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“A capstone experience in college, the senior honors thesis is a challenge not just for the student, but for his or her advisor, too. Charles Lipson has done both a big favor by mapping out the tasks, solutions, and pitfalls step by step. I will tell my honors advisees about this book—and refer to it again and again myself.”—Theda Skocpol, Harvard University
A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper
By Charles Lipson
Publication date: May 13, 2005 • Paper $17.00/ú12.00
UK publication date: June 1, 2005 • ISBN: 0-226-48126-3
Spring is here, and at campuses across the nation, anxious senior honors students are putting the finishing touches on their BA papers—completing the last stage of an often arduous process that can unnerve even the most confident student. Until now, there was no single reference available to help students through this intimidating project. But with this book, Charles Lipson, author of the revolutionary guide to plagiarism, Doing Honest Work in College. offers students and advisors everything they need to navigate this process. A veteran teacher with experience helping hundreds of students through their BA papers, Lipson addresses every stage of the project, giving many examples and helpful tips along the way. From choosing a topic and working with an adviser to building timelines and revising drafts—and everything in between—this accessible guide belongs on the shelf of every honors student—and his or her advisor as well.
Charles Lipson is professor and director of undergraduate studies in political science at the University of Chicago. He is the author of Doing Honest Work in College.
Charles Lipson is available for interviews. Please contact Ellen Gibson at 773-702-3233 or for more information about the book or to arrange an interview with the author.
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