SYNOPSIS: This is the second part of the Honors Seminar which began in the fall. The goal of this Research Workshop is to continue working on the chosen research project for their honors thesis in Economy. Students have acquired a working knowledge of theories and empirical research in their chosen area and are now in the writing stage. If students are doing empirical research, they will have collected the relevant data in the fall and are now presenting their findings. The final writing for this semester will be an Honors Thesis in the form of a research paper that builds on the research proposal which was drafted in the fall.
READER REQUIREMENTS: Readers with an interest in economic issues. Because students will decide on their topics in the fall semester, readers will get involved later in the semester and continue working with the student throughout the spring semester. Interested readers will receive information on the student’s planned topic from the student and can help students write a well-structured research paper based on the research done in the fall.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Honors Thesis
INSTRUCTOR SUGGESTIONS FOR READERS: Readers should support students in finding a research project that can be completed within 2 semesters. Students often get excited about topics that need some severe narrowing down to something that is manageable and executable within two semesters. Outside readers can offer their perspective on how to shape an idea into a well-argued, well-structured proposal and may continue working on the Honors Thesis with the student.
IMPORTANT COURSE DEADLINES: Please check with the student on deadlines.
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