The writing seminar will provide an opportunity for students workng on final projects to work with a professor and other studnets in formulating research strategies, presenting research, and revising their written arguments. Students will develop skills in analyzing evidence, developing interpretations, and making an argument. Students will have two opportunties to present research in progress to the seminar, distributing a primary source for group analysis and demonstrating oral skills in presenting research based arguments. The faculty for the writing seminar will serve as the second reader for all enrolled students, whose final project research will continue to be guided by a primary advisor.