STSC 420 Research Seminar in STSC
Cross-listed as HSOC 420 Research Seminar
Offered:Spring 2008
Cowan W 5-8
Capstone Course
This research methods seminar helps students develop skills crucial to independent research and to senior thesis development. The course combines focused reading, critical analysis of key texts, small-group projects, and writing and research exercises. Students can use this course to develop a plan for a senior research project, and to produce a polished thesis prospectus and literature review that can guide their thesis work in fall of their senior year. They can also carry out a literature review and research plan for a topic of interest to them, even if they do not plan to write a senior thesis. This course fulfills the Capstone research requirement for students writing a senior thesis.
