THESIS STATEMENT Please prepare a ¡­

THESIS STATEMENT

Please prepare a one page thesis statement. The statement is due MONDAY JANUARY 10, at noon at the reception desk at SUM. You may prepare two different thesis statements if you have two different ideas for your thesis. The statement(s) should be as short and concise as possible. It must include:

Full name

E-mail or other relevant contact information

Possible thesis title and subtitle (max 10 words)

Summary (max 100 words)

Argument and methodology (max 50 words)

Chief intellectual inspiration (three titles of articles and books):

The two most important academic disciplines you associate with:

The name of one or two thesis advisors you would like to work with:

Three jobs you think you will qualify for when your thesis is finished:

We will make a compendium of all the thesis statements for circulation among students and scholars at SUM only. The purpose is to encourage students to collaborate on related topics, and to make it easier to find advisors at SUM.

The thesis statements should be presented in a one day student ¡°conference¡± WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12. A program committee of students will organize the event. The faculty at SUM will be invited to attend at their convenience.