INSS Capstone II

2 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

In the two-semester Capstone course, we will work together to guide you through the research and writing process for your Capstone project. We will work from defining a problem, to engaging with sources, to choosing and refining a methodology, to data collection, analysis, write-up and presentation, and, of course, following ethical guidelines when engaging with human subjects. In the first semester, we will focus on planning your research. In the second semester, we will focus on carrying out and reporting the research. Writing a substantial research paper can be a daunting prospect, so we will break it down into manageable steps, with support and feedback all along the way. The Capstone Research Seminar is required for all Interdisciplinary Social Science majors in their final semesters of the program.