An Honors thesis is ...
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the hallmark of a quality honors education around the world
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a common feature of the finest honors programs in the U.S.
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your unique opportunity at the WSU Honors College to explore questions that intrigue you, working side-by-side with the University's world-class research and teaching faculty
All academic disciplines lend themselves to thesis work. Your thesis will be tied to an existing body of knowledge and can ...
- involve your original creative work in the visual or performing arts
- evidence your research in the world of business or the physical, biological, or social sciences
- highlight your historical research in an archive or library that is tied to your own hypothesis
Your may explore a problem within a single discipline or pose an interdisciplinary question. Or you can incorporate your study abroad experience into your thesis.
However, in all cases, your thesis must be presented as a significant piece of writing and a public oral presentation that places your work within an academic framework. The written work must provide a synthesis of the relevant scholarly literature and analyze your work within that context. A Thesis Evaluation Rubric is available to help you prepare to be evaluated on your work.