Assignments

This page provides an overview of the three graded assignments for the seminar. Each assignment builds toward the final thesis.

Standing policy: All assignments are due by 23:59 on the due date via Brightspace.

Overview

Participation accounts for 10% of the seminar grade. The final thesis is graded separately.

Assignment #1: Revised Research Proposal

Due: March 13, 2026

The revised research proposal builds on work completed in the BA2 Research Seminar. Refine your research question, demonstrate engagement with the relevant literature, and outline your proposed methodology.

Requirements:

• Clear and focused research question
• Justification for the research topic
• Preliminary literature review
• Proposed methodology and data sources
• Timeline for completion

Rubric: Download PDF

Assignment #2: Preliminary Draft

Due: April 03, 2026

The preliminary draft includes a substantially developed introduction, literature review, and analytical framework/methodology section.

Requirements:

• Introduction with clear research question and motivation
• Literature review situating your research in the field
• Analytical framework or methodology section
• Preliminary structure for body chapters

Rubric: Download PDF

Assignment #3: Empirical Draft

Due: May 06, 2026

The empirical draft is a near-complete version of your thesis that includes your research findings and analysis.

Requirements:

• Complete introduction and literature review
• Fully developed methodology section
• Body chapters with research findings and analysis
• Preliminary conclusion
• Working bibliography

Rubric: Download PDF

Final Manuscript

Due: June 01, 2026

The final thesis manuscript is submitted to your supervisor for assessment by the first and second reader.

Requirements:

• 10,000 words (+/- 10%)
• Formatted according to the Style Guide
• Complete bibliography
• Abstract and keywords

See the Thesis Protocol for detailed assessment criteria.