#  Senior Thesis Components 

 



##  Writing with Sources

 For all your writing, please check out the [Harvard Guide to Writing with Sources](http://usingsources.fas.harvard.edu/) and follow [ASA Style](http://sociology.fas.harvard.edu/files/sociology/files/asastyleguide.pdf).


##  Prospectus and Statement of Intent

 **Example: Statement of Intent**

 Here are two sample statements of intent. The files here correspond to the sample prospectuses found below.

 [Statement of Intent #1](/file_url/98)

 [Statement of Intent #2](/file_url/99)

   
**Example: Prospectus**

 Here are two sample prospectuses from past students. Note that these are samples only to be used to help you write the prospectus and all details of your specific project must be approved by your advisor.

 [Sample Prospectus #1](/file_url/100)

 [Sample Prospectus #2](/file_url/101)

##  Introduction

 **Examples: Introductory Chapters**

 Here are two sample introductory chapters. Intro #2 combines a brief literature review with an introduction, as it was appropriate to the project. Intro #1 is a more distinct introductory chapter and does not include much literature, instead saving that for a lit review chapter.

 [Annotated Intro](/file_url/102)

 [Intro #1](/file_url/103)

 [Intro #2](/file_url/104)


##  Literature Review

 **How to Write a Lit Review**

 [Christy Ley (2013 DWF) - The Thesis Writing Process and Literature Review](/file_url/105)

 [Ann Owens - Notes on the Literature Review](/file_url/106)

 **Lit Review Web Resources**

 Kathleen Sheehan is the Sociology department library liaison, and she is happy to help if you are having trouble doing your library research. Contact Kathleen directly at [ksheehan@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:///ksheehan@fas.harvard.edu).

 [How to Write a Literature Review (UCSC)](http://library.ucsc.edu/help/howto/write-a-literature-review)

 [Review of Literature (Univ of Wisconsin)](http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/ReviewofLiterature.html)

 [The Literature Review (Deakin University)](http://www.deakin.edu.au/library/findout/research/litrev.php)

 [The Literature Review--A Few Tips on Conducting It (University of Toronto)](http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/specific-types-of-writing/literature-review)

   
**Examples: Lit Reviews**

 Lit Review #1 corresponds to Intro #1 and Interview Guide #1 so you can see how the pieces fit together.

 [Annotated Lit Review](/file_url/107)

 [Lit Review #1](/file_url/108)

 [Lit Review #2](/file_url/109)

##  Data and Methods

 **Data Collection: Sampling, Interviewing, and Survey Methods**

 [Eva Rosen's Presentation on Interviewing](/file_url/110)

 [Mario Small: Lost in Translation](/file_url/111). This is a great (and short) article by Mario Luis Small to help you think about sampling issues, particularly for qualitative work.

 [Survey Research Resources](http://psr.iq.harvard.edu/home)

 [Writing Your Thesis Methods and Results](/file_url/112)

 **Examples: Instruments**

 *Sample Surveys*

 [Survey #1](/file_url/113)

 *Sample Interview Guides*

 [Interview Guide #1](/file_url/114)

 [Interview Guide #2](/file_url/115)

 **Examples: Data and Methods Chapters**

 [Annotated Methods](/file_url/116)

 [Methods #1](/file_url/117). This is quantitative and may be more technical than many senior theses

 [Methods #2](/file_url/118). This is an interview-based study.

##  Results

 **Examples: Results Chapters**

 [Annotated Results 1](/file_url/119)

 [Annotated Results 2](/file_url/120)

 [Results 1](/file_url/121). This is from a mixed-methods thesis. The quantitative portion may be more technical than most theses. (Corresponds to Methods 1)

 [Results 2](/file_url/122). This is from a qualitative thesis. The first results chapter includes some basic quantitative description. (Corresponds to Methods 2)

##  Discussion and Conclusion

 **Examples: Conclusions**

 [Annotated Conclusion](/file_url/123)

 [Conclusion 1](/file_url/124)

 [Conclusion 2](/file_url/125)

##  Data Analysis Tools

 **Eva's Atlas.ti Workshop**

 [Atlas.ti 5.0 Manual](/file_url/126)

 [Eva's 10/4 and 10/12 Workshop notes](/file_url/127)

 **Example: Coding Scheme**

 [Coding Scheme #1](/file_url/128)

 **Data Analysis Tools**

 For Qualitative Research:

 [Guide to the Basics of Atlas.ti](http://atlasti.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/QuickTour_a7_en_07.pdf)

 [Overview of Atlas.ti](http://atlasti.com/video-tutorials/)

 For Quantitative Research:

 [UCLA Stata Site](http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/)

 [IQSS Training Courses](http://www.iq.harvard.edu/data-science-resources)

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Revising and Polishing

 [Revising and Polishing Your Thesis](/file_url/129)