The Honors Program accepts three different types of thesis projects: conventional research papers, creative projects, and applied projects.
A conventional research thesis builds on existing scholarly research while making an original contribution to an academic conversation.
A creative project includes both an original, creative work produced by the student and a written research component that supplements the project.
An applied project is an action-oriented thesis that uses scholarly research to address a real-world problem by creating a tangible, evidence-based solution such as a policy proposal, curriculum design, training program, etc.
Below are examples of past Honors Senior Theses created by students, organized according to their project type. Review these examples to understand the difference between each project, understand what a completed thesis project entails, or to gather inspiration for your own project.
Conventional Research Papers
Connecting Parental Closeness, Family Physical Activity, and Stress Biomarkers to Improved Impulsivity Control in Adolescents — Mia Alvarez, Psychology
Development of the Celebrity-Conspiracy Actions Theory — Gavin Warner, Psychology
Empowering International Students Through Positive Mental Health Literacy Education, Laura Gomez Anez, Psychology & French
Examining Underrepresented Groups Representation and Retention in Accounting — Swapna George, Accountancy
Exoticism as Structure: Power, Representation, and Reception in Madame Butterfly — Daniel Bulpitt, Music Performance
Hannah Arendt and The Possibility of Political Forgiveness — Laszlo Katona, Philosophy
Mexican American Identity in Film — Andrea Juarez Hernandez, Animation
The Competitive Advantages of Bilingualism in Managerial Roles — Alaina Schmidt, Management
Creative Projects
My Forgotten Contact: Creative Project Movie Script and Framing Attraction: The Influence of Romantic Media on Societal Perceptions of Romance and Relationships: Written Research Component — Lucas Haviland, Screen Writing & Sound Design
Think of the Children: The Importance of Introducing and Addressing Mature Topics Through Youth-Oriented Animated Content — Abby Kane, Animation
Rediscovery and Refinement, A Modern Carpenter’s Application of Antiquated Practices to Modern and Old Designs — Ean Rains, Political Science & Diplomacy
Applied Projects
Be the first to create an applied thesis project! Speak with your Thesis Director or Dr. Keith Mikos if you have questions on what an applied project entails.
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For individual questions about the Honors Senior Thesis, email Dr. Keith Mikos at kmikos@depaul.edu.