POLS 495 – secondary literature and thesis proposal
Secondary literature review 60% Thesis proposal 40% Total 100%
POLS 495
1. Careful reading and analysis of a secondary literature list which has been drawn up by the student and the supervisor;
2. Writing a 5,000 word (approx) review essay of that literature;
3. Writing a research proposal which includes:
a. the identification of the issue(s) to be addressed;
b. an assessment of the primary sources available;
c. a thesis statement;
d. a proposed strategy for research.