For Harvard College juniors interested in writing on an international 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. These valuable 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 CES Thesis Workshop Chairs Charles Clavey, Carla Heelan, and Albana Shehaj. 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. For a schedule of the sessions see below.