The Honors Thesis or Capstone What is an Honors Capstone or Thesis? The Honors Capstone or Thesis represents a final work or project completed, typically, during the student's senior year. Honors Theses and Capstones are a hallmark component of an Honors education within Honors Programs and Colleges around the world. The decision as to whether a capstone project or a thesis is appropriate often lends itself to the discipline represented. Regardless, the Honors Capstone or Thesis will: - be developed and completed independently by the student under the direction of an academic advisor in their department
- be completed over the course of a semester or even a year
- result in a fully developed scholary academic work
- generally be presented at a local, regional, or discipline specific conference
Below are examples of previous Attebury Honors Scholar capstone or thesis projects: Biology Capstone by Christina Pool Biology Capstone by Cynthia Reinoso CIS Thesis by Lori Cillo Communication Thesis by Katie Gustainis Communication Thesis by Eva Harder Communication Thesis by Kirk Scarbrough Economics and Finance by Kenny Clift Engineering Capstone by Anthony Megel English Capstone by Carmen Terrell English Capstone by Garrett Yeats History Thesis by Blaise Adams History Thesis by Annessa Stagner Mathematics Thesis by Penelope Ellis Nursing Thesis by Michelle Campbell Political Science Thesis by Lee Stizel Political Science Thesis by Lauren Thedford Theatre Capstone by Kate Felkins Theatre Capstone by Casey Hayes Theatre Capstone by Alan Kahn Wildlife Biology Thesis by Stephanie Cox Pattison |