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
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
Indigenous Conflict Resolution Practices Among the Kpelle People of Bong County, Liberia, West Africa, S. Tornorlah S. Varpilah
NGO capacity-building in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lillian C. Wahl
NGO capacity-building in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lillian C. Wahl
The education and liberation of the poor in community organizing : the personal growth and transformation of leaders in the Anti-Displacement Project (A-DP), Lindsey Walker-Estrada
The education and liberation of the poor in community organizing : the personal growth and transformation of leaders in the Anti-Displacement Project (A-DP), Lindsey Walker-Estrada
Religiously inspired peace builders, Ezra Weinberg
Religiously inspired peace builders, Ezra Weinberg
Exploring Returned Peace Corps Volunteers’ Experiences with Community-Based Training in Nepal, Patrick Wesner
Exploring Returned Peace Corps Volunteers’ Experiences with Community-Based Training in Nepal, Patrick Wesner
Re-establishing family structures affected by HIV/AIDS : is there hope? Zimbabwe case study, Catharine M. Wilkins
Re-establishing family structures affected by HIV/AIDS : is there hope? Zimbabwe case study, Catharine M. Wilkins
Key competencies of youth empowerment through issue-oriented theater (IOT), Shinobu Yagi
Key competencies of youth empowerment through issue-oriented theater (IOT), Shinobu Yagi
How does family assist in cross-cultural adaptations?, Sara Young-Singh
How does family assist in cross-cultural adaptations?, Sara Young-Singh
Submissions from 2002
Giving patterns of Filipino evangelicals and their implications for developing fund raising strategies of evangelical-based non-governmental organizations, Lucy V. Arboleda
Giving patterns of Filipino evangelicals and their implications for developing fund raising strategies of evangelical-based non-governmental organizations, Lucy V. Arboleda
Brief historical overview of the Palestinian issue and the context of Palestinian medical professionals in Lebanon, Maha M. Ayoub
Brief historical overview of the Palestinian issue and the context of Palestinian medical professionals in Lebanon, Maha M. Ayoub
Mayan Q'eqchi spice producers and international organic certification regulations : gaps in farmer participation and applicability of international regulations, Michaelyn M. Bachuber
Mayan Q'eqchi spice producers and international organic certification regulations : gaps in farmer participation and applicability of international regulations, Michaelyn M. Bachuber
The practice of community building at SIT : how they support the educational goals of students, Edeluisa M. Baguio-Larena
The practice of community building at SIT : how they support the educational goals of students, Edeluisa M. Baguio-Larena
Investing in social capital to achieve effective partnerships : a study in Malawi, Steven J. Baines
Investing in social capital to achieve effective partnerships : a study in Malawi, Steven J. Baines
Building a Sustainable Community Economy via Energy Efficiency, Awareness, and the Use of Alternative Technology and Ideas, Thomas Gerard Barwick
Building a Sustainable Community Economy via Energy Efficiency, Awareness, and the Use of Alternative Technology and Ideas, Thomas Gerard Barwick
Proper management of an AIDS service organization in Zimbabwe : making caring for carers a priority, Chiara Bistarelli
Proper management of an AIDS service organization in Zimbabwe : making caring for carers a priority, Chiara Bistarelli
Extranjera artists as catalysts for social change : Chiapas, Mexico, Amy Dickinson Broberg
Extranjera artists as catalysts for social change : Chiapas, Mexico, Amy Dickinson Broberg
Internationalizing curriculum in rural Wisconsin : challenges and strengths, Denise Buckbee
Internationalizing curriculum in rural Wisconsin : challenges and strengths, Denise Buckbee
International service-learning and community involvement for U.S. institutions of higher education, Denise Cope
International service-learning and community involvement for U.S. institutions of higher education, Denise Cope
Botswana and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic, Chele DeGruccio
Botswana and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic, Chele DeGruccio
Root Causes of Negative Attitudes Formed by Expatriate English Instructors toward their Japanese Managers and How Relationships between the Two Might Be Improved, Joseph Robert Donaldson
Root Causes of Negative Attitudes Formed by Expatriate English Instructors toward their Japanese Managers and How Relationships between the Two Might Be Improved, Joseph Robert Donaldson
A just workplace and living wage for the lowest paid staff of Catholic Relief Services/Cameroon, Samantha Ellis
A just workplace and living wage for the lowest paid staff of Catholic Relief Services/Cameroon, Samantha Ellis
The Impact of International Service on the Personal Development of Participants of the Operation Crossroads Africa Seven-Week Program, Paul Fairbanks
The Impact of International Service on the Personal Development of Participants of the Operation Crossroads Africa Seven-Week Program, Paul Fairbanks
Professional development abroad at Red Rocks Community College, Elizabeth S. Fanton
Professional development abroad at Red Rocks Community College, Elizabeth S. Fanton
Attitude toward German Prisoner of War Camps in America, Leston M.J. Freeman
Attitude toward German Prisoner of War Camps in America, Leston M.J. Freeman
Institute for International Sport : an empowerment approach, Katie Gilbertson
Institute for International Sport : an empowerment approach, Katie Gilbertson
Polly-Shomaj : problems in mobilizing public local resources and overcoming steps, an in-depth look, Md. Hamiduzzaman
Polly-Shomaj : problems in mobilizing public local resources and overcoming steps, an in-depth look, Md. Hamiduzzaman
An Evaluation of NGO-Government Relationships in Bangladesh, M. Mossaber Hossain
An Evaluation of NGO-Government Relationships in Bangladesh, M. Mossaber Hossain
Simulations : more than just a game?, Catherine A, Huber
Simulations : more than just a game?, Catherine A, Huber
Let’s! Tokyo A Look at Western Expatriate Success and Post-Arrival Trainings in Tokyo, Meriah Hudson
Let’s! Tokyo A Look at Western Expatriate Success and Post-Arrival Trainings in Tokyo, Meriah Hudson
The cultural adjustment process of Bosnian refugees, Sharon Alice Kennedy
The cultural adjustment process of Bosnian refugees, Sharon Alice Kennedy
The impact of culture on the Art & Soul experience : expressive arts in a multicultural environment, Susan Kohm
The impact of culture on the Art & Soul experience : expressive arts in a multicultural environment, Susan Kohm
Deaf Advocacy: Increasing Accessibility at Arts Venues in Brattleboro, Vermont, Susan Kyle
Deaf Advocacy: Increasing Accessibility at Arts Venues in Brattleboro, Vermont, Susan Kyle
Temporary Land Retirement as an Agri-Environmental Policy Tool, Cara Laubach
Temporary Land Retirement as an Agri-Environmental Policy Tool, Cara Laubach
Host culture perception of a study abroad program and its impact on the community, Julie Levy