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
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
Host culture perception of a study abroad program and its impact on the community, Julie Levy
The role of Armenian women as peacebuilders since the end of the Soviet era, Cloe Liparini
The role of Armenian women as peacebuilders since the end of the Soviet era, Cloe Liparini
The role of non-governmental organizations in the election-monitoring process, Soraja Lofstrom
The role of non-governmental organizations in the election-monitoring process, Soraja Lofstrom
How to gain entry into the DC Latino community : a gap analysis of the cultural styles of the National Chapter of the American Red Cross and the DC Latino community, Laura Louise Luce
How to gain entry into the DC Latino community : a gap analysis of the cultural styles of the National Chapter of the American Red Cross and the DC Latino community, Laura Louise Luce
Race, gender and the African American women's study abroad experience in Spain, Khadijah Luqman
Race, gender and the African American women's study abroad experience in Spain, Khadijah Luqman
The new Spanish-speaking workforce : employers' experiences in Memphis, Shelby Howell Mallory
The new Spanish-speaking workforce : employers' experiences in Memphis, Shelby Howell Mallory
Violent images in a fragile place, Peter S. May
Violent images in a fragile place, Peter S. May
African-American leadership in the Episcopal diocese of western North Carolina, Sarah Toy McArdle
African-American leadership in the Episcopal diocese of western North Carolina, Sarah Toy McArdle
Exploring the impact of international faculty development seminars on teaching, Tjede Merlini McVey
Exploring the impact of international faculty development seminars on teaching, Tjede Merlini McVey
A situation analysis of orphanages & residential institutions for the developmentally disabled community in Armenia, Nicholas McVoy
A situation analysis of orphanages & residential institutions for the developmentally disabled community in Armenia, Nicholas McVoy
The Al-Aqsa Intifada : the implications for the Oslo peace process and grassroots peace-building intervention, Danielle Helene Meshorer
The Al-Aqsa Intifada : the implications for the Oslo peace process and grassroots peace-building intervention, Danielle Helene Meshorer
Study abroad and development : the effect of U.S. study abroad programs on participants' development perspectives, Kimberly M. Miller
Study abroad and development : the effect of U.S. study abroad programs on participants' development perspectives, Kimberly M. Miller
How to Fulbright scholars measure mutual understanding?, Tracy Morrison