Honors Project Application

In-Course Honors Project Application

Spring 2025 applications are due February, 7, 2025

Student First Name*

Student Last Name*

WIU ID*

Student WIU Email*

xxx@wiu.edu

Campus*

MacombQuad CitiesOnline Only

This is my honors thesis research or writing course Skip if No.

Yes

Course Abbrev. and No.*

Course Title*

STAR No.*

Course Instructor/thesis advisor first Name*

Course Instructor/thesis advisor last name*

Course Instructor/thesis advisor WIU Email*

xxx@wiu.edu

PLEASE NOTE: A copy of this form is automatically sent to your instructor's email address. Make sure it is correct or the approval process will be delayed.

HONORS PROJECT

I have discussed the project below with my course instructor. (If you cannot answer yes, stop here. Talk to your instructor and then return to this form.)*

Yes

1. What is the topic that will be studied in greater depth beyond the classroom requirements? In one or two sentences, pretend you are telling a friend what your project is about, or writing the title of a paper. What would you say?

You must have a clear focus/plan for your project. It cannot be a work in progress or yet to be determined or it will NOT be approved.

Topic/Focus*

0/40

2. What is the anticipated product? What are you required to submit to your instructor for assessment of a successful honors project? (e.g. Research paper, presentation, recital, honors thesis, etc.)

Anticipated Product*

3. What are the major steps necessary to complete the project. Include a timeline/deadlines for the completion of each step.

Major Steps/Timeline*

4. How and/or when will you and your instructor review your progress towards completion of the above steps and discuss any questions you have along the way?

Progress Review*

5. Does your project involve human subjects? If so, proof of IRB approval is required.

Human Subjects Involved*

NoYes (IRB approval required)

6. Does your project involve animal subjects? If so, proof of IACUC approval is required.

Animal Subjects Involved*

NoYes (IACUC approval required)

I have reviewed and agree to the In-Course Honors Project Guidelines.

I will notify my Honors advisor of any changes affecting the completion of this project and honors requirements.

If required, I will obtain IRB or IACUC training and provide evidence to my instructor.

Enter your name and WIU ID to indicate your agreement.*

Date

AGREEMENT