2009 WSP Special Project (99)
ON CAMPUS

(for Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors only)

faculty form (online)

Important:  In order to be approved by the Winter Study Committee, you must answer all questions.  You cannot revise this proposal AFTER it is approved by the sponsoring department unless the Winter Study Committee requests additional information.

Note the following deadlines and requirements:

Student First Name:

Student Last Name:

Class Year:

Student ID Number:

Email Address
(first.last@williams.edu)

Type of independent study:


Dept. Subject Prefix 099

Title of 099

Faculty Sponsor email:

Is this this a "group" project?

If it is a group project, please list name(s) of other student(s) (simply put a "," between each name)


(If it is a group project, note that each student will need to complete a form and explain his/her individual contribution to the project.)

1. Proposal: describe your project. (100 words or fewer)

2. Intellectual content: Demonstrate the intellectual content of your project; you must explicitly and convincingly argue the intellectual nature of the project.   For example, what questions do you pose?  What is your hypothesis? How is the project relevant to your educational growth? If it is an internship, what motivates you to pursue it and what do you hope to gain as a result of it? (200 words or fewer)

3. Analysis: How do you propose to answer/satisfy/analyze your goals stated in #2 above? List methods, sources, and/or data that you intend to use. (100 words or fewer)

4. Reading list (Note: a bibliography consisting entirely of websites is not recommended):

a. Identify the readings you have already completed to research your proposal.
b. Cite the readings you intend to do during the course of your project.

For further assistance in gathering your reading list, you may also find it helpful to consult with a research librarian (http://library.williams.edu/askalibrarian/).

5. If your sponsor is not in a field related to the subject matter of your project, please cite other faculty with experience that you have consulted.

6. List all courses and/or experiences that provide some foundation for your pursuit of this independent study.

7. Evaluation: The WSC requires a paper of at least ten pages or its equivalent.  If you intend to propose a different means of evaluation, describe it here and explain why it would be more appropriate.  (Other means could include a performance, a multi-media presentation, showing.  However, a daily journal alone is not adequate.)

8. Structure: WSP guidelines require that you be engaged in WSP project activities for a minimum of 26 hours per week.  Please outline the structure of your project, program or internship on a week-by-week basis (Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Pre-/Post-WSP is optional).

9.   Impact on Williams College resources: What resources or materials will Williams need to provide (e.g., software, equipment, on-campus space, library resources)? Please be as specific as possible.

   

10.   Project expenses:  Estimate the costs associated with this project.  Keep in mind that money to support projects is not available from the Winter Study Committee or other Departments or Offices on campus.

   

    Have you discussed these expenses with a parent or guardian?
    Have you applied for financial aid?
    (If yes, the pertinent form from Financial Aid must be attached.) 

If your 99 is approved, may the Winter Study Committee circulate your proposal as an example for other students (note: your Williams ID will be masked out)?

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To be considered by the Committee, ALL above questions must be answered. 

Applicants will be informed of the Winter Study Committee's decision on this proposal in late October.

Make sure you:

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