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Summary: The Senior
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Honors
Senior Honors Thesis TimelineThesis
It is recommended that all thesis students develop a timeline for completing their thesis
before beginning the process. This timeline is a general breakdown for completion, but
every thesis project will vary depending on the specifics of the research project.
First Semester
Month of September
· Meet with thesis director to determine timeline for completion and to schedule
weekly meetings throughout the two-semester project
· Begin working on literature review (background reading list)
Month of October
· Continue background reading
· Draft 3-5 page paper on background readings
o Should outline main arguments or topics in your field
o Should associate specific authors with different positions
o Might include your perspective on the debate
o Might include your preliminary thesis statement
· Plan to meet with second reader and Honors Reader this month
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