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Senior Research Project

Senior Research Project

Coursework prepares sociology & anthropology majors to conduct their senior research project during their senior year. The senior research project enables students to develop their independent research interests while working directly with a faculty member.

Previous Theses 1968-2022
Previous Senior Research Projects 2023-

Senior Research Project Important Dates

Senior Research Project Guide

Senior Research Project timeline 2023-24:

5/03/23, noon: Due date for College funded Summer Research DRC application for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application 
5/08/23, noon: Senior Research Project (SRP) Proposal Due
5/12/23, noon: Due date for 'other'  Summer Research DRC application for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application
5/19/23, noon: Deadline for submitting final revised  College funded DRC Summer Research application
5/26/23, noon: Deadline for submitting final revised  'other' Summer Research DRC application                
9/18/23, noon: Revised  SRP Proposal Due
9/20/23, noon: Due date for submitting DRC applications for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application       
10/9/23, noon: Deadline for submitting revised DRC applications
10/23/23, noon: Preliminary Literature Review (Chapter 1) due
11/17/23, noon: Methodology and Outline of Analysis due
12/01/23, noon: Posters Due
12/04/23, 4:30-6pm: Poster Reception
12/15/23, noon: Chapter 2 along with optional outline of Chapter 3 due; or detailed plan of work for formats other than thesis for the spring semester due. 
***Check in with your advisor before Winter Break***
1/26/24, noon: Chapter 3 or next installment of work due
2/23/24, noon: Chapter 4  or next installment of work due
3/28/24, noon: Complete Draft of all Senior Research Projects Due
4/30/24, noon: Final Honors Theses Due
5/10/24, noon: Final Course Senior Research Projects Due

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