The purpose of the research sequence (HLS 2013 and HLS 4081) is to advance critical thinking, research and inquiry skills for HLS students in order to produce a strong thesis. The Research Colloquium identifies the main steps and modalities of good research methods and practices including further development of a compelling research question, and preparing research and analysis for the question while formulating this into the scientific method.
These topics might be of help as you work on your research topics:
For your courses, you will need to write an abstract. Here are some helpful hints.
In your courses, you will need to read and write literature reviews.
Time management is KEY to quality writing. Never leave anything until the last minute. Here are some helpful resources.
You've created the first draft of your project. Now comes the hard part: EDITING AND PROOFREADING! These are time consuming processes and a pain. But, editing and proofreading your work allows you to create a polished final project that will wow your department and future employers.