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 2004
The Organic Certification Process: Is it Sustainable for Small Producers in Developing Countries? A Case Study of ForesTrade Inc., Mary L. Porter
In creation with nature : building in Tlholego Eco-Village South Africa, Lynette Price
In creation with nature : building in Tlholego Eco-Village South Africa, Lynette Price
World Vision Mongolia’s Poverty Alleviation Program in Nalaikh, Mongolia, Baasankhuu Purev
World Vision Mongolia’s Poverty Alleviation Program in Nalaikh, Mongolia, Baasankhuu Purev
Gender And Information-And-Communication Technologies (ICTS) In Development Policy-Making – A Case Of The World Summit On The Information Society, Manisha Rajadhyaksha
Gender And Information-And-Communication Technologies (ICTS) In Development Policy-Making – A Case Of The World Summit On The Information Society, Manisha Rajadhyaksha
Study abroad for non-traditional adults : Community of Hope pilot project, Lisa Gail Rucker
Study abroad for non-traditional adults : Community of Hope pilot project, Lisa Gail Rucker
How the international programs office can best support internationalization at Arizona State University, Caroline Mary Savalle
How the international programs office can best support internationalization at Arizona State University, Caroline Mary Savalle
The blue revolution, shrimp farming and unreasonable women : an analysis of ecofeminist resistance to a development scheme gone awry, Levy M. Schroeder
The blue revolution, shrimp farming and unreasonable women : an analysis of ecofeminist resistance to a development scheme gone awry, Levy M. Schroeder
Educator's experience with the New Curriculum in South Africa, Jill Schurr
Educator's experience with the New Curriculum in South Africa, Jill Schurr
Russian, Ukrainian: What’s Going On?, Eden Sell
Russian, Ukrainian: What’s Going On?, Eden Sell
Key strategies in developing a social and environmental mission for an indigenous art import business, Stephen G. Sheldon
Key strategies in developing a social and environmental mission for an indigenous art import business, Stephen G. Sheldon
Measuring social capital and its effect on community development projects in Ukraine, James W. Smiley
The future of farmers in El Salvador in the face of the Free Trade Agreement between Central America and the United States, Sherry Diane Stanley
Journeys through the SIT culture : the experience of five international students who studied at the School for International Training, Mariana Palade Syrotiak
Journeys through the SIT culture : the experience of five international students who studied at the School for International Training, Mariana Palade Syrotiak
The persistence of world hunger : an examination of USAID efforts, Sara Taylor
The persistence of world hunger : an examination of USAID efforts, Sara Taylor
The advocacy controversy in medical interpreting : different views on the professional role of interpreters, Paula Tessier
The advocacy controversy in medical interpreting : different views on the professional role of interpreters, Paula Tessier
The program of mutual interests : a search for new concepts of international education in the context of globalization, Olga Trofymenko
The program of mutual interests : a search for new concepts of international education in the context of globalization, Olga Trofymenko
The Cycle of Violence and the Cycle of Reconciliation in Kosova, Leonora Visoka
The Cycle of Violence and the Cycle of Reconciliation in Kosova, Leonora Visoka
Aid Dependency, Resource Generation, and Mobilization in the Global South: A Pilot Study on Kenyan NGOs, Eunice M. Wahome
Aid Dependency, Resource Generation, and Mobilization in the Global South: A Pilot Study on Kenyan NGOs, Eunice M. Wahome
Creating a space for farmers' participation in decision-making : a case study of the role of the World Education Network, Markus Handoko Widagdo
Creating a space for farmers' participation in decision-making : a case study of the role of the World Education Network, Markus Handoko Widagdo
Japanese gaman or perseverance in an educational setting, Hilary Stuart Wimsatt
Japanese gaman or perseverance in an educational setting, Hilary Stuart Wimsatt
An exploration into social identity development of people living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa, Ja Dawn J. Wright
An exploration into social identity development of people living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa, Ja Dawn J. Wright
Submissions from 2003
Job satisfaction of service providers (doctors and paramedics) in selected NGO clinics in Bangladesh, Shamsun Nahar Ahmed
Job satisfaction of service providers (doctors and paramedics) in selected NGO clinics in Bangladesh, Shamsun Nahar Ahmed
Chinese/Taiwanese female civil servants : their conflict negotiation strategies & cooperative game theory, Suzan Porter Babcock
A look at credit unions in the United Sates through the International Credit Union Operating Principles, Vreonica J. Ballass
A look at credit unions in the United Sates through the International Credit Union Operating Principles, Vreonica J. Ballass
Saudi Student Needs in Rural Montana, Elizabeth A. Ballinger
Saudi Student Needs in Rural Montana, Elizabeth A. Ballinger
Post September 11 : college international student offices, management plans, and student support in a time of crisis, Karen M. Bauer
Post September 11 : college international student offices, management plans, and student support in a time of crisis, Karen M. Bauer
Impact of Poverty Alleviation Project: The Case of Claudino Faro, Adelino Boa Morte
Impact of Poverty Alleviation Project: The Case of Claudino Faro, Adelino Boa Morte
A comparative study of Land Negotiation Tables as a participatory approach for land conflict resolution in the post-conflict society of Guatemala, Bettina Borggraefe
A comparative study of Land Negotiation Tables as a participatory approach for land conflict resolution in the post-conflict society of Guatemala, Bettina Borggraefe
Polish NGOs abroad : a case study of third sector diplomacy relationships, Julie Boudreaux
Polish NGOs abroad : a case study of third sector diplomacy relationships, Julie Boudreaux
International student participation trends in U.S. distance learning undergraduate degree programs, Sandra L. Brosious
International student participation trends in U.S. distance learning undergraduate degree programs, Sandra L. Brosious
Post-Conflict Social Recovery towards Sustainable Development and Lasting Peace: A Case Study of a Local Peace Initiative in North Maluku, Indonesia, Menchita O. Caramat
Post-Conflict Social Recovery towards Sustainable Development and Lasting Peace: A Case Study of a Local Peace Initiative in North Maluku, Indonesia, Menchita O. Caramat
Maya-Tseltal women : social change in a community development and empowerment process, Sandra Beatriz Castro
Maya-Tseltal women : social change in a community development and empowerment process, Sandra Beatriz Castro
A comparison study of faith-based and secular after-school programs, Steve Chaplain
A comparison study of faith-based and secular after-school programs, Steve Chaplain
The impact of Programming for Impact : a study on evaluation methods and the RSVP Program, Heather Lynn Curtin
The impact of Programming for Impact : a study on evaluation methods and the RSVP Program, Heather Lynn Curtin
Cross-cultural communication, Arther Desomoeur
Cross-cultural communication, Arther Desomoeur
Capacity building of grassroots organizations, M. Devadhason
Capacity building of grassroots organizations, M. Devadhason
Third country resettlement : an evaluation of the International Rescue Committee Refugee Resettlement Program in the Salt Lake City area, Craig Patrick Dixon
Third country resettlement : an evaluation of the International Rescue Committee Refugee Resettlement Program in the Salt Lake City area, Craig Patrick Dixon
A post-colonial theoretical perspective : the case of Belize, Jacqueline Dragone
A post-colonial theoretical perspective : the case of Belize, Jacqueline Dragone
Fundraising after a Calamity: How Non-Profit Organizations Deal with a Post-Tragedy Scenario, Sherry Dutton
Fundraising after a Calamity: How Non-Profit Organizations Deal with a Post-Tragedy Scenario, Sherry Dutton
An overview of the microfinance sector and its role in development, Herbert Pasipanodya Dzapata
An overview of the microfinance sector and its role in development, Herbert Pasipanodya Dzapata
Youth and Social Change: Using Facilitative Leadership Practices for Youth Empowerment, Scott Enebo
Project Stakeholder Input for Successful Monitoring & Evaluation Systems: A Guatemala Case Study, Bethany Esch
A comparative analysis of domestic violence services for refugee women living in California, Melisa Esposti
A comparative analysis of domestic violence services for refugee women living in California, Melisa Esposti
International Development Training Design: Does Culture Count?, Joanna Flagler
International Development Training Design: Does Culture Count?, Joanna Flagler
Community Supported…Anything: Applying Concepts and Practices of Community Supported Agriculture to a Variety of Products in Vermont, Gregory Hellmann Flatt
Community Supported…Anything: Applying Concepts and Practices of Community Supported Agriculture to a Variety of Products in Vermont, Gregory Hellmann Flatt
The impact of a cross-cultural service learning program on the host communities of central Ecuador, Amy E. Fox
The impact of a cross-cultural service learning program on the host communities of central Ecuador, Amy E. Fox
“Who Feels It Knows It”: Grenadian Small Farmers’ Perspectives on Neo-Liberal Development, Sharon Gralnick
“Who Feels It Knows It”: Grenadian Small Farmers’ Perspectives on Neo-Liberal Development, Sharon Gralnick
Student perceptions of the benefits of service-learning and study abroad opportunities in Australia and New Zealand, Kristi S. Hanratty
Student perceptions of the benefits of service-learning and study abroad opportunities in Australia and New Zealand, Kristi S. Hanratty
Assessing the self-esteem outcome of work done by Peace Corps volunteers working with youth in Ecuador, Wendy Hason
Assessing the self-esteem outcome of work done by Peace Corps volunteers working with youth in Ecuador, Wendy Hason
How can CSA farmers in Vermont effectively incorporate low-income members of the community?, Cynthia M. Hellman
How can CSA farmers in Vermont effectively incorporate low-income members of the community?, Cynthia M. Hellman