How To Write A Senior Thesis

Research expands the scope of human knowledge by addressing a relevant question through a systematic analysis of data. A research paper is different from an editorial or opinion essay, which simply prevent a point of a view on a topic. A good paper must also go beyond a simple summary of existing research, and contribute new insights through an original research activity and the presentation of novel evidence.

A senior thesis is simply an extended research paper. You have more room and time to expand each element of the project. A good senior thesis often has multiple research components and utilizes a variety of evidence. You may choose to write an extended treatment of one research question, or structure each chapter as addressing different (but linked) questions.