Thesis Proposal

All majors who are considering theses should consult with members of the Department during their junior year to define a suitable Honors project and to determine whether a member of the Department can serve as an advisor. Colleagues from other departments at Amherst College or in the Five Colleges may serve on thesis committees. Junior SWAGS majors who are studying abroad should communicate with prospective thesis advisors before leaving and/or while abroad

Prospective thesis writers must submit this form, including attaching a bibliography, by Monday, April 22, 2024.

Student Name:

Class Year:

1. What is your central question? Why is it important/relevant? (the “so what” question)?:

2. What is your proposed methodology? How is it designed to address your central question?:

3. To what extent is your project interdisciplinary? What disciplines does it draw on?:

4. Which members of the SWAGS department have you consulted about your project? Have you identified a potential thesis advisor?:

5. Which courses have you taken that are relevant to your project both in the SWAGS department and outside of it?:

6. Please describe any co- or extra-curricular activities (either in the U.S. or abroad) that are relevant to your project.:

7. Have you written research papers (15-20 pages or more) for other courses that have prepared you for this lengthy project?:

Please attach your annotated bibliography. Your bibliography should contain at least 20 sources (you can certainly have more than 20).:

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If you wish you may upload your thesis proposal in narrative form (optional):

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