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Writing the Honors Thesis A Quick Guide to Long-term Success Why Write an Honors Thesis? Develops proficient research and rhetorical skills Makes an original contribution to your chosen field Can lead to publication Culminates undergraduate educational experience Enhances academic and professional credentials Gives advantage in applications to graduate school Maintains continuing Honors student privileges Robert K. Thomas Scholarship Summer Honors at Cambridge Letters of recommendation for graduate school How the Honors Thesis Process Works Attend thesis orientation meeting Formulate ideas in general interest area of major Meet with Department Honors Coordinator Select a Thesis Advisor Narrow and focus the thesis topic Write and submit thesis proposal Research extensively your topic Draft and revise thesis Submit final draft Defend the thesis Submit final formatted copies for binding Helpful Resources Department Honors Coordinator Helps you explore various topics Assists in the selection of thesis advisor Reviews and signs the Thesis Proposal Form May participate in the thesis defense Advisor Teaches full-time in thesis discipline Supervises development of thesis proposal Directs the research and writing of thesis Participates in the thesis defense Referee Researches full-time in field relevant to thesis topic Participates in the thesis defense Honors Representative Serves as a member of Honors Faculty Council or as an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Chairs thesis defense Thesis Proposal Designed to persuade readers that Idea ought to be accepted Investigative methodology will achieve the desired results You have the skills necessary to do the work Submitted at least one year prior to your anticipated graduation date Thesis Proposal Outline Thesis Proposal Submission Form Working title Statement of intent Provide concise statement of main idea, goals, or anticipated results Background and significance Explain the context of thesis and identify and gi