Thesis Advising

Most students find their thesissupervisors during the spring term of their junior year. The supervisor works with them to develop their topic and question, and to determine a schedule for summer research. Before you begin your search for a supervisor, take some time to read throughA Guide to Writing a Senior Thesis in Social Studies, where you'll find tips on approaching potential supervisors, choosing the best supervisor for you, and what to do if you encounter problems in your search. OurThesis Supervisor Databaseallows you to search for supervisors by topic and by region, and is a good place to start if you don't yet have someone in mind. Once you've found a supervisor, you'll need to complete theThesis Supervisor Form.We have found that advising relationships work best when clear expectations have been set at the beginning, sojuniors in Social Studies are asked to discuss the following topics with potential supervisors:1.How frequently will you meet, and for how long?Typically, stu...