This writing and research intensive seminar will walk you through the process of producing your honors thesis. During the course of quarter you will produce a thesis abstract, annotated bibliography, thesis outline, and a series of drafts of various lengths. These writings will be read by, commented on, discussed, and peer reviewed by your colleagues and, at various points during the quarter, by me. You will also be asked to come in for several individual conferences with me as the quarter and your thesis progresses. Emphasis of the seminar will be placed on acquisition of scholarly research skills, development of your writing skills, and acquisition of the fine art of effective, generous, and at once critical peer review of your colleague’s written work—not to mention handing in a great thesis with which you are satisfied!