Thesis Workshop for Juniors

This session will address questions such as the scope, the purpose, and the structure of the senior thesis. It will focus on strategies for developing a good topic (finding a manageable and interesting question and case selection) as well as finding an advisor. It will also look into research resources available at Harvard (navigating Hollis, e-resources, reference works, document collections) and will include an introduction by a Harvard librarian.

Once you have decided to write a senior thesis, this session will give invaluable advice on:

• accessing the rich Europe-focused resources through Harvard's library system
• using effective strategies for requesting letters of recommendation
• finding the right thesis adviser to guide you through your thesis project.

This event provides the opportunity for CES thesis research grantees to present their research and preliminary findings and receive support and constructive feedback during their writing process from faculty, scholars and fellow students.

For the Harvard community, this event is an opportunity to learn from new research and findings on diverse social science topics related to Europe. Moreover, for those students considering writing a thesis and applying for a CES senior thesis grant, this conference helps to illustrate what to expect in preparing and writing a thesis as well as the how you will benefit from this rigorous but rewarding process. See the full list of student presentations here.

This session is recommended for juniors who are applying to secure funding from CES for summer thesis research in Europe. By attending this session, students will get a jump start on the Harvard's application deadline. CES Workshop Organizers will outline the structure of a successful proposal, provide budgeting tips, and offer real-world samples of winning proposals.

To attend this session, students are advised to RSVP to Hannah Callaway.

This workshop is designed for juniors students who will be conducting senior thesis research in Europe. CES will provide useful tips for living and researching in Europe and answer questions for how to navigate cities and archives in Europe.

Students must RSVP with Hannah Callaway.