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Your Honors Thesis

The honors college thesis handbook and guidelines.

Completing this Honors College requirement provides you with an opportunity to design a unique project that will challenge you to reflect upon yours Honors education and to present your work to a group of faculty and your peers.

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Table of Contents

What is the Honors Thesis and why do I have to complete one?

What do i do first.

• Thesis checklist
• Formatting your thesis proposal, and proposal review process
• Formatting your thesis

Who will evaluate my thesis and oral presentations?

How will my thesis be graded.

• What is “pass with distinction” and will I be eligible?

Forms & Guidelines

• Download the Honors College Thesis Handbook and Guidelines
• Honors Thesis Proposal Form
• Thesis Oral Presentation Rubric
• Thesis Written Document Rubric
• Thesis Evaluation Guidelines
• Thesis Advisor Signature

Completing this Honors requirement provides you an opportunity to design a unique project that will challenge you to reflect upon your Honors education and to present your work to a group of faculty and your peers. Your thesis will be the culmination of your undergraduate work and a bridge to your future career or academic life. Completion of the senior thesis is one of the hallmarks of a quality Honors education.

The thesis also provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to work closely with faculty members on campus who share similar research or creative interests. Your thesis can provide entrée to academic and professional research. It can lead to a publication and/or a conference presentation. Furthermore, faculty members who serve as thesis advisors are in a position to write very strong letters for graduate/professional schools or positions in the labor force. Prospective employers and graduate school admissions committees are impressed by the dedication and discipline required to write a thesis.

A thesis is not just another research or term paper. A thesis will thoroughly investigate previous research on a topic and will include your own insights and contributions to the topic. Many theses attempt to answer an academic question or test a hypothesis. Students in art, music, creative writing, or film studies, for example, may choose to complete a “creative project.” In this case, your written paper would be a contextual analysis of the work that you completed and would provide a lens for an audience to evaluate your work. See the “Formatting Your Thesis Proposal” and “Formatting Your Completed Thesis” sections below.

The information provided here will help you complete your Honors thesis and will answer basic questions about the process. The advisors in the Honors College are available to talk with you further about this requirement and to help you successfully complete it.

Before you begin writing your thesis, it is highly recommended that you enroll in and complete HONORS 398, an optional one-unit “Thesis Proposal” class. HONORS 398 should be taken in your sophomore or junior year. The goals of this class are to identify an appropriate advisor, develop a research activity or creative project, and prepare your proposal. In conjunction with your thesis advisor, you will develop a proposal that will be submitted to the Honors College for approval. The required format for the proposal is outlined below in this handbook, and the cover form, which your advisor must sign, is available here.

Once the proposal is approved by the Thesis Review Committee, you will complete your project under the supervision of your thesis advisor, and you may plan to present your final thesis as soon as the following semester.

Note: Students in the College of Engineering should check their schedules of studies to see which course satisfies the Honors College thesis requirement.

Thesis Checklist

• Thesis topic/Research project Your thesis can be a project that you develop or it can be based on faculty research that you are involved in. Often a thesis is a critical discussion/literature review of a topic guided by the specific research question of your thesis. It is not a requirement that you generate your own data in a lab or by using a survey, for example.  Most students begin thinking about their thesis in SOPHOMORE YEAR ; some students get involved in research on campus as early as FRESHMAN YEAR .
• HONORS 398 Plan to enroll in HONORS 398 during your JUNIOR YEAR. The course is not required, but it helps you write a proposal for your project and explains information about writing and completing the thesis. If you are pursuing a major in nursing or speech and hearing sciences or if you are planning to study abroad in junior year.  Some students choose to take HONORS 398 in SPRING OF SOPHOMORE YEAR .
• Thesis Advisor The thesis requires that you work with a faculty advisor at WSU. This can be anyone who is in a faculty position (including clinical faculty and senior instructors) at any WSU campus. You must have an advisor before you submit your thesis proposal to honors. HONORS 398 can help you identify an advisor for your project; if you are doing research in a faculty lab, the PI (Principal Investigator) is the best option for your thesis advisor.
• Thesis Proposal Before you can enroll in HONORS 450 thesis credits, you must submit a thesis proposal to honors. The thesis proposal is a 5-page document that shows you are embarking on a solid, academic project that will satisfy the thesis requirement. The thesis proposal must be submitted no later than the semester before you plan to complete and present your thesis. The thesis proposal is submitted as an email attachment to [email protected] with a coversheet.  Most students submit their proposal in JUNIOR YEAR .
• HONORS 450, 3 credits HONORS 450 is not an actual class; these are 3 credits that satisfy your thesis requirement for honors. Once your thesis proposal is approved, you will be enrolled in HONORS 450 credits according to your instructions on the thesis proposal cover sheet (see above).
• Written Thesis You will work with your thesis advisor to write your final thesis, which will probably take multiple drafts. Communicate with your advisor about how often you should meet to review your work. Your final thesis will be due on the Monday of the week prior to the week of your presentation date.  Most students plan to complete the thesis in SENIOR YEAR .
• Schedule your Presentation Plan to schedule your thesis presentation early in the semester when you plan to complete your thesis. There will be a date by which you must schedule your presentation. You will need the information about your advisor and the faculty evaluator for your project. Your advisor can suggest an evaluator to review your work.  Most students plan to complete the thesis in SENIOR YEAR .
• Thesis Presentation Your thesis presentation is the last step in completing your thesis. Your presentation will be attended by your advisor, your evaluator, and a host from the Honors College. You will present your thesis for 20 minutes, followed by 10-15 minutes of Q/A, and finally the evaluation, so, the entire presentation will be scheduled for one hour. Students at the Spokane campus have the option of presenting via the WSU videoconferencing system.  Most students plan to complete and present their thesis in SENIOR YEAR .

Formatting your thesis proposal

Thesis proposals are typically 5 pages long and are double spaced using a 12-point font. Please paginate your proposal and be sure to attach the required Thesis Proposal Form to the front of your proposal. The guidelines below indicate the sections required.

I. Introduction/Literature Review

Your introduction or literature review provides specific background information or the “body of knowledge” relevant to your Honors thesis. The literature you cite should draw on both earlier and current scholarly work. For proposals in the arts and humanities, include several journal sources and academic book(s). For proposals in the social sciences and sciences, include primary sources, review articles, and academic book(s).

This section should be written such that your research question or hypothesis or creative activity flows logically from it.

II. Proposed Activity

Depending upon your academic discipline, you may present your proposed activity as a research question, hypothesis(es), or creative activity with a stated goal or outcome(s). The proposed activity that forms the basis of your Honors thesis must be tied to an existing body of knowledge. This section of your thesis proposal should be clear and concise – e.g., two sentences in length.

III. Methodology

All disciplines lend themselves to research and creativity; all work is conducted using some methodology. Your methodology determines the rigor and validity of your work.

This section of your thesis proposal should present all the methods (i.e., scholarly approaches) you will use in your thesis. Your advisor will be well-versed in methodologies.

Your methodology may depend on your field. For example …

• If you plan to create original artistic work or other creative work, provide a scholarly “lens” through which an audience may perceive it (e.g., analyze the work of artists who influenced your own work and how your work differs from/is similar to theirs). Discuss any challenges to be overcome and give a timeline you will follow to complete your project. Be specific about what you plan to create. Articulate your creative goals.
• If you plan to conduct literature research (whether in the liberal arts and humanities, sciences, social sciences, business, or communications), indicate how you will select and examine your sources (e.g., date range of journals to be searched, data base(s) to utilize), what guidelines you will use to interpret them, and how you plan to analyze and synthesize your findings.
• If you plan to perform scientific research in a lab or the field, provide information on materials and methods including controls, replicates, and statistical analyses.
• If you plan to conduct a meta-analysis in the social sciences, indicate the criteria to be used to select the publications for your analysis as well as the statistics you will apply.
• If your research involves the use of humans, including surveys and/or questionnaires, you must obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval through the Office of Research Assurances (www.irb.wsu.edu). This approval is absolutely necessary before you interview one person or send out a single survey to be completed.
• If you are doing a survey or interviews, include the full survey instrument and/or the complete interview questions to the Appendix section. Further, if data collection is involved, describe how the data will be collected and analyzed and what materials will be used.

IV. Expected Results and/or Potential Conclusions

In no more than one or two paragraphs , describe the results you expect from your thesis and what those results will mean in the greater context of knowledge in the field. If you complete a creative project, discuss the implications of your project in terms of a larger context of your discipline.

V. Annotated Bibliography

This is a preliminary list of the “body of knowledge” that was cited in your Introduction/Literature Review (above). Your annotated bibliography section will begin on a new sheet of paper and contain at least five annotated sources. Select recent journal articles, review articles, and scholarly books that address your topic. After each source, write an annotation, i.e. a 3- to 4-sentence statement explaining what information is included in the source. (See example below.) Include specific facts rather than vague generalizations (e.g., instead of saying, “This journal article talks about Beethoven’s 9th symphony,” say “This journal article analyzes the form, instrumentation, and re-orchestration by Mahler of Beethoven’s 9th symphony”). If it is not obvious, explain how the source will be useful to the development of your thesis. For the citation, follow the approved style for your field (i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago Style Manual, etc.). Single-space each citation and its corresponding annotation and leave a blank line between entries:

Portes A. 1998. Social capital: its origins and applications in modern sociology. Annu. Rev. Sociol. 24:1-24.

This review article discusses the origins and definitions of social capital in the writings of several scholars in the field. The author identifies four sources of social capital and examines their dynamics. He also gives examples of both positive functions and negative consequences of social capital. It is fundamental for my thesis hypothesis.

Powell W.W. and Snellman K. 2004. The knowledge economy. Annu. Rev. Sociol. 30:199-220.

This review article uses evidence from patent data and discusses the debate on whether technological advances have generated more or less worker autonomy. It is useful for my research because it defines the knowledge economy and provides both sides of the debate.

VI. Appendix

This optional section will contain your complete survey instruments and full range of interview questions, or any other information you and your advisor deem essential for readers and reviewers.

Thesis proposal review process

If your thesis proposal is electronically submitted by the fifth day of a month, you will receive approval—or a request for revision—by the last working day of that month. A faculty committee will evaluate your thesis proposal. All notifications to you and your advisor will be made using WSU’s email system.

Formatting your completed thesis

All Honors College theses include these sections, arranged in the following order :

The title page will include the following: thesis title, your name, the semester in which you are giving your oral presentation, and your advisor’s name, department, and college.

Advisor Signature Approval Page

Your advisor must indicate that he/she agrees that your thesis is complete and ready to submit. This page should be placed directly after your Title Page, and include the following:

• As thesis advisor for (your name) , I have read this paper and find it satisfactory.
• Thesis advisor signature
• Date of signature

The précis represents an informative, concise summary of your thesis that is free from jargon and written in language that an academic reader outside your discipline can understand. (Note: A précis differs from an abstract, which is written for professionals in the discipline.) The précis should be no more than two pages long, double-spaced. Develop your précis after you complete the body of your Honors thesis, and place it directly after the Advisor Signature Approval Page. Include the problem, question, or hypothesis examined, an explanation of why you decided to study this problem or issue or to pursue this creative project, the approach you took, what you discovered, and avenues others might pursue in this area in the future.

Include a table of contents that guides the reader to the various sections of your paper.

List of Figures and Tables

If two or more figures or tables appear in the main body of your paper, include a list of figures/tables after the Table of Contents.

Main Body of Paper

This section of your thesis should be approximately 20 pages long, double-spaced, with page numbers at the bottom of each page. If you have chosen a creative project, your paper may be 10-12 pages long. It should be double-spaced, have page numbers at the bottom of each page, be written in English unless specific arrangements have been made in advance, and contain no spelling or grammatical errors. In all cases, the style should be appropriate for the discipline.

For organizational purposes, you may wish to use headings and sections (see below) for the main body of your thesis as they appear in your Table of Contents. Discuss the organization of your thesis with your advisor and follow a format that is typical of writing in your discipline. However, your thesis must include a Title Page, Advisor Signature Approval Page, Précis, and References Cited section. In addition, the main body of your thesis must provide the reader with a logical introduction to your project (explaining how it fits within a larger context and what your focus is), what you did for your thesis, how you conducted your work, and the significance of your work to your field of endeavor.

If you have chosen to complete a creative project, you may submit a shorter written document in which you should answer the following questions:

• What are the artistic aims of your project?
• What or who are the key influences on your work, i.e., current or historical artists with similar creative ideas?
• Is your work similar to or different from these artists?
• What methods or techniques did you use?
• Did you follow a disciplinary tradition?
• What issues and obstacles did you encounter?
• What did you learn? What are the next steps?
• What further work is needed related to your project?

Optional Headings and Sections

I. Introduction or Literature Review

This section sets the stage for your work. It gives the reader a view of the framework for your project – the particular field in which you are working – and brings the reader logically to the project at hand.

The introduction should answer two questions :

• What is the larger context (body of knowledge) for your topic?
• What is the significance of your particular topic?

The introduction or literature review should lead logically and clearly to your research question or hypothesis.

II. Thesis Activity or Creative Project

State your thesis activity/creative project succinctly in one or two sentences.

III. Methodology (Materials and Methods)

Describe the approaches you employed, and cite any relevant literature. Readers should be able to understand clearly the procedural and analytical steps you undertook.

IV. Results and Discussion

This is the real heart of your project and contains your original contribution of new knowledge in your field.

What did you discover, learn, create, or uncover? Present, interpret, and discuss the data or ideas you have collected or generated. Describe your findings in a precise and well-supported manner, as this is primarily where you can persuade your readers to adopt your perspective on the subject. Relate your work to the larger field. Cite any relevant bibliographic sources within your discussion.

The ability to view one’s own work critically and objectively is essential for all fields of scholarly research, and a thorough discussion of your findings demonstrates your potential as a scholar.

Because all projects are by their very nature limited in scope, an essential part of fully analyzing your work is to understand its limits. Think about the robustness of what you have done:

• If you had collected your materials or data differently, could you still expect to replicate your findings?
• Could you have approached your project in a different way?
• Did your assumptions lead to a certain bias that had implications for your conclusions?
• Do your findings corroborate those in the published literature?

V. Conclusions

What, briefly, did you learn or discover? What are the larger ramifications of your work?

VI. References Cited

VII. Appendix (optional)

Supplemental material such as pictures, figures, survey instruments, interview questions, and tables should be included in the Appendix.

Your thesis will be evaluated by your thesis advisor and a thesis evaluator selected by you and your advisor. The evaluator may or may not be from your discipline, so critical factors for your success are a very clear précis, a well-written introduction and discussion of your work, and an oral presentation that explains to an educated lay audience the significance of your thesis.

The reviewers will use the Thesis Evaluation Rubric and Oral Presentation Rubric to score both your written thesis document and your oral presentation. Review each rubric and become aware of how your work will be evaluated.

Your advisor and the evaluator will evaluate both your written and oral presentation/poster. Students’ work is graded as “excellent,” “satisfactory/pass,” “needs significant or minor revision,” or “fail.” Students whose thesis is…

• judged exemplary may have their theses nominated for “Pass with Distinction” designation
• graded “needs revisions” have approx. two weeks to make all corrections, get approval of the changes, and resubmit a new electronic copy of the thesis
• graded “fail” will need to redo the thesis to the satisfaction of the advisor and the Honors College, and submit a revised electronic copy of the thesis

What is pass with distinction and will I be eligible?

Exemplary theses may be nominated for “Pass with Distinction.”

Papers that merit “Pass with Distinction” reflect scholarly writing that is couched in the relevant literature and is analytical, synthetic, well-argued, well-written, and possibly publishable. Members of the Honors Council make the final determination on this designation.

The thesis advisor and evaluator must be in agreement before a thesis can receive a “Nomination for Pass with Distinction” designation. The thesis advisor then formally nominates the thesis in a written letter submitted to the Honors College. The letter must state why, in specific terms, the advisor believes the work deserves this designation.

If your thesis is nominated for Pass with Distinction, you will be asked permission to publish your paper on the Honors College website and in the Library’s Research Exchange Project. You and your advisor must both sign approval forms.

Important Note : Exceptions to regularly scheduled thesis weeks will be considered on a case-by-case basis and require a petition from the student supported by the thesis advisor. No thesis may be presented in the same semester in which the proposal was submitted and approved . Only students presenting during the scheduled periods may be eligible to receive a nomination for Pass with Distinction which will be reflected on their WSU transcript.

Most of the Frequently Asked Questions below will be answered during the 1-unit HONORS 398 course, the Thesis Preparation Course. The Honors College encourages you to take this class as soon as you have earned 45 units.

When do I do my thesis?

You should plan to initiate your thesis work as early in your academic career as you can. Thesis proposals should be submitted no later than the second semester of your junior year.

Can I do a thesis while studying abroad?

Yes, a thesis can be either initiated or completed during your time studying abroad. In this case you might wish to complete your Certificate of Global Competencies as well. Meet with an Honors College advisor to discuss your options.

How do I find an academic advisor?

An academic advisor is chosen by you. The request to advise may be based on your positive interaction with a specific professor, the professor’s expertise in the area of your research, or your interest in a professor’s teaching. You and your advisor will also pick a thesis reviewer from your department or a similar field of research. Please direct your advisor to online information “For Thesis Advisors” on the Honors College website.

Does the advisor need to be from WSU?

Yes, the principal advisor needs to be a tenure-track faculty member or senior instructor at WSU, but a co-advisor from another academic institution or the world at large can be arranged with the agreement of the Honors College at WSU.

How do I choose an academic question for my thesis?

Your academic question or hypothesis should reflect your interest or major field of study. The question may be one to which you have always wanted to know the answer, or it may reflect a question you identified from one of your classes or discussions with a professor. Ultimately you should have a passion or deep interest in the question you research. You may also choose to complete a creative project, such as creation of an art piece or musical composition, a short story, or a film. However, your thesis must include a relevant scholarly examination of its context as described above.

What is an academic question?

An academic question is one which asks the “how” or the “why” of some topic. It invites further research and deeper curiosity about an answer by engaging the relevant scholarly literature.

What is a thesis proposal?

A thesis proposal is a document that provides the necessary background and scholarly literature for your topic. It clearly identifies the question being asked, the hypothesis being tested, or the creative project to be completed. It provides the methodology you will use to answer that question or complete the project, notes what the expected results might be and what these results mean within the context of what is known. An annotated scholarly bibliography of five or six key references is needed. An appendix is required if you have human or animal studies approval, graphs, figures or charts of preliminary data, or rubrics that you will use for analysis, questionnaires or interview questions you will use. Annotating a bibliography means preparing a short commentary on each reference you use in the proposal. If you complete a creative project, your proposal will describe your work, explain how you will execute your project, the time you expect it to take, and you will place your effort in the larger context of others who have completed similar work. It will also have an annotated bibliography.

How long must the thesis proposal be?

Normally, the body of the proposal, including the literature review, the question being asked, the methodology and the expected results and conclusion sections, will not exceed five, double-spaced typewritten pages. The thesis proposal should be long enough to clearly explain what you wish to do, in language that an educated academic can understand, even if the proposal is not in his or her academic discipline.

When should the thesis proposal be completed and submitted to the Honors College for review and approval?

An electronic thesis proposal submitted by the 5th day of any month will be reviewed and the status communicated to the student via email by the last working day of that month. Reviews of proposals submitted after the 5th day of the month may take until the last working day of the following month.

Can I start my thesis research before the proposal is approved?

The thesis proposal can be turned in to the Honors College whenever it is ready, but must be approved by the Honors College before you begin the main focus of your research, and before you will be officially enrolled in HONORS 450 (Honors Thesis or Project).

Who evaluates the proposal?

The Honors Thesis Proposal Committee will review all proposals.

Are proposals accepted without alteration?

Yes, many proposals are accepted without alteration, while others may require further explanation and revision. If revision is required, the Thesis Director will inform you of specific changes or clarifications they would like to see in the revised proposal.

Are any proposals rejected? If so, why are they rejected and what does this mean?

Yes, a proposal can be rejected, but that is rare. It is much more likely that a proposal will be returned to a student for revision and explanation of critical points identified by the Proposal Committee. When the student responds to those questions with cogent answers, the revised submitted proposal will be approved and the research can begin.

May I do my research in collaboration with a fellow Honors student?

Yes, but each student’s contribution to the thesis must be stated in the proposal and be very clear to all reviewers of the thesis.

May I compile a journal and use that for my thesis?

Yes, you may compile a journal of your experiences, but you must ask and answer an academic question to fulfill the Honors Thesis requirement.

When is my completed thesis due in Honors?

There are numerous opportunities to present each semester. An electronic copy of your thesis (including the Thesis Advisor Signature Page), will be due on the Monday of the week prior to your presentation date.

When will I give my oral presentation?

Oral presentations are held during various weeks through the fall and spring semesters. You will choose a date that works for you, your thesis advisor, your chosen discipline evaluator, and the Honors College. Dates will be advertised each semester. Summer presentations are scheduled only in exceptional cases depending on the availability of the Honors faculty and WSU faculty who serve as evaluators.

What style and format do I use for my thesis?

The style (e.g. APA, MLA) should reflect that used by the major academic journals in your disciplinary area. You and your advisor will agree on which style you will follow. However, all theses must follow a specific format. See “Formatting Your Completed Thesis” on this website.

Who will attend my thesis presentation?

Anyone may attend your presentation. We encourage you to invite your family and/or friends, but that is up to you. Your thesis advisor, your chosen discipline thesis evaluator, one evaluator selected by the Honors College, and you are required to attend your presentation. The Honors-chosen reviewer may or may not be from your disciplinary area, so you must prepare an oral presentation that is accessible to the whole academic community.

How will I know if I have passed?

At the end of your 20-minute oral presentation, you can be asked questions by anyone present. When there are no more questions, you will be asked to step outside the room. Only an Honors representative, your thesis advisor, your discipline thesis evaluator, and the Honors-chosen evaluator will stay to discuss your thesis. In five to ten minutes, you will be invited to return to the room and be told whether you have passed. The total time allotted for each presentation is one hour.

What if I receive a pass contingent upon making revisions?

You will have two to three weeks to make all corrections, get your thesis advisor’s approval of the changes, and submit one new, corrected, electronic copy to the Honors College.

What if I do not pass?

All students must complete the thesis to the satisfaction of their thesis advisor and the Honors College. A “do not pass” rating may reflect a lack of effort, content, or overall performance. Each case will be dealt with on an individual basis. A completely revised thesis must be submitted electronically to the Honors College. In the case of a satisfactorily revised thesis, another oral presentation is not required. An altogether different thesis will require a new oral presentation.

What is “Pass with Distinction?”

A “Pass with Distinction” designation is considered when the major professor and the two evaluators believe the thesis and oral presentation breaks significant new ground or represents an unusual amount of care and effort by the student. Thesis evaluators and the advisor must be unanimous in their evaluation of the thesis, and a nomination letter from the advisor is forwarded to the Honors Council for final review and determination of this award.

Thesis Examples

Copies of several Honors students’ theses are online at Libraries’ Research Exchange.

Or, follow this link to view the Honors College Theses Collection.

Proposal Examples

Colville, WA, and the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Prostate-Specific Antigen in Cancer Diagnostics*

Lake Osoyoos Investments

Awareness of Hemochromatosis*

*Final theses available in the Research Exchange.

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As an Honors College student seeking an honors degree, your thesis is the chance for you to showcase your intellectual and creative talents. In many ways, your thesis will represent the culmination of your undergraduate experience at Oregon State University, drawing on all of the skills, knowledge, and insights you’ve acquired. Choose your own subject and think critically about social, creative, and scientific issues. Honors thesis topics range from scientific research to artistic creations to service projects, so there's room for you to explore the subject that excites you the most, even if it isn't in your major.

If all this sounds a bit overwhelming, don't worry. The HC provides you with a useful road map to guide you through each stage as you complete your thesis. Using Thesis Success in Stages (TheSIS) as your guide, you'll break the process down into smaller pieces with clear benchmarks to make your thesis journey much more manageable. These stages are called Stage 1: Plan , Stage 2: Explore & Build , Stage 3: Commit , and Stage 4: Compose & Complete .

Take comfort in knowing that you don't have to go it alone. It's OK to ask for help. In fact, we encourage it. Courses are available to help you at every stage of the process, and you'll be guided by a faculty team that's pulling for your success.

Stage 1: Plan

To be completed within the first three terms of joining the HC

Stage 1: Plan , the first stage, involves learning about the thesis requirement and mapping out personalized goals. This stage offers a framework for thinking about the thesis and possible paths to completion. Complete Stage 1 during your first year in the HC. If you are transferring into the HC, you should complete Stage 1 during your first term or as soon as possible.

Stage 2: Explore & Build

To be completed as indicated on your Thesis plan on file in the HC

The second stage, Explore & Build, requires you to explore your thesis interests and begin your engagement with faculty, with the goal of finding a mentor or making significant strides toward finding your mentor.

Stage 3: Commit

In the third stage , you will choose a mentor and work with that mentor to select a topic, develop a research plan, and complete a formal thesis proposal.

Stage 4: Compose & Complete

The final stage supports you in the process of actually writing the thesis, including drafting and revising chapters, presenting your thesis research to an audience of non-experts, planning the thesis defense and submitting your approved thesis.

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Thesis Day December 8th, 2023  Program Schedule

Students completing the Distinguished Honors College Scholar Award or the Advanced Honors College Scholar Award are required to complete an Honors thesis.  This page provides an overview of the thesis process; students should download and review the Student Guide to Honors Theses for full details and policies.

What is a thesis?

A thesis project is an extended piece of independent student research typically completed during a student’s final year of undergraduate study. Theses draw on scholarly resources and follow the conventions of research/creative activity in their discipline. A thesis demonstrates a student’s ability to conduct research and write effectively. Students work closely with a faculty mentor to design a feasible topic and an appropriate plan for a thesis project, but the student is responsible for all aspects of the project’s planning and execution.

What is the thesis process like?

Completing a thesis is a multiple-semester process. Ideally, students will develop their thesis proposals by enrolling in HNRS 3500: Honors Thesis Proposal at least 2 semesters prior to graduation. (If this is not possible you can work with your faculty mentor to complete your proposal outside of this class.) After your thesis proposal is approved by your faculty mentor and their department chair, you submit it to the Honors College so you can be enrolled in an independent-study style course for thesis credit.

During the semester you are enrolled for thesis credit, you will meet with your faculty mentor regularly to review your progress and stay on track. At the end of the semester, you will defend your thesis at Honors College Thesis Day.

Each stage in the thesis process is reviewed in more detail below.

Find a faculty mentor.

Thesis projects must be supervised by a full-time, permanent UNT faculty member. Most students complete theses in their major and work with a faculty member in that department. Students often work with professors they have previously taken a course with. Use UNT’s Faculty Information System to find information about UNT faculty members’ research interests and try to take classes early in your undergraduate career with faculty whose research interests align with yours. You will need to identify one faculty member to serve as your primary mentor and a second to serve on your thesis committee. 

Prepare your Thesis Proposal.

The Thesis Proposal provides a roadmap for your research project. It tells your thesis committee and the Honors College what you will do for your Honors thesis project. Most students complete the proposal through HNRS 3500: Honors Thesis Proposal , though this document can also be written as an Honors contract, Mentored Research Experience, or independently (in consultation with your faculty mentor). Speak to an Honors advisor to discuss an appropriate pathway to completing a thesis proposal.

Your Thesis Proposal will include the following information:

• An abstract,
• An introduction that clearly articulates your research question/thesis statement,
• An overview of the most relevant scholarly literature that your project draws on,
• A discussion of the methods you will use to carry out your research,
• A work plan including regular meetings with your mentor and a time table for completing your thesis, and
• A preliminary list of references. 

If your research will utilize human subjects, you must request approval from the UNT Institutional Review Board before beginning your data collection. If your project requires IRB approval, you must submit a copy of your IRB application to the Honors College with your Thesis Proposal.

Complete your thesis project.

Once your Thesis Proposal is approved by the Honors College, you will be enrolled in an Honors thesis course (either HNRS 4951 or a department equivalent, e.g. BIOL 4951). The class will not have pre-assigned meeting times; you and your faculty mentor will meet according to the schedule provided in your Thesis Proposal.

There is no single correct format for a thesis. The norms of your field should guide the writing and presentation. Choose the style manual most relevant to your field of study and use it consistently. Thesis projects must use proper grammar and syntax.

Complete your project and submit it to your thesis committee by the Honors College deadline. Your committee members will review your work and identify revisions that need to be made before your thesis can be defended.

Defend your thesis.

If your faculty mentor approves your project for defense, you will present your research at Honors College Thesis Day. Thesis defenses are open to the public and mark the completion of a substantial academic achievement.

Thesis defenses typically take the following form:

• Presentation of your research findings (15-25 minutes)
• Opportunity for questions from thesis committee members
• Opportunity for general audience questions
• Committee deliberations regarding project (everyone else leaves the room)
• Student receives feedback (Pass, Pass with revisions, or Did not pass)

Thesis resources, including important dates and faculty and student guides, can be found on the Honors College Canvas page

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Completing your thesis is an exciting and enriching process. Make sure to take the time you need to plan, execute, discuss, and submit your thesis. Keep the procedures and deadlines below in mind as you take on your thesis journey. If you are planning to complete your thesis in the current semester, you may find the Honors College  thesis and graduation calendar  helpful in organizing your path. 

Develop a thesis plan

Select a director and second reader, confirm preliminary requirements.

• Apply for thesis approval and enroll in thesis credit hours

Complete your thesis: components and formatting guidelines

Defend your thesis, submit your completed thesis.

• Receive a grade of B or higher for your thesis

Seize opportunities to get to know your professors. Reach out to faculty whose work interests you. Discuss their work and how it could connect to potential thesis topics and ask how you might join their scholarship team. Work with your Honors academic mentor to develop a thesis completion plan well in advance of your graduation date. They can help you plan ahead to make sure you have time for a full research/creative experience while also taking courses that interest you and fitting in other opportunities, such as study aboard and internships. Of course, plans can change, so be sure to review and revise your thesis completion plan with your Honors College academic mentor each semester. 

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Your thesis director must be a tenured or tenure-track faculty member from App State. Your Honors academic mentor can help you identify and connect with potential thesis directors that fit with your interests and your personality. However, finding a director is your responsibility and the process of searching for your director should start well before it is time to begin your thesis. You will work with your director to identify, plan, and execute your thesis project and your director will assign your final grade for your thesis course. Students typically meet weekly with their thesis directors throughout the thesis process. 

You must also identify a second reader from outside your director’s home department. Your second reader will foster interdisciplinary thinking and provide insights from another perspective. They could be a tenured-track or non-tenure-track faculty member or someone from the community who is not employed at App State. If you would like to petition to consider a second reader from a different program within the same department as your thesis director, email the Honors College Dean with your request and include an explanation as to how your preferred second reader’s expertise can help you broaden the perspectives of your work. 

Share your work regularly with your second reader for feedback. Do not wait until a final draft is ready. You want to incorporate their feedback throughout the process. 

Together, your director and second reader will form your thesis committee. Students who are also completing Departmental Honors should contact their respective departments/college for any additional requirements regarding the thesis committee. 

Before registering for thesis hours, meet with your Honors academic mentor to make sure you are on track to complete the requirements for graduating with University Honors. 

Enroll in thesis hours and apply for approval of your full thesis plan

We encourage you to complete your 3-credit thesis project over a minimum of 2 semesters to give yourself the time you need to build an excellent thesis.

• Submit a special course form to register for thesis credits in each semester of your thesis work. Find the appropriate form and read more about thesis registration  here .
• Let us know more about your full thesis plan by completing the  Honors College Thesis Application  in the semester in which you are completing your second thesis credit. The application asks you to  attach a 1 to 2-page thesis prospectus (a.k.a. plan) and provide several names and email addresses for approval routing, including your thesis director’s name and your second reader’s name. Be particularly careful to enter the email address correctly. Approval requests will be sent to the addresses you enter and if they are incorrectly keyed your application cannot be approved. 

Our   Honors College Thesis Information Guide  further details the distinct thesis course registration and thesis application processes. 

Your thesis must include:

a title page using the formatting in the  linked sample title page .

an abstract.

double-spaced text, unless specific formatting requires otherwise. 1.25-inch left margins, and 1-inch right, top, and bottom margins.

a minimum of 10 pages of written content. Creative thesis projects, such as performances, design projects, or exhibitions, can use this written component to provide context for their work, explain the project’s goals, and reflect on the accomplishments of the project. Projects not related to such creative endeavors will likely contain significantly more written work. 

properly formatted citations using a citation style that is appropriate for your discipline. Most importantly, once you choose a reference style, you should be consistent in your application. 

After writing your thesis, you will present your findings in your thesis defense. Work with your thesis director to determine exactly when you’re ready for your defense, and when you are ready, complete the following steps: 

reserve a room for the thesis defense. Make sure that the room is big enough to hold guests from outside your thesis committee and that it has the technology that you need to give your presentation. You can use App State’s room reservation system to reserve spaces in Appalachian Hall. 

let the Honors College know about your defense by sharing the details through our Thesis Defense Google Form . This needs to be done at least 3 days in advance of the defense date. Soon after you submit this form you, your thesis committee, and the honors staff will receive calendar invitations to your defense. Someone form the Honors College will do their best to attend your defense, but it’s not required that we be there. 

share a copy of your thesis with your committee prior to the defense. Aim to get this copy to them at least one week prior to the date of the defense. 

create and deliver a presentation outlining your thesis work. This is your “defense,” although, we like to think of it more as a celebration of your work. The length of the presentation depends on your discipline; your director will let you know their expectations. Typically, presentations are between 20 and 30 minutes, but some are shorter and some are longer. 

answer questions from your committee and other guests following the presentation. You may then spend some time talking with just your committee. Following that conversation, you’ll be excused while your committee decides what edits or updates need to be made and the timeline for those updates. Finally, you’ll be invited back to discuss next steps.  

complete any edits that the thesis committee shares with you as a result of the thesis defense process. 

Collect the following: 

a complete, approved copy of your thesis

a digital copy of your thesis cover-page, signed by everyone except the Honors College Dean. 

optionally, if you decide to purchase bound copies of your thesis, you’ll need to complete the thesis binding information form and obtain proof of payment via TouchNet ,

optionally, if you decide to include your thesis in Appalachian State’s Institutional Repository , you’ll need to complete the thesis release form and the thesis metadata form .

Then follow the process describe on our thesis submission page to finalize your thesis submission. 

Receive a grade of B or higher for your thesis 

Your thesis director is responsible for assigning your thesis grade, and this does not need to occur until grades are due at the end of the semester. If you do not have time between the defense and the end of the semester to implement all necessary changes, you could discuss the possibility of receiving an incomplete grade with your director, although this may delay your graduation. You must receive a B or higher on your thesis to meet the Honors College thesis requirement. 

Honors College

The what and why.

The culmination of the Honors Bachelors degree, the Honors Thesis is a significant undergraduate research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member approved by the Departmental Honors Liaison in the student’s major.

The culmination of the Honors Bachelors degree, the Honors Thesis is a significant undergraduate research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member approved by the Departmental Honors Liaison in the student’s major. Its purpose is to advance knowledge and understanding within the context of a research university and to further develop the student’s intellectual, professional and personal growth as a member of the Honors College. Thesis projects may take different forms in different majors – e.g. laboratory experiments, historical research or artistic creations, to name a few – but always demonstrate research expertise in the major field, a command of relevant scholarship and an effort to contribute to that scholarship.

Whether you’re committed to working in your major field, or keeping your options open, completing an Honors Thesis gives you the experience to help you get where you want to go.

Gain real research experience in your field and learn how to communicate it. Tackle and own a project that you’re passionate about. Stretch yourself intellectually through close work with a faculty expert. And the practical value of an Honors Thesis? Unlimited. An Honors Thesis helps you to:

Get accepted to grad school, medical school, law school Competitive programs greatly value research experience and the motivation, maturity, and depth of study required to complete a thesis. Find a job. Employers, in your field or outside it, seek candidates with the commitment and practical skills required to complete an independent project. Figure out your path. Do you even like research in your major? Or are you ready to try something else?

Each department defines the appropriate topics, parameters and standards of Honors thesis research. Faculty outside of the major may supervise thesis projects with the approval of the Departmental Honors Liaison in the student’s major. Topics might be developed out of faculty research, coursework, class projects, UROP projects, community engaged research or even internships. The required Thesis Proposal Form must be signed by both the Thesis Faculty Mentor and the Departmental Honors Liaison within the student’s major. Take a look at our general Thesis Guidelines.

There is no uniform required length for Honors theses, which vary widely across different fields and topics. However, a range of 30-40 pages is common. Departmental Honors Liaison in each major and the Faculty Supervisor will set specific expectations. See examples of theses from your major here.

DEVELOPING A THESIS

Think About Potential Thesis Topics While taking upper-level classes in your major, start thinking about what topics you like that are being discussed.  What interests you?  What sounds like a good project? Is there a paper, group project, or internship  you have completed and would like to continue or develop further? If you are in the sciences and are working in a research lab, is there a project you could start working on that might culminate in your thesis? Talk to your professors!  Based on your classes and other academic or research experiences, think about narrowing down to a more specific topic. See examples of theses in your major.

Second and third years typically see students refining their interests in their major, and starting to hone in on a research topic. Continue taking classes in your major, and paying attention to things like: topics that interest you; faculty whose research is interesting, and with whom you connect; questions you have that don't seem like they have good answers. These are all important data in developing your project! Make sure that you are a part of the Thesis Mentoring Community, and that you are consulting those modules and attending events that are of interest to you. And connect with other students in your major - though everyone types their own thesis, we never think in a vacuum and having a community of peers makes the process so much more fun. Also, be in touch with your Departmental Honors Liaison. You can determine who that is from the link below.

Departmental Honors Liaison

For many of you, this could be your first time working on a big research project. You might be excited, but you also might be nervous and feel unprepared. All of those things are normal! The Thesis Mentorship Community (TMC) is here to help with that. This community has a living-learning community (LLC) component but also is open to all students in the Honors College via the Canvas Course for the community. The TMC is open to students in their second year and beyond, and will help guide (mentor) you through the thesis process from preliminary planning, to research, and on to the writing of the thesis. Information on the Canvas course as well as programming organized through the Canvas course connects students to other honors students in their field of study as well as faculty in their home department and resources throughout the larger university that will assist in the thesis research and writing process.

Meet with your Departmental Honors Liaison to discuss potential topics and faculty members to serve as your Thesis Faculty Mentor. (If you are working in a research lab, usually the professor over the lab can be your thesis mentor.)

Meet with Thesis Faculty Mentor and Solidify Topic: Meet with your Faculty Mentor and confirm the topic and scope of your thesis.  Work together on creating a timeline for your thesis work, and establish how you will go through the revision and completion process. After you have finalized your thesis topic, submit a signed Honors Thesis Proposal form to the Honors College.

Meet with Your Departmental Honors Liaison

THESIS COMPLETION TIMELINE

You have your thesis topic and mentor, now the real work begins. Here are the steps you need to take to complete your Honors thesis.

*Note: Dates are for a Spring graduate, modify accordingly if you are graduating in a different semester

WRITE YOUR THESIS

Typically during your Third and/or Fourth Year

Turn in the Completed Thesis Proposal Form via the link in the pertinent announcement for your semester and year of graduation in the TMC. The soft turn-in date for this form is the third week of your semester before graduation (so fall for spring graduation, etc) to ensure you are on track.

If you are not yet a member of the TMC, you can join the Honors  Thesis Mentorship Community Canvas page  (where you will need to log in using your CIS credentials). At that point, please click 'Enroll in Course'"

Be sure to meet with your Faculty Mentor to agree on a schedule for reviewing your progress, submitting drafts, making final revisions, etc. Theses with approval signatures are due to the Honors College one week before grades are due to the Registrar's Office , the semester you plan to graduate.

Please use the Thesis Formatting Template for your final thesis.

Sign up for **** 4999 (Honors Thesis Course in your major)

4999 is a 3 credit hour class in your major, which indicates you are working independently with your supervisor on your thesis. Talk to your Departmental Honors Liaison or major academic advisor to receive a permission code.

Also make sure your major advisor has declared you for an Honors Bachelors Degree in your major (HBA, HBS, HBFA etc.)

PRESENT YOUR WORK

Honors students must present their thesis work at the annual  Undergraduate Research Symposium  at the U, at NCUR, or at discipline related research conferences

PUBLISH YOUR WORK

You can also publish in the U’s Undergraduate Research Journal. Submissions are accepted year-round for online publication each summer

Click here to submit – students must submit on their own behalf

FINAL SUBMISSION OF YOUR THESIS

Your final Honors Thesis will require electronic signatures from your Thesis Faculty Mentor, Departmental Honors Liaison, and Department Chair before you submit it to the Honors College. Approval signatures are due to the Honors College one week before grades are due to the Registrar's Office , the semester you plan to graduate. Please give yourself and Faculty Mentor at least three weeks to make final revisions and collect your three signatures.

Submit an electronic copy of your final Honors thesis with e-signature approvals from your Thesis Faculty Mentor, Departmental Honors Liaison, and the Department Chair. The Honors College will provide you with the upload link during your final semester.

Turn in a signed USpace Permission Form when you submit your thesis. USpace is the J. Willard Marriot Library’s institutional repository and provides permanent electronic storage for your work to be publicly available. If you have questions or concerns about making your thesis available through USpace, please contact the main Honors Office.

APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Spring Graduates (January 17th), Fall Graduates (September 4 th ), Summer Graduates (May 20 th )

Information on this process can be found through the Office of the Registrar

APPLY FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARS DESIGNATION (URSD)

Students who complete two semesters of research with a faculty mentor and present and publish their work (for example in the Undergraduate Research Symposium & Abstracts Journal) are eligible for this special transcript designation. Deadlines found here .

Honors Thesis

The Honors Thesis is an opportunity to undertake original thinking and to work closely with faculty members on advanced research topics or creative endeavors.

The Honors Thesis is a substantial study of a carefully defined question or problem that’s important to you. This problem may be critical, experimental, applied, or creative in nature.

Every Honors Thesis will take the form of a written document that demonstrates critical thinking, a mastery of disciplinary material, and the communication of complex ideas. For the Creative Portfolio, your document will be accompanied by an artifact such as a musical score, film, computer program, or invention that embodies the work done for the thesis. The completion of an Honors Thesis concludes with a final presentation.

Why do an Honors Thesis?

The Honors Thesis is a comprehensive effort of original scholarship and is the culminating experience of your Commonwealth Honors College academic journey. 

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The Honors Thesis

HON 391 – Introduction to Thesis Research, 1 credit   HON 498 & HON 499  – Honors Thesis, 3 credits per course  

Honors students begin their thesis journey in HON 391, Introduction to Thesis Research, a required 1-credit course that is a prerequisite for HON 498. HON 391 is designed to provide prospective Honors thesis writers with the background and resources necessary to produce quality independent work. 

HON 498 and HON 499 are required to complete the Honors Thesis requirement. These courses have no formal meeting time; instead, thesis students and their advisors themselves schedule meeting times throughout the two semesters.The thesis advisor will assign the grades for the courses.

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The Honors Thesis

As the centerpiece of our Research and Creative Honors Program (RH) , the Honors Thesis gives undergraduates the opportunity to take their research and/or creative work to the next level.

RH students work closely with their Faculty Advisor to complete their Honors Thesis over the course of two sequential semesters. During the first semester (HON 498), students develop a comprehensive proposal for the project, which is then presented to their Honors Thesis Committee. If approved, RH students proceed to the second semester (HON 499) to complete the proposed project and ultimately defend the final Honors Thesis to their committee. RH students also present an academic poster of their Honors Thesis at the Research and Creative Honors Forum.

Options for Your Project

The Honors Thesis is open to students from all majors. While most RH projects culminate in a traditional research thesis, students majoring in the arts may complete a thesis by crafting an original artistic work.

• Research thesis : an original research project culminating in a written thesis that aligns with academic standards of the student’s field of study. The methodology used in these projects can include field observation, analyses of printed sources, qualitative research (e.g., interviews), survey research, and/or controlled experimentation.
• Creative thesis : an original artistic work that reflects the student’s academic discipline. Examples of creative thesis projects include choreographing a dance, writing a novella or collection of short stories, or composing a complex piece of music.

Your Thesis Committee

The Honors Thesis is ultimately graded by a committee of three faculty members:

• Faculty Advisor – a UNLV professor with expertise in topics related to the thesis
• Committee Member – a UNLV professor typically from the student’s major
• Honors College Faculty Member – an Honors professor who represents the Honors College

It is the responsibility of the RH student to confirm their Faculty Advisor and additional Committee Member. The Associate Dean will inform the student of their assigned Honors College Faculty Member for the committee.

Honors Thesis Forms

• Thesis Committee Membership Form
• Thesis Proposal Approval Form
• Thesis Defense & Final Examination Form

Helpful Resources

• Honors Thesis Formatting Guidelines
• Useful Tips for the Honors Thesis

The Honors Thesis is an in-depth capstone experience, required of all honors scholars, to provide them with opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of their major disciplines, closer intellectual interaction with faculty members and well-rounded preparation for their career goals. Honors scholars use primary literature, data gathering, artistic or technological approaches in their disciplines to produce a year-long, sustained research or creative experience. The quality of the thesis is essentially the result of scholarly diligence, faculty mentor oversight and thesis readers suggestions.

The Directors of the different Honors Programs at ETSU can answer many questions about the Honors thesis, as can the Coordinators of the different Honors-in-Discipline programs.

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Getting started

Preparing for the honors thesis

What is the honors thesis?

The honors thesis is the culmination of Barrett students’ honors experience and their entire undergraduate education.

The honors thesis is an original piece of work developed by a student under the guidance of a thesis committee. It is an opportunity for students to work closely with faculty on important research questions and creative ideas. The honors thesis can have either a research or creative focus, and enables students to design, execute and present an intellectually rigorous project in their chosen field of study.

The first step in the honors thesis process is the completion of a thesis preparation workshop.

These workshops are places for you to brainstorm topics, learn about the honors thesis process, gain feedback on your ideas, ask questions, and create a to-do list for your honors thesis. Completion of a thesis preparation workshop is required before enrolling in thesis credits, and we encourage you to participate in a workshop by the first semester of your junior year.

There are two options for completing a thesis preparation workshop.

Enroll in the online self-paced workshop

Or, sign up to attend a live workshop offered in the fall or spring semester:

Mon, Feb 5th 10:30 - 11:30am  Athena Conference Room UCB 201 (West Valley campus)  RSVP

Wed, Feb 7th 10:00am - 11:00am  Athena Conference Room UCB 201 (West Valley campus)  RSVP 

Thu, Feb 8th 2:30pm - 3:30pm  Athena Conference Room UCB 201 (West Valley campus)  RSVP

Fri, Feb 9th 4pm - 5pm  Hayden Library Room 236 (Tempe campus)  RSVP

Thu, Feb 15th 4:30pm - 6pm  Hayden Library Room 236 (Tempe campus)  RSVP

Thu, Feb 29th 5pm - 6:30pm  Virtual (Zoom)  RSVP

Fri, Mar 15th 4pm - 5:30pm  Hayden Library Room 236 (Tempe campus)  RSVP

Fri, Apr 5th 4pm - 5:30pm  Virtual (Zoom)  RSVP

Thu, Apr 11th 5pm - 6:30pm  Virtual (Zoom)  RSVP

Ready to take the next step?

Following the completion of a thesis preparation workshop, Barrett students should schedule a thesis advising appointment with their Barrett Honors Advisor to discuss and review the guidebook, checklist and the due dates that correspond with the semester they intend to complete their undergraduate degree.

Honors Thesis Student Guidebook

Please explore the resources available to you within this guidebook to ensure your success. Refer to the checklist on page 13 to continue moving forward in the process.

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Student Guidebook sections

What is the honors thesis.

The honors thesis project is an original piece of work by a student, in collaboration with their thesis director and committee. Most students complete an honors thesis within their major department but may choose a topic outside of the major. Each department may set its own standards for methodology (i.e., empirical, comparative, or descriptive), project length, and so on. Review the relevant Opportunities in the Major documents created by the Faculty Honors Advisors (FHAs)  here , and contact the FHAs in your area(s) of interest for additional information.

A thesis can be:

• A scholarly research project involving analysis that is presented in written form. Represents a commitment to research, critical thinking, and an informed viewpoint of the student.
• A creative project that combines scholarship and creative work in which the primary outcome consists of something other than a written document but includes a written document that supports the creative endeavor and involves scholarly research.
• A group project that brings together more than one Barrett student to work on a thesis collaboratively. Working in a group gives students valuable experience and enables them to take on larger, more complicated topics. Students may begin a group project with approval of a Thesis Director.

Selecting a Topic

Because the honors thesis is the culmination of undergraduate studies, begin thinking about a topic early. Many students base the honors thesis on an aspect of coursework, internship, or research. Once an area of interest is identified, take two or three courses that concentrate in that specific area.  Selecting a topic should ultimately be done under the guidance of faculty. The honors thesis is a joint effort between students and faculty.

Consider these tips and resources as you begin the process of selecting a topic: 

• Reflect on past experience to determine interests.
• Talk to faculty including Faculty Honors Advisors about topics that are interesting and relevant to coursework, major, career interests, or from ongoing faculty research.
• View past honors theses through the ASU Library Digital Repository .

Thesis Pathways

Honors Thesis Pathways are unique thesis opportunities, where students can be paired with faculty on interesting and engaging topics. The pathway options provide students a structured experience in completing their thesis, while researching a topic that interests them.

The committee consists of a Director, a Second Committee Member, and may include a Third Committee Member. Ultimately, your committee must approve your thesis/creative project, so work closely with them throughout the process.  Specific academic unit committee requirements can be found here .

• Any member of ASU faculty with professional expertise in the project area. (This excludes graduate students.)
• Includes lecturer and tenure-line faculty.
• Primary supervisor of the project.
• Conducts regular meetings, provides feedback, sets expectations, and presides over the defense.

*Emeritus faculty may serve as thesis directors as approved by the FHA from the department which the thesis is to be completed. Directors are expected to be physically present at the honors thesis defense. They may not be reimbursed for travel related to attending the defense.

Second Committee Member

• Individual whom you and your Director decide is appropriate to serve based on knowledge and experience with the thesis topic.
• Credentials will be determined by the Director and the criteria of that academic unit.
• Conducts regular meetings, provides feedback, and offers additional evaluation at the defense.

Third Committee Member (optional-varies by academic unit)

• Faculty member or qualified professional.
• If required, credentials will be determined by the Director and the criteria of that academic unit.
• External Examiners are Third Committee Members.
• Offer insight and expertise on the topic and provides additional evaluation at the defense.

The prospectus serves as an action plan for the honors thesis and provides a definitive list of goals, procedures, expectations, and an overall timeline including internal deadlines for your work. This will lay the groundwork for your project and serve as a reference point for you and your committee. You and your committee should work together to solidify a topic and create project goals. 

Submit your prospectus online

Registration and Grading

To register:

• Be enrolled in Barrett, The Honors College and in academic good standing. 
• Have the approval of the faculty member who serves as the Director. 
• In-person Barrett thesis workshop
• Online (via Blackboard) Barrett thesis workshop. Self-enroll- search words “Barrett Honors Thesis Online Workshop”
• Major specific thesis preparatory workshop or course may be available in limited academic units.

Register for the honors thesis through the department of the Director .   First, obtain override permission from the department of the Director during normal enrollment periods. 

Thesis Credits (up to 6 hours)

• 492 Honors Directed Study: taken in the first semester during research and creation of the project (not offered by all departments).
• 493 Honors Thesis: taken in the second semester for defense and completion of the project.  
• 492 and 493 are sequential and may not be taken in the same semester.  
• You must register for and successfully complete at least 493 (or its equivalent) to graduate from Barrett, The Honors College.

Grading the Honors Thesis

When the honors thesis is completed and approved by the committee, the Director assigns a course grade. Criteria and evaluation for grading are determined by the Director and the standards of that academic discipline.   

If you enroll in 492, the Director has the option of assigning a Z grade until the project is completed.

The assignment of a Z grade indicates that a project is in progress and delays placement of a final grade until completion. 

Defense and Final Steps

• Presentation and summary of the honors thesis. Format, content, and length are determined by the Director and standards of the content area. Plan to review the origins of the project, its scope, the methodology used, significant findings, and conclusions. 
• Submit final draft to the committee at least two weeks before the defense. Allow time for revisions leading up to the defense.
• Work with your committee to set a defense and report to Barrett using the Honors Defense and Thesis Approval form. Once submitted, your Director will automatically be emailed an approval link on the date of your defense.
• All committee members must participate in the defense.
• Group projects: Each student is required to submit an individual Honors Defense and Thesis Approval form. All group members must participate in the defense. 
• Defenses are open to the ASU community and published to the Defense Calendar.
• Following the presentation, committee members will ask questions about issues raised in the work, choices made in the research, and any further outcomes.
• At the conclusion of the discussion, the committee will convene to provide an outcome that will determine next steps.

Thesis Outcomes

• Minor format/editorial corrections may be suggested.
• Director will report approval using the Final Thesis Approval link emailed to them on the defense date.
• Your next step is to upload your approved final project to the Barrett Digital Repository.

Provisional Approval (Common outcome)

• More significant revisions required.
• Once revisions are complete, Director will report approval using the Final Thesis Approval link emailed to them on the defense date.
• Your next step is to upload your approved final project to the Barrett Digital Repository after revisions are approved.

Not approved (Least common outcome)

• Basic design and/or overall execution of the honors thesis is significantly flawed.
• The Director and committee may continue working with the student to make major revisions. You should discuss this with committee and Honors Advisor about implications on Barrett graduation.

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As a CHC student, you will complete a thesis project during your fourth year. You will apply the critical thinking and communication skills you have learned in the CHC to explore ideas, problems, approaches, and practices in your field of study. We explain the significance of the thesis project and how the process works.

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What is the thesis project?

Like climbing Mt. Hood, cooking a seven-course meal or writing a book of poetry, each thesis project is a unique accomplishment.

Through your thesis project, you can explore questions, solve problems, create a portfolio, conduct original research, write a business or marketing plan, or work with professors on an issue or project related to your own career goals.

Why should I do a thesis project?

An honors thesis project is valuable not only in and of itself, but also because of how you will grow, personally and academically, throughout the process.

Your thesis project will provide you with skills employers and graduate or professional schools value: the ability to manage projects, apply your knowledge, communicate complex ideas and work both independently and collaboratively. 

“It is okay to be non-traditional! The thesis I created was nothing like a classic research paper and at the beginning I had no idea that was even allowed.”

—Angela Pelky, Class of 2023, Computer Science

 How a thesis topic is born

“I wanted to find a project that allowed me to express myself creatively. I also do a lot of self reflection in my spare time and enjoy looking inward as a way of understanding the world around me. My primary thesis advisor was very adaptive and kind, encouraging me to identify a project that I would be thrilled to work on.”

—Calvin Warner, Environmental Studies, Class of 2023 The Impact of Casual Observation on Environmental Appreciation and Personal Wellbeing

“I kind of paved my own path with this thesis project. I was combining the fields of entrepreneurship and computer science, so I thought about valuable processes that applied to both fields. As part of computer science projects, you go through a multi-step process of defining requirements, designing those requirements, and finally testing them. I used these templates as a basis for my project.”

—Angela Pelky, Computer Science, Class of 2023 A Journey to Build a Dog Walking Application

“Lean into a topic or experience that you found fascinating, like study abroad, to get the most out of that one experience and make the thesis project slightly outside your typical realm - that difference will make your project more interesting and easier to work on through the year.”

—Grace Miyoshi, Journalism, Class of 2023 Monopponom as an emerging Japansese American craft: Creating a transcultural public relations plan

Three Steps to a Successful Thesis Project

Design your project.

It's never too early to start planning!

• Take HC 277 Thesis Orientation
• Develop an idea or a question around what inspires you in your field of study
• Identify a primary thesis advisor who agrees to be on your thesis committee
• Enroll in HC 477 Thesis Prospectus

Act on your ideas.

Since every student’s thesis project is unique, the precise steps involved in completing yours will be specific to you. You might:

• Perform lab or library research, collect data in the field, engage with the community, create artwork, design, compose, choreograph...
• Take independent study credits
• Apply for funding

No matter what, make sure you stay in close contact with your primary thesis advisor.

Share the results.

Communication is the critical path to completing your thesis project. Get ready to: 

• Write up your thesis project , which may also include performance, artwork, recordings, or other digital media
• Defend your thesis project  in a 20-30 minute oral presentation
• Participate in the optional but fun Three-Minute Thesis competition (watch the most recent 3MT competition )
• Archive your thesis project

How will I be supported in the thesis project?

► Field-specific expertise  and mentorship from your chosen Primary Thesis Advisor

► General support  through the thesis project from your CHC Representative

► Required courses  dedicated to planning: Thesis Orientation and Thesis Prospectus

► Starting sophomore year, general  academic advising  from your CHC Faculty Advisor

► A curriculum designed to strengthen your  research, analysis and communication skills

► Access to faculty and  funding opportunities  via CHC's  Mentored Research Program

► Option to join Writing in Community groups that build time and accountability into your schedule

► Option to take  independent research credits  that let you focus on your thesis project

► Dedicated  thesis resource staff  ready to answer your questions

“Schedule an appointment with a librarian at the beginning of your research. They have extensive knowledge of the best databases to utilize and can guide you in using search engines and filters to your advantage. This will maximize your efficiency and empower you to start your thesis journey with confidence.” ​​​​​

—Yessica Roldan, Human Physiology, Class of 2023 Nintedanib: A New Hope for Patients with Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

Thesis Resource Staff

Beyond your chosen thesis committee, the Clark Honors College also has dedicated staff to support you during your thesis process, from start to finish. 

Miriam Alexis Jordan CHC Academic and Thesis Programs Manager

Miriam Alexis Jordan  provides administrative and technical support on benchmarks and protocols as you progress through the academic and thesis process toward graduation. She believes in the importance of a liberal arts education (and lifelong learning) and is committed to your student success. When you are ready to begin the thesis process, Miriam is your guide.

Email :  [email protected] Phone : 541-346-2511

Cecilia Justina CHC Undergraduate Program Assistant

Cecilia Justina  provides support for formatting your thesis document. She can review thesis drafts at least 10 days prior to your defense date and provide feedback for corrections to be made after your defense. She is available to answer any questions about thesis formatting. 

Email :  [email protected] Phone : 541-346-1298

Research Help at UO Libraries

Jeffrey Staiger is the Library Liaison for the Clark Honors College and the Humanities Librarian for the University of Oregon Libraries. Jeffrey is a research specialist who can answer any questions regarding the library or your research projects, as well as to connect you with other library services. UO Libraries has specific librarians to support research in most of the academic disciplines studied at the university. View a complete list of subject and area librarians on the library website. 

Email :  [email protected] Phone : 541-346-1897

More questions about the thesis project?

We've got answers. Students should read the Frequently Asked Questions about the CHC Thesis Project. If you are a Primary Thesis Advisor or a CHC Representative, find helpful information below. 

Primary Thesis Advisor Handbook

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The capstone experience of the Honors College curriculum is the thesis, conducted across two consecutive semesters. This unique opportunity allows students to conduct scholarly research or a creative project under the direct guidance of faculty mentors.

A thesis project is required of every student who graduates from the University Honors College. The purpose of the thesis or project is to prepare the student for graduate or professional school, to provide an opportunity for the student to complete a scholarly or creative project of significant proportions, and to gain a new perspective on knowledge by becoming a contributor to the recognized knowledge in a particular field of study. This experience provides invaluable preparation and a competitive edge to students applying to graduate or professional schools.

The Honors College recognizes the importance of faculty and student involvement in research and scholarship. Theses and creative project papers are bound and placed in a permanent collection. A special Honors College Scholarship Display is maintained in the Thesis Defense Room (HONR 203B). This display includes both unpublished creative work as well as published work in the form of books and articles. Examples of works by both students and faculty are included. Our display is updated periodically, and visitors are invited to view the display throughout the year.

Completion of the thesis requires several sequential steps and the submission of several forms, all of which are available online or in the Honors College main office (HONR 205). Students about to embark on their thesis project are strongly encouraged to meet with the Honors College advisor (HONR 227 or 229).

Thesis Tutorial (UH 4900)

The Honors Thesis Tutorial, a one-credit hour pass/fail course, is designed to guide students and their advisors in the completion of a thesis proposal. This course provides students who undertake the Honors thesis a transition from traditional course work to the rigors and excitement of independent research. Thesis writers should register for UH 4900 the second semester of their junior year.

The tutorial’s objectives include narrowing the topic, collecting a working bibliography, preliminary reading of sources, and writing the proposal. This proposal is vetted through a committee consisting of the Thesis Director, Committee Chair, and a second reader as applicable.

This course is to precede the final step of the Honors sequence, the independent project (UH 4950). To enroll in UH 4900, students must on track to complete the Honors graduation requirements or the Honors Associate requirements, as well as maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher.

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Honors Independent Research (UH 4950)

Once a thesis proposal is approved by the thesis committee, students may register for Honors Independent Research, a three-credit hour graded course, in the subsequent semester. Thesis writers are encouraged to enter this phase of thesis production during the first semester of their senior year so they have an additional semester to finish in the event that some extenuating circumstance delays completion of the project. 

Students should understand that Honors Independent Research (UH 4950) is treated as a course in that credit is awarded and a grade is given. When for unforeseeable reasons a student cannot complete UH 4950 on schedule, he or she must drop or withdraw from the course to avoid getting a failing grade (F). A temporary grade of incomplete (I) may be given if the student is not graduating at the end of the semester and intends to complete the project during the following semester.

Thesis Scholarship Support

Two major sources of research funding are made available to qualified MTSU students through the  College of Graduate Studies . The  Undergraduate Research Program  offers a series of awards ranging from $700-$3,250. Students are encouraged to apply for funding through these two resources and can also apply for Honors support. 

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What to Expect at Your Thesis Defense and Celebration

• Be prepared to give an overview of your project that is not so specialized that it will make sense to a multidisciplinary audience.
• Be prepared to summarize and discuss your methodology, examples, and conclusions.
• Did the project turn out as you expected?
• What lessons did you learn by doing this project?
• What did you discover about yourself by doing your project?
• If you could start over, what would you do differently?
• How do you think this experience will impact your future, especially if planning to go to graduate school?
• Be prepared for photos to be taken with your entire committee.
• Parents and significant others are welcome. However, they cannot go into the thesis defense room during your defense. But they can be there afterwards for the tolling of the bells, and picture taking..

Honors College thesis archives are maintained in the Thesis Defense Room (HONR 203B).

Thesis Archives Collection at Walker Library

Honors College  thesis archives collection  (as of Spring 2015) are now preserved online through Walker Library’s institutional repository called JEWLScholar and are indexed in the library’s catalog. There are two ways to access the Honors Thesis Collection. One way is to visit  http://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu . Under “Collections in JEWLScholar@MTSU” located in the center of the homepage, click on Theses and Dissertations. Select Honors College Theses to browse submissions from 2015 forward. These items are also searchable by author, title, subject, date, or keyword. When current students are preparing a thesis for submission, the Honors College will provide a form for the student to sign acknowledging the institutional repository as a platform for accessing the thesis online. If a student does not want his/her thesis preserved or discoverable online, then the student must indicate that on the Honors College thesis submission form in the space provided. The Honors College Theses collection is also discoverable in  VuFind , the library’s public interface of the library catalog. This MTSU Theses collection in the catalog includes Ph.D. dissertations, Masters theses and Honors theses. You can limit the search parameters to only include Honors theses by typing “honors” in the search box and clicking “Find” to repopulate with only Honors theses as depicted in this  image. The  thesis archives prior to 2015 , are printed copies maintained in Special Collections (4th floor) of the James E. Walker Library. These are also cataloged and depicted with the red arrow in  this image . Instructions on how to navigate JEWLScholar and how to use your thesis published in JEWLScholar . 

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Honors students can choose to submit one of three types of thesis projects:

• Traditional Research: involves research in a student’s discipline and a written, academic thesis.
• Applied Research/Design: involves research and designing a product or process of practical use in their discipline.
• Creative Research: involves research and a creative project, usually in the fine or media arts.

The form of the thesis is determined by a student’s discipline, their topic, and a discussion with their advisor.

You may complete a thesis outside of your major. However, before making that decision, you should ask yourself whether you are academically prepared by having taken the relevant coursework to undertake a scholarly or creative project outside your own major and discuss your level of preparedness with your chosen thesis advisor.

Every thesis will be a different length, determined by the conventions of the student’s discipline. However, the scope and length of the project should represent a full year’s worth of work.

Often, the length of a written, academic thesis is that of a typical, scholarly article in the student’s and advisor’s field. The project should be appropriately ambitious.

A creative or applied design project will include a thorough, critical introduction (often 8-10 pages in length), which provides framework for the project.

Your thesis advisor will submit your thesis to the Honors College, using a form that we provide. That submission begins the review process.

Not quite yet. The submission is the beginning of the review process. Once your advisor submits your thesis, it will be reviewed by the appropriate the school director. The school director sometimes asks for revisions before approving the thesis.

Once the school director approves the thesis, it is then sent to an objective Honors Reader who has knowledge of the student’s field. If the Reader requires revisions, students will have ten days after receiving the Reader’s feedback to complete before final review and approval.

During your Junior year, you will enroll in HON 300/301. These course s provide a foundation of support as you begin working toward your thesis. During your first semester in this 1 credit-hour course, you will conduct faculty interviews in order to find an advisor who is a good match for your project. Your HON 300 professor will be there to provide guidance along the way.

Only students working with human subjects or vertebrate animals must apply for approval to do so by the University review board. No data may be collected until the respective board approval has been obtained . Obtaining protocol approval is the responsibility of the student and the thesis advisor.

IRB Approval

The IRB process can take some time, often 3-4 weeks for review. However, many students must revise their applications and resubmit, which makes the process even lengthier. These are conversations to have with your advisor, but you usually want to begin working on the application the summer before your senior year and have final approval no later than October (for spring thesis submissions). For students submitting in the fall, the process will need to begin much earlier. 

You must use the Honors thesis template for basic formatting (e.g., pagination, headings, table of contents, figures, margins, spacing, and font size) of the required preliminary thesis pages and of subsequent chapters. Theses in Mathematics will use LaTeX format.

Theses won’t be approved if they are not formatted correctly.

If you need help with formatting, you can schedule an appointment with Kelli Sellers, the Coordinator of Research Initiatives.

You will use the documentation style appropriate for your discipline. You can consult your thesis advisor if you have questions or need additional help

The Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research (DCUR) offers opportunities for students seeking grants and funding for their research. You can find out more about opportunities like the Eagle Spur program and the Drapeau Summer Research Grant Program (among others) by clicking below.

Undergraduate Research Funding

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• Many of our students present their work at academic conferences, including the Undergraduate Symposium hosted here at Southern Miss.
• Students also can submit their work for an opportunity to present at the Mississippi Undergraduate Honors Conference.
• All Honors students’ thesis projects that meet expectations are uploaded to Aquila , a digital database. If you want to publish your thesis—in a scholarly journal in your field, for instance—you can fill out an embargo request form to prevent your project from being uploaded to Aquila.

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Advanced Readings & Research (HON 3100 & 3101)

Please see the description of the Advanced Readings courses, during which students work with faculty mentors to lay the groundwork for their thesis projects .

Honors Thesis (HON 4V87)

Development of the thesis continues in a sequence of courses totaling four credit hours.  HON 4V87, Honors Thesis, is usually taken during the final two semesters.  As a variable hour class, student must register for the class and total number of credit hours, usually two hours each term.  In HON 4V87, students are expected to draft substantial sections of the thesis essay, often around half the thesis during each semester. The first section of the essay is quite often a review of the relevant literature, explored in the Readings courses, that places the thesis in the context of current scholarship. Subsequent sections then proceed to analyze primary sources, data, or laboratory results. At the conclusion of the project, the completed thesis is presented by the student and evaluated by a committee of at least three professors in a one-hour oral defense.

The Honors Program provides a set of specific guidelines and recommended procedures for every phase of the thesis project, but each thesis director may opt to modify the requirements of any thesis course at her or his discretion and evaluate the student's progress accordingly.

Honors Exit Review (HON 4088)

In the final semester before graduation, all Honors Program students should complete HON 4088, the Honors Exit Review. This serves primarily as an administrative check to ensure that all program requirements are fulfilled for a student to be certified as a graduate of the Honors Program. Please see the course syllabus .

Thesis Abstracts

Here is a collection of recent thesis abstracts indicative of the kinds of research and creative work pursued by Honors Program students as part of the thesis project. Browse through this list if you are curious about the kind of project that you might undertake.

Formatting the Thesis Project

Visit the Thesis Formatting Guidelines page  for detailed formatting instructions. This page includes information on the thesis project, how to format the final document to Honors Program specifications, submitting the final copy, and (if desired) ordering professionally bound copies for your own use.

Questions should be addressed to  Dr. Al Beck , Assistant Director of the Honors Program, or  Ms. Mary Ziehe , Honors Program Advisor.

Oral Defense

At your defense, your thesis mentor will need a copy of the  Oral Defense Form  (also known as the thesis defense signature page).  It is your responsibility to provide this form and the  Guidelines for the Oral Defense  (see below) to your thesis advisor prior to the defense.  (It is also a good idea to bring a copy of the Oral Defense Form with you to your defense in case the original form is lost, misplaced, or forgotten.)

Submitting the Final Thesis to BEARdocs

The final steps of the thesis involve submitting an electronic copy of the defended and revised thesis to the Honors Program. View our submission page to learn more. 

Library Resources

A list of library personnel who can direct you to pertinent sources of information in the library or online. Also, if you are having troubling creating a thesis defense committee, these faculty members can sometimes serve as a third reader on your committee.

Scheduling Calculator

Need help scheduling the thesis project? Do you find yourself always playing catch-up with various thesis deadlines? This  Scheduling Calculator  from the Baylor University Libraries will help you develop a timeline for writing each chapter, or for any other writing assignment that you might have. The calculator works best if you use the calculator to develop a schedule  for each chapter or section  rather than for the entire thesis. 

Other Important Documents

This  page  contains additional information regarding the thesis project.  Of particular interest are links  to the syllabus for thesis hours, HON 4V87, as well as guidelines for the oral defense and submission of the final copy of the thesis. 

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The purpose of this LibGuide is to provide guidelines for preparing and submitting your honors thesis through the Centennial Honors College at Western Illinois University . This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the guidelines provided by your academic department. The length and scope of honors theses vary by discipline, but they share some common characteristics:

An honors thesis is  your original research , not a summary of research that has been already published. AI use in an honors thesis is discouraged. However, any usage of an AI tool must be explicitly approved by your thesis advisor, and you must publish the entire input and response used in an appendix (as screenshots). The entire thesis must comply with the  University's Academic Integrity Policy .

An honors thesis is a culmination of your undergraduate study at WIU. It goes beyond any project or paper done for a course, but it may expand upon a term paper written for a course.

An honors thesis has an audience that is wider than that of an assignment written for a class. In writing an honors thesis, you are contributing to the body of knowledge in your discipline.

An honors thesis is a substantial written manuscript of at least 20 double-spaced pages, but the length often is considerably longer. In some disciplines, the length might be shorter. If your thesis is shorter than 20 pages, you should obtain explicit approval by the chair of your department/school. The appropriate length often mirrors the length of a typical journal article in the discipline. 

An honors thesis demonstrates substantial knowledge of a topic, as evidenced by a range of authoritative and appropriate sources in the works cited/references list.

An honors thesis showcases your very best academic work.

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2024 updates.

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The South Carolina Honors College is implementing several changes to advising and registration beginning in fall 2024.

• Honors students in phase one will now have a single academic advisor who is an expert in their major and Honors requirements. This change was initiated by USC leadership to streamline undergraduate academic advising and to improve the student experience. Students in later phases will transition to the new model in the near future.
• Honors advisors will no longer register students for Honors sections for courses during or after the advising appointment. Beginning with registration for spring 2025 classes, Honors students will register themselves for Honors and non-Honors courses during priority registration week.

Advising Changes in Honors

The new advising model will be implemented in the Honors College in several phases. Phase one begins immediately and will include students whose majors are housed in:

• Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC)
• College of Information and Communications (CIC)
• Darla Moore School of Business (DMSB)
• College of Nursing (CON)

Later phases will eventually include all other academic colleges. During fall 2024, students not included in the colleges listed above will continue to be assigned both an Honors advisor and an undergraduate academic advisor for their major. The timeline for later phases will be implemented on a rolling basis, and students will be notified of any changes in advance.

The Honors College will continue to provide student programming, unique events and valuable engagement opportunities that we have always offered our students.

Phase One Students

Students in MCEC, CIC, DMSB and CON will be assigned a new advisor on August 7 , and that information will be shared via email. This change will be reflected in Self-Service Carolina and EAB Navigate after the add/drop deadline on August 26.

Undergraduate Academic Advisors (UAAs) in this model are expert USC advisors, with 2+ years of advising experience, and have received additional training on Honors requirements and opportunities. Appointments with these advisors will be 45-60 minutes, and will cover academic major requirements, Carolina Core and Honors requirements.

Phase one Honors students pursuing dual degrees:

Students participating in later phases

Students participating in later phases will be advised by both an Honors advisor and UAA within their major in fall 2024. Appointments will continue to be 30 minutes with each advisor. Due to staffing changes, students may be assigned to a new Honors advisor for fall 2024. Students will be notified of their Honors advisor assignment on August 7 via email, and the change will be reflected in EAB Navigate after the add/drop deadline on August 26.

Advising FAQs

Once the Honors College has fully adopted the single advising model, all students will have an Honors-trained UAA embedded within their academic college. 

To ensure equitable support and prompt responses, Honors caseloads must remain small. Due to staffing changes and the new single advising model, reassignments are necessary. 

The UAAs chosen to work with our students in their academic colleges are experts in advising within that college and have received extensive training on Honors requirements and opportunities. Students will have the benefit of one advisor who can help navigate strategic overlaps between Honors and academic program requirements.

The timeline for later phases will be implemented on a rolling basis, and students will be notified of any changes in advance.

 Reach out to your assigned advisor.

For additional information or questions related to Honors advising updates, please contact our assistant dean of student affairs Dr. Kay Thomas (803.777.2409).

Registration Model Change

With USC’s upgrade to Banner 9 (Self-Service Carolina), the Honors College must adjust our current procedure for course registration. In the new system, it is no longer possible for Honors advisors to register students in courses. Moving forward, Honors students will register themselves for Honors and non-Honors sections of courses during priority registration week at their assigned ticket time .

Course registration will no longer take place during advising appointments. As a result, those appointments will no longer be scheduled by entry year, and students will have the flexibility to schedule their advising appointment any time between mid-September and priority registration week.

This change will go into effect for spring 2025 registration which occurs in fall 2024.

Permission to register for Honors sections of courses ( e.g. H01 ) will be granted to all Honors students in Self-Service Carolina before priority registration week. Non-Honors students will not have the ability to register for Honors sections.

During Honors advising appointments in the new format, advisors will:

• Continue to discuss remaining Honors requirements and Honors course options
• Provide a list of the Honors course options a student should register for during priority registration week. This list will also be available in EAB Navigate and DegreeWorks.
• Discuss Honors Beyond the Classroom
• Advise on programming and opportunities unique to the Honors College
• Share information about campus resources, including national fellowships
• Provide academic goal setting and future planning (e.g., pre-med, pre-health, pre-law, graduate school, career planning, etc.)

Honors courses are in high demand and, as in previous years, many course sections will fill during registration. Advisors will be available to answer questions about Honors course options during priority registration week, but students are responsible for identifying alternative courses prior to their ticket time, in case a course fills.

The Honors College will host advising workshops, and students are strongly encouraged to attend to prepare for course registration.

Registration FAQs

Honors students will register during priority registration week. Ticket times are assigned by the university registrar based on the number of credit hours, not entry year.

Based on the guidance of your advisor during your advising appointment, you are responsible for identifying back-up options to ensure that requirements can be met. If you believe a course is essential to Honors completion, first, consult your advisor. If the course is deemed to be essential, your advisor will ask you to complete the course override application .

Please consult the Honors course webpage .

You will need to contact your assigned advisor for assistance with adding fall 2024 courses as in the past. The change in registration will go into effect for spring 2025 course registration.

For additional information or questions related to registration and the new registration format, please reach out to your assigned advisor.

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During the college admission process, a select group of students will receive an invitation to the Patrick Leahy Honors College with their admission notice to the University of Vermont.

Current UVM first-year students who are not in the Patrick Leahy Honors College may apply to join through the college’s sophomore admission process.

Meet the Dean and the Faculty

Dean David Jenemann and Associate Dean Ian Grimmer are renowned teachers and scholars. They are joined by faculty across the university who share a passion for teaching, mentoring, innovation, and discovery.

Students take a curated set of special topics seminars during their first four semesters at UVM. In the next two years, students work with their home colleges to identify a research question and conduct an independent research or creative project in their chosen field of study.

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Each first-year Patrick Leahy Honors College student and new sophomore is matched up with a Peer Mentor who provides student-centered wisdom, guidance, and support throughout the academic year.

The Patrick Leahy Honors College has a dedicated advising team that is here to help you navigate HCOL course requirements and will refer you to university resources that will enable you to thrive and enjoy a successful UVM experience.

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Opportunities for undergraduate research at UVM are extensive and limited only by your imagination. UVM’s FOUR (Fellowships, Opportunities, and Undergraduate Research) office works with all UVM undergraduates to get involved in research, creativity, or other scholarly work in their field.

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From the Fulbright Scholarship to the Rhodes Scholarship, all students at the University of Vermont receive one-on-one mentoring and advising for nationally competitive scholarship and fellowship applications.

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Talk with a current Patrick Leahy Honors College student, because our students know the Honors experience the best. If you would like to be e-introduced to a current student please contact Simone Blaise ([email protected]) with your area of interest and/or major so we can find the best match.

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This course is designed to enable Psychology majors, usually seniors, to engage in independent laboratory or field research, resulting in a culminating senior thesis, under the direction of a faculty member. Students take two terms of Thesis Research, and no more than two terms of 88, 89, 92, or a combination of 88s, 89s, and 92s may count toward the eight required courses for the major. This course may be used to fulfill the upper-level (60 or above) major requirement.  Students must declare their intent to pursue Thesis Research before the end of the second week of the Fall term of their Senior year.

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Students should first identify a faculty member who will supervise their thesis research and discuss the planned work with that faculty member.  After this consultation, the  Independent Psychology Thesis Research Permission Checklist will guide students through the application process, and the completed checklist will serve as their permission request to register for PSYC 92.  The application process includes forming a Thesis Committee. (See details below.)

• PSYC 1, 10 and 11 are prerequisites. Students should check well in advance with their faculty advisor for additional prerequisites.
• The permission checklist must be signed by the advisor, and then turned in to the PBS main office for approval by the Chair of the Undergraduate Committee, Professor Ann Clark.
• For potential sources of funds for independent research visit the  PBS Research Opportunities page  and the  Dartmouth Undergraduate Advising and Research site .

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Theses will be evaluated by a two-person Thesis Committee approved by the Undergraduate Committee. Thesis Committee members must be identified prior to the student registering for PSYC 92. The Thesis Committee must include a regular member of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences faculty. The other individual, if not a regular member of PBS, must have an active academic appointment (e.g., Research Associate, Research Assistant Professor, Medical School Faculty, Faculty in other departments of the College, etc.). Either Committee member may serve as the primary advisor. The two members of the Thesis Committee may not be in the same laboratory. 

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Written Thesis

• Due: Friday, May 23, 2025, by 3:00pm
• Format: Cover Page with signatures (signatures can be electronic), Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References
• One signed PDF must be submitted to the PBS Admin Office via email. PDFs should already be signed by your advisor and second reader when they are turned in.
• Be aware that you may need to make corrections to your thesis after your oral defense, allow yourself enough time to do so.

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• You will give a 15-20 minute overview of your research and then answer questions from committee members.  In total the defense usually lasts one and a half hours.
• In attendance will be your thesis committee, comprised of your Primary Advisor, and Secondary Reader. Other students are not permitted to attend.
• You should submit your final drafted thesis to your committee at least one week prior to your oral defense.
• Your oral defense must occur before the Poster Session.  It is advisable to bring a draft of your poster to your defense for feedback from your committee.
• Once you have a date and time set with your committee, contact  Michelle Powers  to reserve a room.

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• Typically held on an afternoon during the week before the last week of classes of the spring term. Tentative date for 2025 - Thursday, May 22 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• You will stand by your poster and should be able to summarize your project in 3-5 minutes.
• Friends and family are welcome to attend.

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• Grades for PSYC 92 are assigned by the primary advisor.  It is common for faculty advisors to find it difficult to evaluate the thesis work until it is complete, and thus it is typical to assign a grade of ON (On-going) for the initial term of PSYC 92.  The "ON" grades must be changed to regular letter grades by the end of the Spring term, when the thesis is completed.
• The Thesis Committee will read and evaluate the thesis and oral presentation, and recommend in writing meritorious students to the Undergraduate Committee for consideration for the various departmental prizes, which are voted on by faculty who attend the Thesis presentations and/or the year-end faculty meeting.
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DeVoe L. Moore Center Director of Research Receives Honors Thesis Mentor Award  

By: Jordan Brown | Published: April 22, 2024 | 11:00 am

Florida State University’s Honors in the Major Program recognized Crystal Taylor, Ph.D., AICP, with the 2024 Honors Thesis Mentor Award for excellence in directing and advising her undergraduate students in their honors theses.  

Dr. Taylor is the Director of Research for the DeVoe L. Moore Center (DMC), and most of her instructional time is spent at the DMC preparing ambitious new scholars to engage in policy discussions through evidence-based research. 

“I’m extremely pleased to see Dr. Taylor recognized for her excellent mentorship in research,” said Tim Chapin, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. “Her dedication to mentoring and guiding undergraduates in their research is commendable. This award showcases what a great faculty member she is and her ability to get the best out of students.” 

Dr. Taylor was nominated for the award by Camila Aponte, a senior majoring in Political Science and International Affairs. 

In her nomination, Aponte detailed the impact Dr. Taylor had on her development, starting with her time in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) here at Florida State and culminating with her current Honors in the Major thesis, titled “The Every Student Succeeds Act: Preparing Students for College.”  

Dr. Taylor’s assistance with understanding statistics, quantitative research methods, the format and structure of a thesis project, and research design was crucial for Aponte’s success. 

“I am extremely grateful for Dr. Taylor’s guidance and support,” Aponte said. “Her dedication to the DeVoe L. Moore Center, in pushing high-quality and highly valuable undergraduate research work, indicates that she truly believes in her students and believes that they can achieve greatness and success.” 

Aponte’s first research project was a qualitative study that analyzed citizen involvement in the decision-making process of public infrastructure plans for Leon County, officially termed “participatory planning processes,” by performing a content analysis. In her current thesis, Aponte has switched gears to explore quantitative research within federal policy regarding education and how it’s implemented in Florida; her research primarily tackles how to address gaps in education and graduation rates, including looking at factors like ethnicity and race and how college and career readiness vary by school. 

Dr. Taylor is currently chairing two honors theses and serving on two committees. Since starting as the Director of Research at the DMC, her undergraduate research mentees have presented posters 61 times at conferences. Dr. Taylor personally interviewed and recruited Aponte as part of the UROP during her sophomore year and is now supervising Aponte’s honors thesis in her senior year. 

“Ms. Camila Aponte’s honors thesis research with me has been a wonderful scholarly and professional development journey transitioning from my Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program mentee to my policy research intern, to my Honors Thesis mentee,” Dr. Taylor said. “I am proud of her for all of her work, as she has become a formidable scholar, and am pleased to report she was selected by an external committee of professors across the country to represent Florida State University this April at an academic conference in Las Vegas. I have mentored Camila at several local and state conferences and advocated for travel funds on her behalf. However, this is her first research competition and her first time presenting at the national level.” 

Dr. Taylor received her Bachelor’s in Management from Missouri State University, her Master’s in Geography from the University of Alabama, and her Ph.D. in Urban Planning from Florida State.  

Click here to learn more about the Honors Thesis Mentor Award and its previous recipients. For more information about the DeVoe L. Moore Center, visit coss.fsu.edu/dmc . 

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Ashley Czajkowski’s “In Memoriam” Series to be Showcased at Spectra Art Gallery

August 9, 2024 - Anna Abeyta

Spectra Gallery, housed in the Honors College at The University of New Mexico, is hosting an art exhibition titled "In Memoriam" by acclaimed image-based artist and educator Ashley Czajkowski. The exhibition, part of the Honors Forum, will be on display from August 12 to December 13. It will be open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, excluding holidays.  

"In Memoriam," an ongoing project since 2016, combines lumen prints with found bird bodies, hand-coated photo emulsion on fabric, and embroidery hoops. Czajkowski’s work navigates the intricate intersection of domestic and wild elements, honoring non-human animals and exploring the collective healing that arises through art-making and mourning. The series gained new dimensions in 2021 through collaboration with artists Kit Abate, Lindsay Arnold, Rachel Brace-Stille, Monica Garcia, Ella Inderieden, Sophia McGovern, and Kelsey Pinckney, who contributed embroidered elements to the prints in a Sewing Circle/Death Salon setting.

Ashley Czajkowski is an image-based artist and educator working in several interdisciplinary methods. Driven by personal experience, her research explores social constructions related to femininity, mortality and the psychological manifestation of ,  and the human-animal. Though situated in photography, Czajkowski's practice also incorporates video, installation, performance ,  and alternative and historic print processes, pushing the expected boundaries of the photographic art medium.  

Czajkowski achieved her Bachelor of Fine Art in 2009 from Emporia State University in Kansas and earned her Master of Fine Art in photography in 2015 from Arizona State University. Czajkowski’s work has been exhibited and published widely, most recently included in  becoming-Feral , a book of poetry, essay, and art investigating human/other-animal relationships. Currently in Mesa, Arizona ,  Czajkowski is invested in her local art community and has served as the sound technician and story editor for the  Creative Push Project,  the Curator of Special Projects for  Tilt Gallery , the President of  eye lounge  artist collective, and was the recipient of the inaugural TAFF Award from Phoenix  Artlink  in 2017. As an educator, she assists with  Mortem , a research residency for Ayatana’s Biophilia Wild School for Artists based in Canada. Czajkowski is also an Assistant Teaching Professor for the Digital Photography online program at ASU ,  where she developed a course on Death and Photography in tandem with a biannual exhibition, she curates titled Memento Mori.  

The Spectra Art Gallery, known for highlighting the creative works of honors students and alums, also hosts annual solo shows featuring contemporary artists. Artistic selections for the gallery are made by a team of UNM faculty members from the Honors College and the Art Department. The gallery serves as a vibrant platform for both emerging and established artists, enriching the cultural landscape with its diverse exhibitions.  

For more information on the "In Memoriam" exhibition and to view the series, please visit  Ashley Czajkowski's website .  

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