Thesis format

· Original qualitative/quantitative research
· Research that emerges from an ongoing faculty-led project
· Ancillary analysis(es) from an existing dataset
· Focused review of literature
· Other --as approved by mentor

Who is eligible to be a faculty thesis mentor?

tenure- or career-track faculty

Are collaborative theses permitted?

A collaborative thesis is one where an Honors student works with one or more collaborators on the thesis.

Collaborative theses are permitted. The process for submission and assessment would be included to assess the individual's contribution. In some cases, collaborators may submit a joint thesis that outlines their combined research and contributions. No more than two students shall submit a joint thesis. Alternatively, they may submit individual theses that reflect their own contributions to the collaborative work. Assessing and documenting collaborator contributions can be done through various methods. This might include:

· Contributor Statements: Each collaborator may provide a statement detailing their individual contributions to the thesis.

Are joint theses permitted?

A joint thesis is a single thesis that satisfies the requirements of multiple majors.

A joint thesis (i.e., a single thesis that satisfies the requirements of multiple majors) is permitted for students with more than one major.

How does the Honors Thesis relate to other aspects for the major?

While capstone projects may be closely guided by faculty, an Honors thesis usually expects a higher degree of independence from the student. If the student opts to utilize the capstone project for their honor thesis, they commonly assume the roles of project initiation, IRB submission, measurement plan design, and project advancement to fulfill the requirements of their thesis.

Additional information for students

· Complete two or three semesters of focused work toward the thesis in order to earn the Honors (BS) in Health & Kinesiology.
· Commit approximately 5-10 hours per week while conducting thesis research.
· Engage in a preliminary period of training prior to working with your faculty mentor/laboratory and plan to volunteer approximately 10-20 total hours prior to engaging in thesis research.
· Meet regularly with your thesis mentor while writing the thesis to stay on track for your planned graduation date. It is recommended that you meet weekly.