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Thesis Workshop for Juniors

 
William Brown (History, 2024) received a senior thesis grant for research in Germany.

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 organizer William Whitham and Charles Clavey. 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.

Do you have questions about our workshops? Contact our organizers.

William Whitham Charles Clavey

Thesis Workshop Schedule – 2023-2024

Fall 2023

To register for the workshops, students should RSVP here.

Session 1: What Is a Senior Thesis? Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 1: What Is a Senior Thesis?
September 26, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Chair Charles Clavey – Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Co-chair & Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and William Whitham – Lecturer, Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, Harvard University; Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
Session 2: Thesis Strategies for Research, Advisers, and Recommendation Letters Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 2: Thesis Strategies for Research, Advisers, and Recommendation Letters
October 17, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Chair Charles Clavey – Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Co-chair & Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and William Whitham – Lecturer, Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, Harvard University; Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
Session 3: Senior Thesis Writers Panel and Q&A Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 3: Senior Thesis Writers Panel and Q&A
November 14, 2023
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Chair Charles Clavey – Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Co-chair & Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and William Whitham – Lecturer, Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, Harvard University; Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University

Spring 2024

Session 4: How to Write a Grant Proposal Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 4: How to Write a Grant Proposal
January 30, 2024
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Chair Charles Clavey – Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Co-chair & Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and William Whitham – Lecturer, Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, Harvard University; Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
Session 5: Research Methodologies Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 5: Research Methodologies
February 20, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Chair Charles Clavey – Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Co-chair & Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and William Whitham – Lecturer, Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, Harvard University; Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
Session 6: Living & Researching in Europe Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 6: Living & Researching in Europe
March 26, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Chair Charles Clavey – Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Co-chair & Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and William Whitham – Lecturer, Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, Harvard University; Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
Session 7: Senior Thesis Writers' Reflections Roundtable Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 7: Senior Thesis Writers' Reflections Roundtable
April 18, 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Julia Tellides – Student, Harvard College
  • Logan Kelly – Student, Harvard College
  • Gordon Ebanks – Student, Harvard College
  • Chair Charles Clavey – Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Co-chair & Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and William Whitham – Lecturer, Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, Harvard University; Thesis Workshop Organizer, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Commentary by Spyros Economides – Associate Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science; Visiting Scholar 2023-2024, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and Javier Martínez-Cantó – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Barcelona Institute of International Studies; Ramon Areces Fellow & Visiting Scholar 2023-2024, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
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