Senior Honors Thesis I

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The goal of this seminar is to prepare students to write a Senior Honors Thesis. In the seminar, students learn how to read and analyze academic literature to identify a relevant thesis topic, and to conduct research on a level appropriate for a senior-level thesis. The seminar breaks down the structure of writing a thesis with a particular focus on conducting literature reviews in various disciplines. The seminar introduces the student to working in tandem with faculty advisors in their academic work and to the value of having such mentoring. The seminar also builds critical thinking skills, and hones oral and written presentation skills, as well as the use of technology. The seminar requires oral presentations using Power Point, comprised of a 15-minute discussion of their thesis project, followed by a 15-minute Q & A by a faculty panel and students. Students are expected to submit a 10-15 page paper that discusses the goals of their thesis, introduces the topic, and explains the significance of the research.