The Capstone Paper is written by students in the SIT Graduate Institute Master's Programs. Capstones reassess theoretical knowledge in light of professional experience in the form of a final research paper, incorporating both classroom knowledge and practicum based experience.
The full-text of papers written before July 2011 is limited to World Learning/SIT faculty, staff, students, and alumni. If you are not affiliated with World Learning and want access to these papers contact your local library and ask about requesting the hard copy on interlibrary loan. Papers written after July 2011 are all available full-text online with no restrictions
Submissions from 2008
Palestinian Refugee Youth and the Legacy of Right of Return, Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch
In Search of Policy Options for Transforming Bhutanese Refugee Problem in Nepal, Deo D. Sharma
In Search of Policy Options for Transforming Bhutanese Refugee Problem in Nepal, Deo D. Sharma
Teacher Training in Post Solidarnosc Poland: A Journey through Intercultural Communication & Social Justice Theory, Practice, and Personal Growth, Mary Katherine Sigda
Teacher Training in Post Solidarnosc Poland: A Journey through Intercultural Communication & Social Justice Theory, Practice, and Personal Growth, Mary Katherine Sigda
The “Inroads” Of Backroads, Krista Susan Simundson
The “Inroads” Of Backroads, Krista Susan Simundson
Innovative Development Initiatives: Area Based Management Development Program, The South Durban Basin, Julia Slocum
Innovative Development Initiatives: Area Based Management Development Program, The South Durban Basin, Julia Slocum
The World with B Corporations: Visions of Change, John Smith
The World with B Corporations: Visions of Change, John Smith
Malawian Secondary School Prevention Program on HIV/AIDS: An examination of youth’s perceptions of assertiveness, a component of Life Skills Education for overcoming the problem., Luwiza Soko Puleni
Malawian Secondary School Prevention Program on HIV/AIDS: An examination of youth’s perceptions of assertiveness, a component of Life Skills Education for overcoming the problem., Luwiza Soko Puleni
Evaluating Saint Michael’s College Short-Term Program To Ghana For Impact On Students’ Personal Development Based On The Principles Of Transformative Learning, Samantha Rae Stanley
Evaluating Saint Michael’s College Short-Term Program To Ghana For Impact On Students’ Personal Development Based On The Principles Of Transformative Learning, Samantha Rae Stanley
The Future of Forestry Certification: Struggles over Livelihood and Conservation, Kelly Stoddard
The Future of Forestry Certification: Struggles over Livelihood and Conservation, Kelly Stoddard
What is Integration? Migrants’, Refugees’, and Asylum seekers’ Views and Experiences- A Study from London, Anne Stoltenberg
What is Integration? Migrants’, Refugees’, and Asylum seekers’ Views and Experiences- A Study from London, Anne Stoltenberg
The Relationship Between Workers’ Centers And Labor Unions In The United States Today, Ian Stone
The Relationship Between Workers’ Centers And Labor Unions In The United States Today, Ian Stone
Hurricane Katrina as experienced by the Red Cross: What are administrative lessons learned by Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Relief in the year following the disaster? How do they plan to improve for the future?, Laura M. M. Swetz Howe
Social Remittances: An Ecuadorian Case Study, Soren Christopher Szczepanek
Social Remittances: An Ecuadorian Case Study, Soren Christopher Szczepanek
Obstacles and Approaches to Gender Equality in Sri Lanka, Mitch Teberg
Obstacles and Approaches to Gender Equality in Sri Lanka, Mitch Teberg
Transforming Ourselves and our Communities, Jennifer Tee
Transforming Ourselves and our Communities, Jennifer Tee
“Money is Vanity but We Need It to Survive": Tourism and Development in the Talamanca Region of Costa Rica, Justin Thomas
“Money is Vanity but We Need It to Survive": Tourism and Development in the Talamanca Region of Costa Rica, Justin Thomas
Permaculture Adoption Among Malawian Farmers: A Positive Deviance Inquiry, Hope Thornton
Permaculture Adoption Among Malawian Farmers: A Positive Deviance Inquiry, Hope Thornton
Completing The Study Abroad Cycle: A Reentry Orientation For Loyola Marymount University, Sonja K. Thorsvik
Completing The Study Abroad Cycle: A Reentry Orientation For Loyola Marymount University, Sonja K. Thorsvik
Kindle Farm Children’s Services: An Examination of Its Impact on the Children, Prem P. Timsina
Kindle Farm Children’s Services: An Examination of Its Impact on the Children, Prem P. Timsina
Promoting The Rights Of The Forgotten People In The Land Of A Thousand Hills: A Case Of Indigenous Batwa Advocacy In Post Genocide Rwanda, Jean Chun Tong
Promoting The Rights Of The Forgotten People In The Land Of A Thousand Hills: A Case Of Indigenous Batwa Advocacy In Post Genocide Rwanda, Jean Chun Tong
Local Foods And Low-Income Communities: Expanding Access To Farmers’ Markets, Megan Van de Mark
Local Foods And Low-Income Communities: Expanding Access To Farmers’ Markets, Megan Van de Mark
First Year International Experience for Business Students, Kanoknart Visudtibhan
Hunger Eradication and Poverty Reduction in an Ethnic Community in Vietnam, Hoang Vuong
Hunger Eradication and Poverty Reduction in an Ethnic Community in Vietnam, Hoang Vuong
Peacebuilding and Development in Sri Lanka. Through the Framework of Experiential Education, Frances D. Walsh
Peacebuilding and Development in Sri Lanka. Through the Framework of Experiential Education, Frances D. Walsh
An Appreciative Inquiry of Volunteerism: A Case Study of Individual’s Volunteering for an NGO in Granada, Nicaragua, Eric V. Weisenberger
An Appreciative Inquiry of Volunteerism: A Case Study of Individual’s Volunteering for an NGO in Granada, Nicaragua, Eric V. Weisenberger
Reentry for the Net Generation: Addressing International Student Needs through an Online Training Instrument, Elizabeth K. Weisenburger
Family Farm Defenders’ Fight Against the National Animal Identification System, Katherine I. Wied
Family Farm Defenders’ Fight Against the National Animal Identification System, Katherine I. Wied
The Thin Line Between Influence And Interference: Lessons Learned from an Examination of US Democracy Promotion Efforts in Bolivia, Elliot D. Williams
The Thin Line Between Influence And Interference: Lessons Learned from an Examination of US Democracy Promotion Efforts in Bolivia, Elliot D. Williams
Beyond Mass Action: A Study Of Collective Organizing Among Liberian Women Using Feminist Movement Perspectives, Korto Williams
Beyond Mass Action: A Study Of Collective Organizing Among Liberian Women Using Feminist Movement Perspectives, Korto Williams
The Effectiveness And Development Sustainability Of NGOs’ Approach To Modernizing Ecological Issues: A Case Study Of The Sustainable Colorado Water Caucus’ Initiatives, I Made Anom Wiranata
The Effectiveness And Development Sustainability Of NGOs’ Approach To Modernizing Ecological Issues: A Case Study Of The Sustainable Colorado Water Caucus’ Initiatives, I Made Anom Wiranata
An Integrated Model of Health Literacy: The Role of Non-formal Education Groups in HIV/AIDS Health-Seeking Behaviors in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Leanne N. Wolff
An Integrated Model of Health Literacy: The Role of Non-formal Education Groups in HIV/AIDS Health-Seeking Behaviors in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Leanne N. Wolff
Practicing What We Preach: Using M&E To Develop The Learning Capacity Of The Aga Khan Foundation Tajikistan, Anne Worthington
Practicing What We Preach: Using M&E To Develop The Learning Capacity Of The Aga Khan Foundation Tajikistan, Anne Worthington
An Investigation Into The Social Marketing Practices Of Smaller Nonprofit Organizations, Sean Young
An Investigation Into The Social Marketing Practices Of Smaller Nonprofit Organizations, Sean Young
Submissions from 2007
Development Or Disintegration: A Social Impact Focus Of Ecotourism In Costa Rica, Mandy Aaberg
Development Or Disintegration: A Social Impact Focus Of Ecotourism In Costa Rica, Mandy Aaberg
Faith in International Development – an Islamic Perspective, Shodi Abdulvasiev
University Of California, Irvine: A model to formally develop international exchanges, Tasha S. Alexander
University Of California, Irvine: A model to formally develop international exchanges, Tasha S. Alexander
Up North, Down South: Natural Resource Management in Australia and New Zealand, Nicole Anderson
Up North, Down South: Natural Resource Management in Australia and New Zealand, Nicole Anderson
Mutuality: Opportunities and Challenges in International Service-Learning Programs in Oaxaca, Mexico, Melanie Arsenault
Mutuality: Opportunities and Challenges in International Service-Learning Programs in Oaxaca, Mexico, Melanie Arsenault
Advocacy in Myanmar: Planning for Save the Children, Khin Mar Aung
Advocacy in Myanmar: Planning for Save the Children, Khin Mar Aung
Bicultural Egyptians, Self And Other Perceptions: Strangers Abroad; Foreigners At Home, Mary B. Ayad
Bicultural Egyptians, Self And Other Perceptions: Strangers Abroad; Foreigners At Home, Mary B. Ayad
Socially Engaged Spirituality: Spiritual Motivation For Social Change In Delegations To The Bajo Lempa Region Of El Salvador, Michelle Balek
Socially Engaged Spirituality: Spiritual Motivation For Social Change In Delegations To The Bajo Lempa Region Of El Salvador, Michelle Balek
Yo Voy Con La Sexta: U.S. Adherents To The Zapatista National Liberation Army's Sixth Declaration Of The Selva Lancandona, Corry Banton
Yo Voy Con La Sexta: U.S. Adherents To The Zapatista National Liberation Army's Sixth Declaration Of The Selva Lancandona, Corry Banton
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: Teachers’ Views About Culture in the Classroom, Marlow Jenelle Barton
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: Teachers’ Views About Culture in the Classroom, Marlow Jenelle Barton
Creating A Global Communication Strategy with Champions of UNICEF’s P²D (Personal Times Professional Development Program), Elicia H. Berger
Creating A Global Communication Strategy with Champions of UNICEF’s P²D (Personal Times Professional Development Program), Elicia H. Berger
Intercultural Intimacy: an examination of cross-cultural couples and the implications for intercultural communication competence, Stéphanie Guimarães Bibb
Intercultural Intimacy: an examination of cross-cultural couples and the implications for intercultural communication competence, Stéphanie Guimarães Bibb
Mentoring Children Whose Parents are Incarcerated: An Examination of Their Technical Assistance Needs, Vanessa Ruth Bistarelli
Mentoring Children Whose Parents are Incarcerated: An Examination of Their Technical Assistance Needs, Vanessa Ruth Bistarelli
U.S. Based International Volunteering: An Exploration Of Peace Corps Thailand Volunteers As Community Development Workers, Andrea Bontrager
U.S. Based International Volunteering: An Exploration Of Peace Corps Thailand Volunteers As Community Development Workers, Andrea Bontrager
Listening To and Learning From Katrina Survivors, Janet Brocklehurst
Listening To and Learning From Katrina Survivors, Janet Brocklehurst