GUIDELINES FOR JUSTICE STUDIES HONORS THESES

 

 

 

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

 

COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEES

 

 

GRADING AND SEQUENCING

 

 

 

 

CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE THESIS

 

Although theses will vary in precise structure and number of chapters, every thesis must contain the following sections:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analysis: One or more chapters which present the results of the data analysis, case studies, or application of the model/theory. For normative theses, at least one chapter should focus on drawing reasoned conclusions based on the theoretical analysis. This might involve the recognition of more than one credible interpretation. The parameters for this analysis should be clearly established in the preceding section (research design). Students must follow the requirements of the Honors College and the preferences of their thesis committee regarding the display of tables and figures, if these are to be used.

 

Conclusions: This section summarizes the results of the analysis and discusses the implications of these findings. Where relevant, students should tie their findings back to the arguments and controversies highlighted in the literature review. Depending on the research topic and methods used, the conclusions section may include conditional forecasts, suggestions for further research, or policy recommendations.

 

Bibliography: The bibliography will only contain works actually cited in the thesis. It must include at least 25 sources.

 

 

GRAMMAR AND STYLE

 

 

 

QUALITY OF RESEARCH REVIEWED

 

 

 

OVERLAP BETWEEN THE THESIS PROJECT AND OTHER CLASSWORK