The Final Honors Project is an in-depth research, writing, and/or creative work. It represents the culmination and integration of what you have learned during your undergraduate education.

As an independent study, the final project will give you the opportunity to pursue and explore in detail a topic of interest under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The best preparation for the project is solid grounding in the field and familiarity with the research approaches of that discipline.

The Final Honors Project should be completed one semester prior to graduation unless otherwise arranged with the Honors Program Chair.

Steps Toward Completing Your Final Honors Project
Proposal Guidelines And Format 
Institutional Research Board (IRB) Info on Blackboard
Proposal Cover Sheet PDF  Word 
Submitting Your Proposal 
Registering For HNRS495 
HNRS495 (Final Project) Application/Registration Form
Presentation 

Sample Rubrics and Proposals

Faculty/Student Evaluation for Science Paper (Dr. Rife) Word PDF

Sources used in developing the Final Honors Project materials:
Butler University University Honors Program. Retrieved Sept. 28, 2008 from http://www.butler.edu/honors/index.aspx?pg=2783
New Mexico State University Honors College. Retrieved Sept. 28, 2008 from http://honors.nmsu.edu/honors-thesis.html