Senior Research Seminar (398-1-20)

Instructors

Anthony S Chen
847/467-0515
1808 Chicago Ave., Room 105
Anthony S. Chen is Associate Professor of Sociology and Political Science.

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L04: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This is the first class in a two-quarter sequence in which students will complete a senior thesis in sociology. In this fall quarter, students will identify and motivate a sociological research question and create a research design and empirical strategy that will answer that question. Students will also complete a research proposal and begin data collection. Finally, students will connect with a faculty advisor in the Department of Sociology. The faculty advisor will provide each student with intellectual input throughout the research and writing process. They will also serve as the primary reader of the thesis when it is complete.

Students must be a sociology major planning to write a senior thesis, and have consulted with the director of undergraduate students, Professor Snyder.

Registration Requirements

Class is open to Sociology seniors only. Attendance at 1st class is mandatory

Learning Objectives

Students will learn to write a research proposal that will be executed and completed during winter quarter.

Teaching Method

Seminar/ Discussion

Evaluation Method

Students will be evaluated on their completion of a series of writing exercises, their participation in class, and on their completed proposal.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials for this course will be made available on Canvas - no purchase necessary.