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Thesis Workshop for Juniors

Session 2: Thesis Strategies for Research, Advisers, and Recommendation Letters

October 17, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
William James Hall, Third Floor
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Thesis Workshop for Juniors

Session 2: Thesis Strategies for Research, Advisers, and Recommendation Letters

October 17, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
William James Hall, Third Floor
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Chairs

Charles Clavey
Charles Clavey
Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Co-chair & Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
William Whitham
William Whitham
Lecturer, Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, Harvard University; Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
 
October 17, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
William James Hall, Third Floor

The second session of the Thesis Workshop for Juniors is designed to help you learn about Harvard Library resources for conducting research on Europe, about the proper etiquette and timeline in asking for letters of recommendation, and about how to find a proper thesis adviser for your thesis project.

** Note: This workshop requires registration. Students should RSVP via this Google form. **

Photo: Justin Hu (Romance Languages & Literature, History 2024) - CES Senior Thesis Grant Recipients 2023 – For more information on our 2023 grant recipients and their research projects, see here.

About

For Harvard College students interested in writing a senior thesis, the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES) offers the Thesis Workshop for Juniors to navigate them through the daunting process. This session is part of this workshop series designed to:

  • Build fundamental skills for writing a successful thesis.
  • Offer best methods and practices for remote learning and research.
  • Showcase the work of seniors who are completing their research.

All sessions are open to Harvard College students, especially juniors, intending to write theses in the social sciences, irrespective of geographic or subject-area focus.

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  • Thesis Workshop for Juniors
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