Senior Thesis I

Part one of a two-part capstone experience that requires an extensive research paper (approximately 50 pages) on a special topic in English, or a substantial creative project. The student is required to spend two semesters on the project. The first semester is devoted to designing the project, conducting research, constructing a reading list or working bibliography, and making notes on the readings in consultation with the instructor. Completion of an outline and a draft of one chapter is a typical goal by the end of the first semester. A thesis committee with be selected by the semester’s end. Capstone course.