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The senior thesis is the capstone of a college education, but writing one can be a daunting prospect. Students need to choose their own topic and select the right adviser. Then they need to work steadily for several months as they research, write, and manage a major independent project. Now there's a mentor to help. How to Write a BA Thesis is a practical, friendly guide written by Charles Lipson, an experienced professor who has guided hundreds of students through the thesis-writing process.

This book offers step-by-step advice on how to turn a vague idea into a clearly defined proposal, then a draft paper, and, ultimately, a polished thesis. Lipson also tackles issues beyond the classroom-from good work habits to coping with personal problems that interfere with research and writing.

Filled with examples and easy-to-use highlighted tips, the book also includes handy time schedules that show when to begin various tasks and how much time to spend on each. Convenient checklists remind students which steps need special attention, and a detailed appendix, filled with examples, shows how to use the three main citation systems in the humanities and social sciences: MLA, APA, and Chicago.

How to Write a BA Thesis will help students work more comfortably and effectively-on their own and with their advisers. Its clear guidelines and sensible advice make it the perfect text for thesis workshops. Students and their advisers will refer again and again to this invaluable resource. From choosing a topic to preparing the final paper, How to Write a BA Thesis helps students turn a daunting prospect into a remarkable achievement.

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  • Title How to Write a BA Thesis: A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper
  • Author Charles Lipson
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Pages 402
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of Chicago Press, Chicago
  • Publication date May 15, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780226481265 / 0226481263
  • Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 1 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.54 cm)
  • Category Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
  • Library of Congress subjects Academic writing, Dissertations, Academic - Authorship
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004026816
  • Dewey Decimal Code 808.042

About the author

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.
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