The relationship between science, technology, and society presents us with a myriad of puzzles and dilemmas. In Stanford’s Science, Technology, and Society program, honors students choose one important question, tackle it with carefully formulated research methods, and publish their conclusions in an honors thesis. Honors theses represent unique contributions to our understanding of science, technology and society, and have been a source of pride for students and advisors alike. For a list of past thesis topics, see http://cgi.stanford.edu/group/STS/cgi-bin/theses.pl .
But how and where do you begin honors research in STS? What is a research method? What is a literature review? How do you write an original thesis? This course will teach you the skills to start and finish honors research, by helping you write an original research proposal.
