Thesis Workshops
Learn more about the different types of 499 Honors Thesis Workshops students at UNCW can be a part of. These opportunities help strengthen your experience, resume and working knowledge of subject matter.
Types of Workshops
Parts of a Thesis Paper
Spring 2026: February 10, 5-6pm in King Hall 201 with Dr. Nathan Pilkington
Attendees will learn about:
- Scholarly writing
- Typical thesis structure
- Stages of the writing process
- Dealing with writer's block
- Sharing your work
This workshop includes hands-on activities in which attendees examine completed student Honors theses/papers to understand the structure.
Writing Literature Reviews
Spring 2026: February 19, 5-6pm in King Hall 201 with Dr. Ryan Lidster
This interactive workshop will help you with all stages of writing a literature review, from deciding what studies to include to how to word your sentences.
Data Analysis & the Statistical Collaboration and Training Center (SCTC)
Spring 2026: March 18, 5-6pm in King Hall 201 with Sam Zelick
This workshop provides an overview of the key components of statistical analysis. Students will also learn about the services offered by the . The session concludes with a Q&A to address any research questions related to statistics.
Preparing for Your Defense
Spring 2026: March 26, 5-6pm in King Hall 202 with Dr. Bradley Tolar
Spring 2026: April 7, 5-6pm in King Hall 202 with Dr. Allison Harris
Gain insights into format, preparation, expectations, alleviating concerns, and presentation resources.