Kirsten
Wandschneider
Assistant Professor of Economics and IPE
RESEARCH PAPER
One of the most important functions of this seminar is to provide students
an environment in which to pursue an independent research project. You
are expected to write a substantial (20-25 pp.) research paper on a topic
of your choice broadly related to international finance that incorporates
at least some original research. Find a particular episode in time, a
particular country or area, or a particular event that interests and excites
you. Often students find it easiest to undertake a simple empirical project
that relates to your choice of topic. Look at the class readings to collect
ideas and feel free to see me during my office hours to discuss possible
topics.
To guide you along the process of writing deadlines for a research proposal,
a proposal defense, a rough draft etc. are set in the syllabus. The sooner
you get started on the paper the easier it will be and the more you will
enjoy the process of researching and writing!
Deadlines:
September 28th: 1 page research proposal due at the beginning of class.
October 3rd: Class will be held in the Library. Brenda Ellis will give you an introduction to the main databases and search engines that you might want to use for your research paper.
November 2nd: Research Paper: Proposal Defense in class.
November 28th: Draft of the complete research paper due at the beginning of class.
December 5th: Peer Review due at the beginning of class.
Week of December 5th: Research Presentations in class.
December 16th: BY 5 PM: RESEARCH PAPER DUE IN MY OFFICE. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!