RMA Thesis Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Course goals

An RMA thesis is a scholarly text in which you are expected to contribute, on the basis of independent research, to a debate within your discipline. It should be structured around a central research question (set out in the introductory sections) to which it provides an answer (set out in the conclusion). 

Content

The central research question should be clearly formulated at the beginning and its relevance to scholarly discussions within the discipline set out. The body of the text should show how you went about trying to answer this question, why you proceeded the way you did, and what your findings were. In your conclusion you should analyse your findings in the light of your original question and explain the broader implications of your conclusions.

The thesis should be written in correct and clear English; it will normally be around 25.000 words long and may be no longer than 30.000 words (including notes and bibliography).

You are expected to attend a series of Thesis Labs in preparation of writing their thesis. For more information and guidelines, go to the Research MA Office website: https://students.uu.nl/en/hum/amrs/curriculum/masters-thesis. See for more information the relevant chapter on the Thesis in the course catalogue.

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