STUDENT-INITIATED THESIS AGREEMENT UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM, IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY

This contract is to establish a partnership and mutual understanding between a UHP Student and their Thesis Advisor. By signing this, the Student and Advisor are expressing their intent to work together towards the completion of the Student’s thesis project. The thesis project will culminate in a final paper written to discipline-specific standards and a formal presentation similar to a Masters defense.

AGREEMENT INFORMATION Proposed Thesis Title

PROCEDURE

Arrange the terms of your agreement with your instructor and provide the information below on attached pages.

A paragraph explaining general research or creative activity requirement. A summary of any work already completed towards this thesis by the UHP student. A timeline of major milestones including, but not limited to, thesis defense, final draft

deadline, any conferences/performances, and significant research task completion. A brief description of how advising will occur, including anticipated frequency and

duration of meetings. STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Student Name and Bengal ID Instructor Name Local Address Department and Campus Box Number Phone Number and Email Phone Number and Email Signature and Date Signature and Date FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Submitted Date Approved Instructor Notified of Approval Student Notified of Approval

UHP Director Signature

Please submit this contract and supplemental documents to Dr. Shannon Kobs-Nawotniak, Director of the University Honors Program, Rendezvous 323, Campus Box 8010