Part two of a two-course sequence, this course is designed to provide senior ES majors with support and guidance as they carry out their prospectus, conduct in-depth research on their chosen topic, and write a cohesive paper based upon that research. By the end, students will have produced an original minimum 20-page paper on a topic of their choosing that will demonstrate the skills and knowledge in the field that they have been developing for the last several years as an ES major. Prerequisites: ES 498 (passing with a C or higher) and completion of major requirements for the major.