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 2003
Re-entry strategies employed by students at the School for International Training, Stephen P. Holland-Wempe
Re-entry strategies employed by students at the School for International Training, Stephen P. Holland-Wempe
Content creation in Bhutan for ICT mediated sustainable development, James Houle
Content creation in Bhutan for ICT mediated sustainable development, James Houle
The Causes of Entrepreneurial Success in BRAC Micro – finance Program, Ahmed Khalid Hyder
The Causes of Entrepreneurial Success in BRAC Micro – finance Program, Ahmed Khalid Hyder
The impact of IES students on Japanese host families : Japanese host families' intercultural development, Yumiko Ikeda
The impact of IES students on Japanese host families : Japanese host families' intercultural development, Yumiko Ikeda
How do artists relate to emotional stress and what relevance does that have for those using art in the intercultural field?, Quinton L. Jackson
How do artists relate to emotional stress and what relevance does that have for those using art in the intercultural field?, Quinton L. Jackson
Bilingual first-generation Chinese immigrants' use of ethnic Chinese media in the United Sates, Joy Yi Jia
Bilingual first-generation Chinese immigrants' use of ethnic Chinese media in the United Sates, Joy Yi Jia
Using relations between Japanese and Korean international students in U.S. universities as a model for international peace building, Manami Kaneko
Using relations between Japanese and Korean international students in U.S. universities as a model for international peace building, Manami Kaneko
Vipassana meditation : its role in prison reform and reintegration of prisoners in society, Akanksa Kela
Vipassana meditation : its role in prison reform and reintegration of prisoners in society, Akanksa Kela
Intercultural learning in the liberal arts : the role of multicultural and international educators, Kathleen S. Knaul
Intercultural learning in the liberal arts : the role of multicultural and international educators, Kathleen S. Knaul
The Somaliland Experiment: Issues of Identity and Recognition for a Nation, Erica Krug
The Somaliland Experiment: Issues of Identity and Recognition for a Nation, Erica Krug
A study of the affect of tax policies towards environmental NGOs in China, Hanying Li
A study of the affect of tax policies towards environmental NGOs in China, Hanying Li
Mindful mediation : a comparative study on the stages of mindfulness and the role of the mediator, Katherine Limon
Mindful mediation : a comparative study on the stages of mindfulness and the role of the mediator, Katherine Limon
How to effectively develop the market for Chinese films in the U.S., Hangyu Liu
How to effectively develop the market for Chinese films in the U.S., Hangyu Liu
Subsidizing peace : a study of funders and CR success, Brooke Elizabeth Loder
Subsidizing peace : a study of funders and CR success, Brooke Elizabeth Loder
A review of current research on the health risks and safety of genetically engineered foods, Kathryn Madigan
A review of current research on the health risks and safety of genetically engineered foods, Kathryn Madigan
Identity Borderlands: What Opportunities Can They Offer Us?, Laurie McDonnell
Identity Borderlands: What Opportunities Can They Offer Us?, Laurie McDonnell
Egoistic, Altruistic, or Pacifistic: Volunteers' Motivations to Serve, Jennifer McGowan
Egoistic, Altruistic, or Pacifistic: Volunteers' Motivations to Serve, Jennifer McGowan
The Relationship Between Activism and Collective Living at the Colibri Urban Housing Collective, Inc., Carrie Miller
Identifying the Resistance to Counseling Problem Gamblers in the State of Vermont, Joy K. Mitchell
Identifying the Resistance to Counseling Problem Gamblers in the State of Vermont, Joy K. Mitchell
Managing US federal grants to impact sustainable development : a case of PIDT in Benin, Vincent M. Mugisha
Managing US federal grants to impact sustainable development : a case of PIDT in Benin, Vincent M. Mugisha
Effects of the Maquila Industry on Nogales, Sonora, Andrea Muilenburg
Effects of the Maquila Industry on Nogales, Sonora, Andrea Muilenburg
Orphans in Cambodia: A Case Study of Families of Children in a Public Orphanage, Misaka Nakajima
Orphans in Cambodia: A Case Study of Families of Children in a Public Orphanage, Misaka Nakajima
Assessing Institutional Capacity: The Case of Fundacion Cristo Redentor, Robert B. Natiello
Assessing Institutional Capacity: The Case of Fundacion Cristo Redentor, Robert B. Natiello
Meeting the Needs of International Students on the Internet, Erika Therese Nelson
Meeting the Needs of International Students on the Internet, Erika Therese Nelson
The Study of the Factors Affecting Sustainability of Community Groups in a Remote District of Nepal, Dutta Narayan Ojha
The Role of the Project Diacom in Reconciliation in Bosnia, Vahidin Omanovic
Youth Employment A Model of Sustainable Development, Kim Outten
Youth Employment A Model of Sustainable Development, Kim Outten
The Effects of Culture on Virtual Teams, Elizabeth Persico
The Effects of Culture on Virtual Teams, Elizabeth Persico
Women Students of Color in Higher Education: The Journey of Racial and Ethnic Identity, Sheila Placido
Women Students of Color in Higher Education: The Journey of Racial and Ethnic Identity, Sheila Placido
The Muskie/FREEDOM Support Act Exchange Program and Social Reforms: A Participant's Perspective, Olga Ptichenko
The Muskie/FREEDOM Support Act Exchange Program and Social Reforms: A Participant's Perspective, Olga Ptichenko
Pedagogy for the Oppressed: A Preliminary Study of Education Programs for Incarcerated Youth, Lotta Rao
Pedagogy for the Oppressed: A Preliminary Study of Education Programs for Incarcerated Youth, Lotta Rao
The Reconciliation Process Between Japan and the Republic of Korea, Akiko Sakaedani
The Reconciliation Process Between Japan and the Republic of Korea, Akiko Sakaedani
Multiculturism in Elementary Schools: Making the case for introducing multicultural education to the youngest of our youth, Mitzi Sanchez
Multiculturism in Elementary Schools: Making the case for introducing multicultural education to the youngest of our youth, Mitzi Sanchez
Improving the Hiring of National Staff in High Management Positions in Humanitarian Operations, John Sauer
Improving the Hiring of National Staff in High Management Positions in Humanitarian Operations, John Sauer
Is Spiritual Development Acceptable Development: A Case Study of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka, Nathan Shulkin
Is Spiritual Development Acceptable Development: A Case Study of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka, Nathan Shulkin
Weaving Experiential and Online Learning: A phenomenological study of experiential learning online, Karen Sigel
Weaving Experiential and Online Learning: A phenomenological study of experiential learning online, Karen Sigel
Public Statements Following 9/11: Making the Case for an NGO Mission in a Politically Divisive Context, Shannon Simrell
Public Statements Following 9/11: Making the Case for an NGO Mission in a Politically Divisive Context, Shannon Simrell
Connecting Students to Practitioners: Using Asynchronous Discussion Boards in Nonviolent Peace Education, Christian Sinclair
Connecting Students to Practitioners: Using Asynchronous Discussion Boards in Nonviolent Peace Education, Christian Sinclair
The role of emigrants in Cabo Verde's development process, Ana Lisa S. Sliva
The role of emigrants in Cabo Verde's development process, Ana Lisa S. Sliva
Institutionalizing and financing global public goods : practice and possibilities, Bridget Leigh Snell
Institutionalizing and financing global public goods : practice and possibilities, Bridget Leigh Snell
Fair trade : a better model for north-south economic cooperation, Douglas L. Snyder
Fair trade : a better model for north-south economic cooperation, Douglas L. Snyder
Evaluating Indigenous Resource Use in the Kanuku Mountains, Susan Stone
Evaluating Indigenous Resource Use in the Kanuku Mountains, Susan Stone
The decline of handicraft production since 1970 in Nigeria, Rebecca J. Talaga
The decline of handicraft production since 1970 in Nigeria, Rebecca J. Talaga
Development of Thailand-based Burmese democracy-building organizations and their role in transforming the conflict in Burma, Tun Tun Than
Development of Thailand-based Burmese democracy-building organizations and their role in transforming the conflict in Burma, Tun Tun Than
Commercializing coffee : small scale cooperatives in Chiapas, Mexico and their struggle for survival, Christopher J. Treter
Commercializing coffee : small scale cooperatives in Chiapas, Mexico and their struggle for survival, Christopher J. Treter
Indigenous Conflict Resolution Practices Among the Kpelle People of Bong County, Liberia, West Africa, S. Tornorlah S. Varpilah