CALS Honors Thesis
For requirements and information
http://cals.ufl.edu/current_students/requirements.shtml
Q: What is an Honors thesis?
A: A written report of a creative, scholarly project dealing with teaching, research, or outreach. It has clear objectives and conclusions and involves original, independent work of the student. It is NOT a book report or literature review of a topic, an opinion paper on why something is good or bad, or a paper that lacks novel and critical analysis.
Q: What are the deadlines for thesis proposals and submitting a final thesis?
A. If you are graduating Spring 2013:
- Proposal is due to CALS Honors Director by Friday September 28, 2012
- Thesis due to CALS Honors Director by Friday April 12, 2013
Q: How long is a typical CALS thesis?
A: There is no length requirement; typically theses are 10-50 pages double spaced, not counting figures, tables, literature cited, and appendices. The focus is quality, not quantity.
Q: Should I do an honors thesis?
A: Yes, if you:
- meet the Honors Admission and Graduation requirements for the CALS Honors Program
- wish to graduate from UF with magna or summa cum laude Latin Honors
- like to work one-on-one with distinguished faculty
- can devote up to several hours per week to your project
- are self-motivated and manage time effectively
- wish to enhance your qualifications for graduate or professional school admission
