Thesis Workshop for Juniors

Eliza Ennis, Sara Bobok, Bella Roussanov and Aidan Connaughton (left to right) presented their preliminary research at the CES Senior Thesis Conference in December 2018.

For Harvard College students interested in writing on a Europe-focused topic, the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES) offers a series of workshops to guide them through the process.

Writing a senior thesis can be a daunting task. The sessions are designed to build fundamental skills for writing a successful thesis, offer a chance to learn from seniors completing their projects, and are led by Hannah Callaway and Michael Tworek. Topics include:

Formulating a thesis topic
Managing research and leveraging Harvard’s resources
Identifying advisers
Developing and applying effective research methodologies
Creating an organized and substantive proposal

All sessions are open to Harvard College students, preferably Juniors, irrespective of geographic- or subject-area focus.

Thesis Workshop for Juniors (2019-2020)

Session 1: What is a Thesis

September 24, 6-7pm at Harvard CES

Adolphus Busch Hall, 27 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (entrance at Cabot Way)

Session 2: Research Resources, Advisors and Recommendation Letters

October 29, 6-7pm at Harvard CES

Adolphus Busch Hall, 27 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (entrance at Cabot Way)

CES Senior Thesis Workshop 2019

November 1, 1:30-4:30pm at Harvard CES

Adolphus Busch Hall, 27 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (entrance at Cabot Way)

Session 1: How to Write a Winning Proposal

February 4, 6:00 - 7:30pm at Harvard CES

Adolphus Busch Hall, 27 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (entrance at Cabot Way)

Session 2: Research Methodologies

March 24, 6:00 - 7:00pm (held virtually, more details to follow)

Session 3: Research, Traveling, and Living in Europe

April 22, 6:00 – 7:00pm (held virtually, more details to follow)