History 495 - History Thesis Research

This Thesis Research course is available for History Department Thesis Writers whose thesis advisor has recommended a third thesis credit, and culminates in one or more pieces of historical writing which may be submitted to the Department for a degree with Honors.

Open to seniors upon permission of the thesis advisor. Fall semester or Spring semester. Taught by the thesis writer's department faculty thesis advisor.

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Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Independent research, including the framing of a research question, identification and analysis of relevant primary and secondary sources; collaborative work, including offering critical feedback and peer review; and writing a thesis chapter or work of equivalent length.