Senior Research Seminar (398-1-20)
Instructors
Doron Shiffer-Sebba
Doron Shiffer-Sebba researches wealth inequality, the family, and using video methods for studying human interactions. He uses ethnographic, statistical, and computational methods.
Meeting Info
SOCIOL Sem Rm 107 - 1812 Chi: Mon 12:30PM - 3:20PM
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.
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.
Class Attributes
Advanced Expression