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 2005
Socially conscious young adults in the Northeast, social change and opera : harmony or dissonance?, Jessica Doerr
"We're not supposed to know about these things" : South African adolescent boys on gender, sex and violence, Rachel Elfenbein
"We're not supposed to know about these things" : South African adolescent boys on gender, sex and violence, Rachel Elfenbein
Reparations for Victims of Political Violence: The Case of Peru, Carla Fajardo
Reparations for Victims of Political Violence: The Case of Peru, Carla Fajardo
Perceptions of a proposed land exchange between a national wildlife refuge and an Alaska Native corporation : interviews with Alaska natives and non-natives, Aurora M. Fernandez
Perceptions of a proposed land exchange between a national wildlife refuge and an Alaska Native corporation : interviews with Alaska natives and non-natives, Aurora M. Fernandez
Member driven organizations : growth and retention, Kathleen E. Goodspeed
Member driven organizations : growth and retention, Kathleen E. Goodspeed
Vermont Reparative Probation: An Evaluative Case Study of a Restorative Justice Model, Lana Gorman
Vermont Reparative Probation: An Evaluative Case Study of a Restorative Justice Model, Lana Gorman
Making a Difference while Making Money: Building a Balanced Social Enterprise at World Learning For Business, Karin Yixuan Guan
Making a Difference while Making Money: Building a Balanced Social Enterprise at World Learning For Business, Karin Yixuan Guan
"Feasibility of service-learning in Azerbaijan" case study : the service-learning garden project by the Mingachevir community, Venera Gurbanova
"Feasibility of service-learning in Azerbaijan" case study : the service-learning garden project by the Mingachevir community, Venera Gurbanova
Spirituality and service learning in US higher education : three exploratory portraits and questions for future research, Marcie M. Haeg
Spirituality and service learning in US higher education : three exploratory portraits and questions for future research, Marcie M. Haeg
Volunteerism Redefined: Ethno-cultural Perspectives of Ethiopian, Oromo and Russian-Speaking Individuals on Community-Building and Volunteerism in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., Parisa Haj-Ali-Akbari
Volunteerism Redefined: Ethno-cultural Perspectives of Ethiopian, Oromo and Russian-Speaking Individuals on Community-Building and Volunteerism in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., Parisa Haj-Ali-Akbari
Motivation, values, & influence : the study abroad dilemma, Ann Marie Harr
Motivation, values, & influence : the study abroad dilemma, Ann Marie Harr
Participatory Pedagogy & Practice in Adult ESOL Literacy: A Needs Assessment of the Somali Bantu Refugees Resettled in Boston 2003-2005, Jason David Hatfield
Participatory Pedagogy & Practice in Adult ESOL Literacy: A Needs Assessment of the Somali Bantu Refugees Resettled in Boston 2003-2005, Jason David Hatfield
Music piracy in Africa and its implications for economic development, Richard Y. Homawoo
Music piracy in Africa and its implications for economic development, Richard Y. Homawoo
Authority to Broadcast: A Case Study of how the Members of Radio Free Brattleboro Managed the Crisis of a FCC Intervention, Daryl Edward Horney
Authority to Broadcast: A Case Study of how the Members of Radio Free Brattleboro Managed the Crisis of a FCC Intervention, Daryl Edward Horney
Creating successful volunteer partnerships between business and nonprofit organizations, Kelly Megan Huber
Creating successful volunteer partnerships between business and nonprofit organizations, Kelly Megan Huber
Intercultural marriage : influences on traditions, customs and celebrations, Julie Burke Ide
Intercultural marriage : influences on traditions, customs and celebrations, Julie Burke Ide
To 'inter'act or not 'inter'act : student experiences with the Beloit College Inter Program, Josielyn Inaldo
To 'inter'act or not 'inter'act : student experiences with the Beloit College Inter Program, Josielyn Inaldo
Toward implementation of multicultural education : a case study on multicultural competencies of university students in Northern Japan, Sonoyo Ishikawa
Toward implementation of multicultural education : a case study on multicultural competencies of university students in Northern Japan, Sonoyo Ishikawa
Converting to Islam : the effects on Hispanic/Latino cultural identity, Taneeza Shirin Islam
Converting to Islam : the effects on Hispanic/Latino cultural identity, Taneeza Shirin Islam
Cooperation among governmental actors : impact on public information and communication campaigns, Linda Jakobsone
The role of corporate social responsibility reporting initiatives in mission driven organizations, Rebecca J. Jestice
The role of corporate social responsibility reporting initiatives in mission driven organizations, Rebecca J. Jestice
Board Development, Fundraising Practices, and Fiscal Sustainability of Ukrainian Non-Profits: Research and Recommendations, Jon M. Johnson
How Do Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) Programs Impact Women? A Case Study of the NEW Program at the YWCA of the National Capital Area, Annie Jones-Demen
How Do Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) Programs Impact Women? A Case Study of the NEW Program at the YWCA of the National Capital Area, Annie Jones-Demen
Business-social sector collaboration : motivations and patterns shaping corporate social initiatives in Latvia, Tija Laura Karklis
Business-social sector collaboration : motivations and patterns shaping corporate social initiatives in Latvia, Tija Laura Karklis
African immigrant children in America's heartland : the role of identity development in academic achievement, Corin Kaye
African immigrant children in America's heartland : the role of identity development in academic achievement, Corin Kaye
The Relationship between International Students’ Stereotypes of Americans and Cultural Adjustment, Beth Eda Korman
The Relationship between International Students’ Stereotypes of Americans and Cultural Adjustment, Beth Eda Korman
A collective case study of Central American ICT handicraft organizations, Melanie Lansing
A collective case study of Central American ICT handicraft organizations, Melanie Lansing
What characteristics make up an effective board of a grassroots organization?, Maria Laura Larquier
What characteristics make up an effective board of a grassroots organization?, Maria Laura Larquier
A model of aftercare for female juveniles, Vivian Y. Lee
A model of aftercare for female juveniles, Vivian Y. Lee
Expert advice : a study on the role of foreign development practitioners who work in Cambodian government institutions, Peter T. Leth
Expert advice : a study on the role of foreign development practitioners who work in Cambodian government institutions, Peter T. Leth
Literacy for poverty alleviation and social change : an assessment of Proliteracy Worldwide's program in China, He Lianggang
Literacy for poverty alleviation and social change : an assessment of Proliteracy Worldwide's program in China, He Lianggang
Belize post-independence : a study of decolonization, Kristina Ljungberg
Belize post-independence : a study of decolonization, Kristina Ljungberg
Assessing and Addressing the Feminization of Poverty: Case Study of the Social Development Fund in Senegal, Fatou Aminata Lo
Assessing and Addressing the Feminization of Poverty: Case Study of the Social Development Fund in Senegal, Fatou Aminata Lo
The use of theater-based training to promote change in a diverse workforce : a case study, Charmaign Lomastro
The use of theater-based training to promote change in a diverse workforce : a case study, Charmaign Lomastro
The Azerbaijan Connections and Exchange Program : did Spring 2005 participation affect students' worldviews?, Mark Lydon
The Azerbaijan Connections and Exchange Program : did Spring 2005 participation affect students' worldviews?, Mark Lydon
Shifting concepts and experiences of power of undocumented migrant women domestic workers, Anna Liza Magno
Shifting concepts and experiences of power of undocumented migrant women domestic workers, Anna Liza Magno
Experiential learning at sea, Orville E. Mooney
Experiential learning at sea, Orville E. Mooney
Acquiring Land and Sense of Self for Campesinos in the Context of the 1996 Guatemalan Peace Accords, Mark Morton
Acquiring Land and Sense of Self for Campesinos in the Context of the 1996 Guatemalan Peace Accords, Mark Morton
Integrating Undergraduate Research and Study Abroad: Students’ Perceptions on the Effects of Undergraduate Research Abroad on Student Development, Friederike S. Muehls
Integrating Undergraduate Research and Study Abroad: Students’ Perceptions on the Effects of Undergraduate Research Abroad on Student Development, Friederike S. Muehls
How can Social Entrepreneurs Effectively Employ Performance Measurement Strategies to Achieve Both Greater Programmatic Impact and Organizational Success?, Debra Brodsky Natenshon
How can Social Entrepreneurs Effectively Employ Performance Measurement Strategies to Achieve Both Greater Programmatic Impact and Organizational Success?, Debra Brodsky Natenshon
Return Migration and Brain Drain: The Ghanaian Student’s Experience, Akosua Akuffo Nyako
Return Migration and Brain Drain: The Ghanaian Student’s Experience, Akosua Akuffo Nyako
The impact of study abroad participants' personal and professional development, Galina A. Ostanina
The impact of study abroad participants' personal and professional development, Galina A. Ostanina
Human resource management of foreign service nationals, Scott Alan Paul
Human resource management of foreign service nationals, Scott Alan Paul
The benefits and challenges of self-assessment at Friends World program : a case study, Desha Peacock
The benefits and challenges of self-assessment at Friends World program : a case study, Desha Peacock
Sustained problems : impact of returnees on public services in Basrah, Iraq, Josef Pfattner
Sustained problems : impact of returnees on public services in Basrah, Iraq, Josef Pfattner
Stakeholder relations in serving children with HIV/AIDS in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Trang Thi Thu Pham
Stakeholder relations in serving children with HIV/AIDS in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Trang Thi Thu Pham
Refugee empowerment : an alternative approach to refugee resettlement, Aryakorn Joy Phaphouvaninh
Refugee empowerment : an alternative approach to refugee resettlement, Aryakorn Joy Phaphouvaninh
Perceptions of service in international service learning, Katherine N. Punteney
Perceptions of service in international service learning, Katherine N. Punteney
The Women's League of Burma's advocacy team : the obstacles many, their numbers few, their voices powerful and their strength immeasurable - seeking justice where there is none, Jennifer A. Quigley
The Women's League of Burma's advocacy team : the obstacles many, their numbers few, their voices powerful and their strength immeasurable - seeking justice where there is none, Jennifer A. Quigley
Redefining citizen participation : lessons in building socially sustainable development : an NGO approach to integrated municipal development in El Salvador, Amanda Rabinowitz