The senior thesis is the capstone of a student’s college career at Bates. All majors in American Studies are required to write a semester-long thesis. Thesis students register for AMST 457 during the ...

The following guidelines are designed to help you navigate the thesis process. We urge you to read them thoroughly, and to consult with the Program chair and/or relevant Program faculty for further ...

1. If you think you would like to do an honors thesis in philosophy, you should begin thinking, no later than midway through your junior year, about (a) a research topic, and (b) which faculty member ...

Before students begin writing, they should review the Guide for Writing Theses and Dissertations, which details mechanics, formats, and procedures for preparing the thesis, dissertation, internship, ...

A senior defense is an opportunity for you to share your thesis with your advisor, secondary advisor and reader(s). The purpose of a defense is to celebrate your work, reflect upon your creative and ...

An Honors essay on a literary topic should exhibit both the candidate's knowledge of the subject, and her or his scholarly and critical judgment. While it must be based on firm knowledge, including ...

The undergraduate thesis allows theology majors to pursue independent research during their senior year with a faculty advisor. There are three thesis options from which students might choose: ...

Note: students who are planning to do an Honors Thesis in Africana Studies should begin during their junior year. The first step is to find a thesis advisor. Consult with a member of the AFST faculty ...

While completing a thesis in cognitive linguistics, students must be continuously enrolled in COGS 651 (typically in the spring and fall semesters) up to and through the oral defense. Students must ...

This outline clarifies expectations that accompany writing an honors thesis, and should answer most of your questions. Special attention is given to developing a research proposal, to the importance ...

Are you curious about writing a Senior Honors Thesis? HSSP majors have the opportunity to develop and conduct an independent study involving original research (field-based or lab-based) in close ...

1. In the case of Master's oral examinations, the Moderator is designated by the Dean of Faculty of Computer Science at the time the notice is posted prior to the oral presentation and examination.