The History and Philosophy majors at Azim Premji University aim to equip students with competencies around careful and critical reading, analysis using a variety of methodologies, and writing to communicate ideas to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. These capabilities are difficult, and best acquired through close and in-depth study of one area. This course is designed especially keeping in mind those students who opt for thesis or project based honors projects. All those students who take up the honors track are required to take this course on research methodology and academic writing. While currently intended for History and Philosophy students, in future it may be offered to all Humanities students pursuing the honors track.