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Honors Project Guidelines by Department

2018-19 Academic Year

Table of Contents

Bolte School of Business

Communications

Education

English

Foreign Languages & Literature

History

Math & Computer Science

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Science Department

Sociology

Theology

Visual and Performing Arts

All progress reports to be reviewed by the Honors Committee and evaluated according to green, yellow, red lights must be uploaded to Canvas. Be sure to follow the guidelines specified by your discipline.

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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINERICHARD J. BOLTE, SR. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in accounting, business, economics, information systems, or sport management and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING SEMESTERI. Initial Steps

By no later than February 15, 2018, every junior honors student should secure the agreement of a faculty member to serve as honors project mentor. A one-paragraph anticipatory abstract of the envisioned project should be submitted to the mentor.

II. Project Proposal

A project proposal should be prepared in consultation with the mentor and submitted to Canvas by March 15, 2018. The project mentor should be given a copy.

The proposal must be 2–4 pages in length and should include the following elements: Name of faculty mentor Tentative title 2–4 paragraphs describing proposed topic Brief outline of research plan Summer reading list

If your proposed project deals with human participants or animals, a separate proposal must be submitted for approval to the Institutional Review Board prior to beginning your study. The necessary materials can be found at http://irb.robertkeefer.us.

The proposal will be reviewed and evaluated by the Honors Committee according to the following criteria:

Green Light: This means that the proposal has been judged acceptable by the committee. It has convinced the committee that the subject to be handled in the project is worthy of investigation, that the project can be brought to completion within the allotted time, and that the project is consistent with the mission of the university.

Yellow Light: If the committee is concerned that the subject to be handled in the project is not worthy of investigation, or that the project might not be able to be brought to completion within the allotted time, or that it conflicts with the university’s mission, the proposal will be given a yellow light. A yellow light will also be given if any of the elements specified above are missing or are inadequate in some way. In the case of a yellow light, a revised proposal should be submitted by the resubmission deadline (given below).

http://irb.robertkeefer.us/

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Red Light: If, in the judgment of the committee, the project as proposed is not viable, the proposal will be given a red light. In that case, if the student wishes to continue with the senior honors project, a completely re-worked proposal, perhaps on an entirely different topic, should be submitted by the resubmission deadline.

III. Resubmission (if necessary)

If the proposal has received a yellow or red light, a new or revised proposal, developed in response to the Honors Committee’s feedback on the original proposal, may be submitted. The new proposal should be uploaded to Canvas and emailed to your mentor) no later than April 15, 2018.

Special Advising Note: Students must enroll in HP 470 (2 credits) for the fall of the senior year. (The first letters of the course designation should be associated with the student’s major: BUSHP for business, ACHP for accounting, etc.) You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

SENIOR YEAR: FALL SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP 470 (2 credits). An initial grade of “P” (pass) will be given upon completion of this course in December. The final grade for this course will be determined at the end of the spring semester on the basis of an overall evaluation of the competed project. At that time, the grade for HP 470 will be changed to match the grade received for the spring-semester course (HP 471).

I. Initial Progress Report

An initial progress report should be uploaded to Canvas by October 1, 2018. The project mentor must be given a copy.

The report must be at least five pages in length and should include the following elements: Project title Abstract or summary of the project Tentative introduction to the paper or elaboration of the project based on the

progress of summer research (2 page minimum) Detailed plan of action (in outline form), including dates Literature review (2 page minimum). Note: This is not simply a bibliographical listing

but should contain some discussion of individual sources, including an indication of their usefulness for the project.

The progress report will be reviewed and evaluated by the Honors Committee according to the following criteria:

Green Light: In the judgment of the committee, the project is viable and consistent with the mission of the university; all the required elements for the report are present in adequate form. Work may proceed on the project.

Yellow Light: This means that the committee has concerns about the project described in the report while still finding it to be viable, or that one (or more) of the required elements is missing or is inadequate in some way. Students receiving a yellow light will be given the

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opportunity to submit a revised version of the report. Approval must be received from the Honors Committee before the final progress report can be submitted.

Red Light: In the judgment of the committee, the project described in the report is not viable. Work on the project should not proceed, and the student should withdraw from HP 470.

Important Note: If you decide during the fall semester not to complete your honors project and to exit the Honors Program, you must withdraw from HP 470 by the withdrawal deadline. Failure to withdraw by this date will result in a grade of “F” for HP 470.

II. Final Progress Report (Rough Draft)

A final progress report should be submitted to Canvas by December 15, 2018. Be sure to email the final progress report to your project mentor.

The report should be arranged in two sections:

An abstract or executive summary of the project of no more than 200 words A full rough draft (20–25 pages) of the project, in term paper form.

The project mentor must also send a “letter of confidence” to Dr. Sarah Scott ([email protected]) indicating (1) that the quantity of the work completed thus far is satisfactory and (2) that the project shows sufficient promise at this stage to warrant an expectation that the student will produce a final project worthy of public presentation at the SPARC Festival.

The final progress report and mentor’s letter will be reviewed by the Honors Committee, which will determine whether the project should proceed to the final stage. The report will be evaluated by the Honors Committee according to the following criteria:

Green Light: The committee believes the project can be brought to a successful conclusion in time for public presentation to the university community at SPARC.

Yellow Light: The committee has concerns about the project as described in the report while still believing that it can be brought to a successful conclusion in time for public presentation at SPARC. A yellow light will also be given if a required element is missing or inadequate. Students receiving a yellow light will be given the opportunity to submit a revised version of the report. Approval must be received from the Honors Committee before the project can proceed to the final stage.

Red Light: In the judgment of the committee, the project as presented in the report cannot reasonably be expected to be completed successfully in time for public presentation at SPARC. Work should not proceed on the project; the student must withdraw from the honors project and exit the Honors Program.

Special Advising Note: Students must enroll in HP 471 (2 credits) for the spring semester. (The first letters of the course designation should be associated with the student’s major: BUSHP for business, ACHP for accounting, etc.) You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

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SENIOR YEAR: SPRING SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP 471 (2 credits) during the spring semester. The grade for this course will be based on the mentor’s evaluation of the completed project (75%) and an evaluation of the public presentation (25%); the latter evaluation will be divided equally between the mentor and a member of the Honors Committee. The final grade assigned to HP 471 will also be assigned retroactively to HP 470, as described above.

I. Deadlines for revisions of Final Paper

A. January 15, 2019: mentor’s response (due to student)The mentor will provide a thorough response to the rough draft.

B. April 18, 2019: presentation rehearsal A rehearsal of the presentation with the mentor should occur no later than this date.

C. May 3, 2019: final version of paper due to mentor

II. Project Presentation / SPARC Festival: April 24-26

During this time, all senior honors students will present their projects to the Mount community. Presentations should last roughly 25 minutes, followed by a five-minute question and answer period. A podium, projector, computer, and screen will be available.

III. Final Paper Submission

The final paper must be uploaded to Canvas in .pdf format by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019. Be sure to email your final paper to your project mentor.

Papers received after the deadline will be considered late. Late papers will be assessed a penalty of a 10% grade deduction.

IV. Senior Honors Banquet

At the Senior Honors Banquet, we will celebrate your success! Graduating seniors will receive certificates and medals for completing the Honors Program. Details about the date and time of the banquet will be announced as the date approaches.

Important Note: If you decide to withdraw from your honors project and the Honors Program during the spring semester, you must withdraw from HP 471 by the withdrawal deadline. Failure to withdraw by this date will result in a grade of “F” for HP 471.

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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINECOMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in communications and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.





The proposal must be 2–4 pages in length and should include the following elements: Name of faculty mentor Tentative title 2–4 paragraphs describing proposed topic Brief outline of research plan Summer reading list Brief explanation of the relation between honors project and the senior majors

project (where applicable)






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Special Advising Note: You must enroll in HP 470 (2 credits) for the fall of the senior year. You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

SENIOR YEAR: FALL SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP 470 (2 credits). An initial grade of “P” (pass) will be given upon completion of this course in December. The final grade for this course will be determined at the end of the spring semester on the basis of an overall evaluation of the competed project. At that time, the grade for HP 470 will be changed to match the grade received for the spring-semester course (HP 471).I. Initial Progress Report





(If the student is doing a senior capstone project in the major) An explanation of the precise relation between the honors project and the senior project for the major detailing which work is intended to count toward the honors project and which toward the senior capstone project (7 credits in total).




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Important Notes

1. You must enroll in HP 471 (2 credits) for the spring semester. You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

2. If you decide during the fall semester not to complete your honors project and to exit the Honors Program, you must withdraw from HP 470 by the withdrawal deadline. Failure to withdraw by this date will result in a grade of “F” for HP 470.



The report should be arranged in two sections: An abstract or executive summary of the project of no more than 200 words A full rough draft (20–25 pages) of the project, in term paper form.







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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINEEDUCATION DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in education and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.


By no later than January 24, 2018, every junior honors student should secure the agreement of a faculty member to serve as honors project mentor. A one-paragraph anticipatory abstract of the envisioned project should be submitted to the mentor.


An initial progress report should be uploaded to Canvas by February 21, 2018. The project mentor must be given a copy.

The proposal must be 2–4 pages in length and should include the following elements:

Name of faculty mentor Tentative title 2–4 paragraphs describing proposed topic Brief outline of research plan Summer reading list






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An initial progress report should be submitted by September 5, 2018. You must send a copy to your mentor.






Yellow Light: This means that the committee has concerns about the project described in the report while still finding it to be viable, or that one (or more) of the required elements is missing or is inadequate in some way. Students receiving a yellow light will be given the opportunity to submit a revised version of the report. Approval must be received from the Honors Committee before the final progress report can be submitted.

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Red Light: In the judgment of the committee, the project described in the report is not viable. Work on the project should not proceed, and the student should withdraw from EDHP 470.

Important Notes




I. Final Progress Report (Rough Draft)

A final progress report should be submitted to Canvas by January 25, 2019.You must send a copy to your mentor.


The project mentor must also send a “letter of confidence” to Dr. Sarah K. Scott ([email protected]) indicating (1) that the quantity of the work completed thus far is satisfactory and (2) that the project shows sufficient promise at this stage to warrant an expectation that the student will produce a final project worthy of public presentation at the SPARC Festival.





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II. Deadlines for revisions of Final Paper

A. March 31, 2019: mentor’s response (due to student)The mentor will provide a thorough response to the rough draft.

B. April 10, 2019: final version of paper due to mentor

C. April 18, 2019: presentation rehearsal A rehearsal of the presentation with the mentor should occur no later than this date.

III. Project Presentation / SPARC Festival: April 24-26


IV. Final Paper Submission



V. Senior Honors Banquet



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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINEENGLISH DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in English and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.




A project proposal should be prepared in consultation with the mentor and submitted to Canvas by March 15, 2018. The project mentor must be given a copy.







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If the proposal has received a yellow or red light, a new or revised proposal, developed in response to the Honors Committee’s feedback on the original proposal, may be submitted. The new proposal should be uploaded to Canvas and emailed to your mentor no later than April 15, 2018.











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A final progress report should be submitted to Canvas by December 15, 2018.







Special Advising Note: You must enroll in HP 471 (2 credits) for the spring semester. You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP 471 (2 credits) during the spring semester. The grade for this course will be based on the mentor’s evaluation of the completed project (75%) and an evaluation of the public presentation (25%); the latter evaluation will be divided equally between the mentor and a member of


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the Honors Committee. The final grade assigned to HP 471 will also be assigned retroactively to HP 470, as described above.









Late papers will be assessed a penalty of a 10% grade deduction. You must submit a copy to your mentor.




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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINEDEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in foreign languages and literatures and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.






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Special Advising Note: Students must enroll in HP 470 (2 credits) for the fall of the senior year. (The first letters of the course designation should be associated with the student’s major: FRHP for French, SPHP for Spanish, etc.) You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.






If the student is doing a senior capstone project in the major: An explanation of the precise relation between the honors project and the senior majors project detailing which work is intended to count toward the honors project and which toward the senior capstone project (7 credits in total).



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Important Notes

5. You must enroll in HP 471 (2 credits) for the spring semester. (The first letters of the course designation should be associated with the student’s major: FRHP for French, SPHP for Spanish, etc.) You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.










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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINEHISTORY DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in history and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.






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An initial progress report should be submitted to Canvas by October 1, 2018. Be sure to email the report to your project mentor.

The report must be at least five pages in length and should include the following elements: Title of project Abstract or summary of the project Description of what has been accomplished over the summer Description of tasks to be accomplished in the fall semester Bibliography of primary and secondary sources If the topic of the student’s history senior project is related to the topic of the

honors project, also include an explanation of the precise relation between the two, detailing which work is intended to count toward the honors project and which toward the senior capstone project (7 credits in total).




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II. Interim Progress Report---December 15, 2018

Be sure to email the interim progress report to your project mentor.

This report must contain the following elements: Description of what has been accomplished in the fall semester Plan of action of what remains to be done in the spring semester An annotated bibliography, including both primary and secondary sources, formatted in

Chicago style A tentative hypothesis for the argument of the paper An account of how the project’s approach fits into the historiography of the topic.



I. Final Progress Report (Rough Draft)

A final progress report should be submitted to Canvas by March 15, 2018. Be sure to email the final progress report to your project mentor.

The report should be arranged in two sections: A 200-word abstract of the project A rough draft of the project in term paper form, formatted according to the Chicago

Manual of Style (20–25 pages)

A. April 1, 2019: mentor’s response (due to student)The mentor will provide a thorough response to the rough draft.


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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINEMATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in mathematics or computer science and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.











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Special Advising Note: You must enroll in HP or HP 470 (2 credits) for the fall of the senior year. You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

SENIOR YEAR: FALL SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP or HP 470 (2 credits). An initial grade of “P” (pass) will be given upon completion of this course in December. The final grade for this course will be determined at the end of the spring semester on the basis of an overall evaluation of the competed project. At that time, the grade for HP/HP 470 will be changed to match the grade received for the spring-semester course (HP/HP 471).









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Red Light: In the judgment of the committee, the project described in the report is not viable. Work on the project should not proceed, and the student should withdraw from HP/HP 470.

Important Notes

7. You must enroll in HP/HP 471 (2 credits) for the spring semester. You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

8. If you decide during the fall semester not to complete your honors project and to exit the Honors Program, you must withdraw from HP/HP 470 by the withdrawal deadline. Failure to withdraw by this date will result in a grade of “F” for HP/HP 470.










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SENIOR YEAR: SPRING SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP or HP 471 (2 credits) during the spring semester. The grade for this course will be based on the mentor’s evaluation of the completed project (75%) and an evaluation of the public presentation (25%); the latter evaluation will be divided equally between the mentor and a member of the Honors Committee. The final grade assigned to HP/HP 471 will also be assigned retroactively to HP/HP 470, as described above.






During this time, all senior honors students will present their projects to the Mount community. Presentations should last roughly 25 minutes, followed by a five- to ten-minute question and answer period. A podium, projector, computer, and screen will be available.






Important Note: If you decide to withdraw from your honors project and the Honors Program during the spring semester, you must withdraw from HP/HP 471 by the withdrawal deadline. Failure to withdraw by this date will result in a grade of “F” for HP/HP 471.

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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINEPHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in philosophy and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.











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SENIOR YEAR: SPRING SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP 471 (2 credits) during the spring semester. The grade for this course will be based on the mentor’s evaluation of the completed project (75%) and an evaluation of the public presentation (25%); the latter evaluation will be divided equally between the mentor and a member of


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the Honors Committee. The final grade assigned to HP 471 will also be assigned retroactively to HP 470, as described above.













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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINE POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in political science and international studies and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.











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SENIOR YEAR: FALL SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP or HP 470 (2 credits). An initial grade of “P” (pass) will be given upon completion of this course in December. The final grade for this course will be determined at the end of the spring semester on the basis of an overall evaluation of the competed project. At that time, the grade for HP/HP 470 will be changed to match the grade received for the spring-semester course (HP/HP 471).









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Important Note: If you decide during the fall semester not to complete your honors project and to exit the Honors Program, you must withdraw from HP/HP 470 by the withdrawal deadline. Failure to withdraw by this date will result in a grade of “F” for HP/HP 470.









Special Advising Note: You must enroll in HP or HP 471 (2 credits) for the spring semester. You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP or HP 471 (2 credits) during the spring semester. The grade for this course will be based on the mentor’s evaluation of the completed project (75%) and an evaluation of the public presentation (25%); the latter evaluation will be divided equally between the mentor and a


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member of the Honors Committee. The final grade assigned to HP/HP 471 will also be assigned retroactively to HP/HP 470, as described above.













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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINEPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in psychology and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.






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An explanation of the precise relation between the honors project and the senior project for the psychology major, detailing which work is intended to count toward the honors project and which toward the senior capstone project (7 credits in total).




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IV. Final Paper Submission



V. Senior Honors Banquet



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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINESCIENCE DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in science and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.


By no later than February 15, 2018, every junior honors student should secure the agreement of a faculty member to serve as honors project mentor. Please notify Mrs. Lisa Rhoads by e-mail [email protected] or in person (Science Office, COAD 201).










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Special Advising Note: Students must enroll in HP 470 (2 credits) for the fall of the senior year. (The first two letters of the course designation should be associated with the student’s major: HP for biology, HP for chemistry, etc.) You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.









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The report should be arranged in two sections: An abstract or executive summary of the project of no more than 200 words A rough draft (in science-manuscript form) of the project (20–25 pages) A detailed outline and timeline of work remaining to be completed on the project during

the spring semester.






Special Advising Note: Students must enroll in HP 471 (2 credits) for the spring semester. (The first two letters of the course designation should be associated with the student’s major: HP for biology, HP for chemistry, etc.) You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.


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B. April 18, 2019 (or other date stipulated by the mentor): presentation rehearsal A rehearsal of the presentation with the mentor should occur no later than this date.

C. May 3, 2019 (or other date stipulated by the mentor): final version of paper due to mentor









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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINESOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in sociology and criminal justice and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.






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SENIOR YEAR: FALL SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP or HP 470 (2 credits). An initial grade of “P” (pass) will be given upon completion of this course in December. The final grade for this course will be determined at the end of the spring semester on the basis of an overall evaluation of the competed project. At that time, the grade for HP/HP 470 will be changed to match the grade received for the spring-semester course (HP/HP 471).I. Initial Progress Report





Where applicable, an explanation of the precise relation between the honors project and the senior project for the sociology (or criminal justice) major, detailing which work is intended to count toward the honors project and which toward the senior majors project (7 credits in total).




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Important Notes

11. You must enroll in HP/HP 471 (2 credits) for the spring semester. You will not be charged for this course, regardless of how many credits it gives you.

12. If you decide during the fall semester not to complete your honors project and to exit the Honors Program, you must withdraw from HP/HP 470 by the withdrawal deadline. Failure to withdraw by this date will result in a grade of “F” for HP/HP 470.









SENIOR YEAR: SPRING SEMESTERStudents must be enrolled in HP or HP 471 (2 credits) during the spring semester. The grade for this


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course will be based on the mentor’s evaluation of the completed project (75%) and an evaluation of the public presentation (25%); the latter evaluation will be divided equally between the mentor and a member of the Honors Committee. The final grade assigned to HP/HP 471 will also be assigned retroactively to HP/HP 470, as described above.


A. Jan 15, 2019: mentor’s response (due to student)The mentor will provide a thorough response to the rough draft.

B. April 18, 2019: presentation rehearsalA rehearsal of the presentation with the mentor should occur no later than this date.










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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINETHEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in theology and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.











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II. Intermediate Progress Report

This report should be 10 pages long and modeled on the Initial Progress Report (above). It should show progress toward the rough draft that is due on December 8.

The report should be submitted to the project mentor by October 19, 2018. During the week of October 19–23, the student will present and defend the proposal

before a committee of three faculty members, not including the mentor.


III. Final Progress Report (Rough Draft)









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HONORS PROJECT TIMELINEDEPARTMENT OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CLASS 2019

This document outlines the standard timeline for honors students completing the senior honors project in the visual or performing arts and is designed for students who are pursuing a four-year course of study. Students following nonstandard graduation timelines are expected to consult with the Honors Director about how this timeline can be adapted to fit their circumstances.





The proposal must be 2–4 pages in length and should include the following elements: Name of faculty mentor Tentative title 2–4 paragraphs describing proposed topic Brief outline of research or project plan In the case of research-based projects, a summer reading list Brief explanation of the relation between honors project and the senior majors

project. Special note: All students completing projects in the visual or performing arts should

consult the accompanying VPA project guidelines for an explanation of the two different possible configurations of honors projects in this major.




Yellow Light: If the committee is concerned that the subject to be handled in the project is not worthy of investigation, or that the project might not be able to be brought to completion within the allotted time, or that it conflicts with the university’s mission, the


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proposal will be given a yellow light. A yellow light will also be given if any of the elements specified above are missing or are inadequate in some way. In the case of a yellow light, a revised proposal should be submitted by the resubmission deadline (given below).








progress of summer research or other preparatory work. (2 page minimum) Detailed plan of action (in outline form), including dates In the case of research-based projects, a literature review (2 page minimum). Note:

This is not simply a bibliographical listing but should contain some discussion of individual sources, including an indication of their usefulness for the project. (See accompanying VPA project guidelines.)

An explanation of the precise relation between the honors project and the senior project for the major detailing which work is intended to count toward the honors project and which toward the senior capstone project (7 credits in total).



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The report should be arranged in two sections: An abstract or executive summary of the project of no more than 200 words In the case of research-based projects, a full rough draft (20–25 pages) of the project, in

term paper form. (See accompanying VPA project guidelines.) In the case of creative or applied-arts projects, a draft of the reflection essay (5–10

pages), as well as photographs of work samples or recordings of performance excerpts.







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