The schedule is subject to change due to several dates still needing to be situated. Be sure also to check the assignment/deliverables schedule, especially as documents may “lock” at the due time.
04 Sept
Whole Group: Introduction to Semester
Individual Group: Scholars’ Journey & Expectations
Assigned Readings
11 Sept
Research Questions, Scope, and Process
Assigned Readings
18 Sept
Workshop: Refining Scope and Questions
25 Sept
Literature, Precedent, and Prior Work
Assigned Readings
02 Oct
Workshop: Literature and Precedent Analyses
09 Oct
Whole: IRB (in Fayerweather 209, 11a-12p)
Ethical considerations, harms, and CITI training
Assigned Readings
16 Oct
Measurements, Research Design, and Research Methods
Assigned Readings
23 Oct
Workshop: Measurement and Methods
30 Oct
Discussing Refinements
…followed by Open One-on-Ones
06 Nov
Workshop: Refinements
13 Nov
One-on-Ones
Note: Student travel funds are often due around this time if you want to use them for field research.
20 Nov
Peer Review Workshop — with Snacks!
27 Nov
Thanksgiving Recess
04 Dec
Lightning Talks
11 Dec, 5pm
Extended Thesis proposal and/or Capstone brief
due to Courseworks and section submission folder.
18 Dec, 5pm
Reader approval forms due to office.
Inter-Semester
Field Work, Site Visits, Interviews and Observation, Data Analysis…
Spring 2025
Finding spring semester meeting times, every two weeks.
