Anthropology 490 - Senior Thesis Research Seminar

Institution:

Whitman College

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Description:

Staff This course is a forum where seniors begin conceptualizing, designing, and carrying out a senior thesis. Emphasis will be placed upon defining research problems and posing questions of inquiry, organizing and utilizing literature reviews, and organizing data sources. Each week one or two individuals will present their thesis proposals in draft form for critique and discussion. In addition to fostering an attitude of cooperation, the goal of the seminar is to help students focus analytically on an anthropology topic and to craft a viable plan of independent research to be executed over both semesters of their senior year.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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