Empirical Project
Students will work individually or in groups of two or three to complete an empirical project on a topic of their choice (that is related to the course). Empirical projects should fall into one of the broad categories of empirical micro papers discussed on Methods Monday 2.
Group Composition and Topic Statement
Due Friday September 30 by 11:00 PM.
Students wishing to work together should form groups as soon
as possible. The maximum group size is three. Each group
will need to submit a brief statement (a few sentences long)
indicating the topic or topics they are interested in.
Research Group Meetings
Week of October 17.
Each group will meet with Professor Jakiela during the week of October 17 to discuss their topic. Prior to these meetings, each group should review the feedback they have received on their Topic Statements. Students should arrive at the meeting prepared to outline their proposed paper topic.
Annotated Bibliography
Due Sunday November 6 by 11:00 PM.
A review of 6-8 sources, at least four of which are from peer-reviewed economics journals. Professor Jakiela will suggest at least three papers, two of which must be included in the annotated bibliography. The papers should inform the proposed research design.
Research Proposal
Due Sunday November 13 by 11:00 PM.
A detailed outline for the proposed empirical project including a draft introduction, a draft literature review, a summary statistics table, and a detailed outline of the set of tables and figures that will be included in the analysis.
Slides for In-Class Presentation
Due Tuesday November 29 by 11:00 PM.
Final Written Project
Due Friday December 16 by 11:00 PM.
Summary: Deadlines and Important Dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9/30 | Group Composition and Topic Statement due |
| 10/19 | Research Group Meetings (NO CLASS) |
| 11/6 | Annotated Bibliography due |
| 11/13 | Research Proposal due |
| 11/28 | Last Minute Presentation Meetings (NO CLASS) |
| 11/29 | Group Presentation slides due |
| 11/30 | Group Presentations (in class) |
| 12/5 | Group Presentations (in class) |
| 12/7 | Group Presentations (in class) |
| 12/16 | Empirical Projects due |