POL S 488 A: Honors Thesis Design

 This course provides you with the building blocks to construct a successful honors thesis. The topics and readings provide guidelines and examples for each element of your project. In parallel with each topic and assigned reading, you will be reading and researching your own sources that apply to your thesis project.  By the end of Autumn Quarter, you will, step by step, have produced a complete research design and will have begun the research and writing process for your thesis. During Winter Quarter, you will complete and defend your honors thesis.