LASS 4882 - General Studies Capstone Part 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43870,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Kyle Starkey
Email: ktstarkey@ysu.edu
Course Description
4882. General Studies Capstone Part 2. Practical and applied learning within the primary concentration area. Development of a capstone project over two courses. Part 1 is conception and approval of the project and initial research. Part 2 is execution of the project. The project may be a field experience or scholarly thesis. The capstone project must be approved by the professor in Part 1. Prereq.: LASS 4881. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Capstone and Thesis Research Guide: Making an Outline. University of Wisconsin-Superior – Jim Dan Hill Library. https://library.uwsuper.edu/Capstone/Writing_Outline. | ||
| Required | Types of Outlines and Samples. Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/developing_an_outline/types_of_outlines.html | ||
| Required | Newell, W.H. and Thompson-Klein, J. ”Interdisciplinary Studies into the 21st Century.” The Journal of General Education 45, No. 2 (1996): 152-169. | ||
| Required | Noam Chomsky – The Purpose of Education. Learning without Frontiers | ||
| Required | Interview Strategies Guide. BUSPH Career Services Office. https://www.bu.edu/sph/files/2020/08/Interview-Strategies-2020.pdf. | ||
| Required | Interview Tips. Rutgers Camden. https://careercenter.camden.rutgers.edu/interviewing-tips/ | ||
| Required | A Beginner’s Guide to Networking. Harvard Business Review. March 22, 2023. https://hbr.org/2023/03/a-beginners-guide-to-networking. | ||
| Required | Why Networking and Not Your Resume Lands You a Job in 2026. Forbes. June 12, 2026. https://www.forbes.com/sites/colleenbatchelder/2026/06/12/why-networking-and-not-your-resume-lands-you-the-job-in-2026/. | ||
| Required | Capstone and Thesis Research Guide: Reviewing Your Writing. Jim Dan Hill Library – University of Wisconsin-Superior. (n.d.). https://library.uwsuper.edu/Capstone/Reviews | ||
| Required | Proposal and Capstone Project. Utah State University. (n.d.). https://qanr.usu.edu/mnr/proposal-examples |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Capstone and Thesis Research Guide: Making an Outline. University of Wisconsin-Superior – Jim Dan Hill Library. https://library.uwsuper.edu/Capstone/Writing_Outline. Types of Outlines and Samples. Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/developing_an_outline/types_of_outlines.html |
Module 1: Evaluating the Research Proposal | Module 1 Discussion (Due: 10/25) Outline Draft (Due: 10/25) |
| 10/26 | Newell, W.H. and Thompson-Klein, J. ”Interdisciplinary Studies into the 21st Century.” The Journal of General Education 45, No. 2 (1996): 152-169. Newell, W.H. and Thompson-Klein, J. ”Interdisciplinary Studies into the 21st Century.” The Journal of General Education 45, No. 2 (1996): 152-169. |
Module 2: Finding the Balance | Module 2 Discussion (Due: 11/01) |
| 11/2 | Interview Strategies Guide. BUSPH Career Services Office. https://www.bu.edu/sph/files/2020/08/Interview-Strategies-2020.pdf. Interview Tips. Rutgers Camden. https://careercenter.camden.rutgers.edu/interviewing-tips/ |
Module 3: Creating a Personal Sales Pitch | BGS Mock Interview (Due:11/08) |
| 11/9 | Capstone and Thesis Research Guide: Making an Outline. University of Wisconsin-Superior – Jim Dan Hill Library. (n.d.) https://library.uwsuper.edu/Capstone/Writing_Outline Types of Outlines and Samples. Purdue University. (n.d.). https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/developing_an_outline/types_of_outlines.html |
Module 4: Finalizing Your Plan | Final Outline (Due: 11/15) |
| 11/16 | A Beginner’s Guide to Networking. Harvard Business Review. March 22, 2023. https://hbr.org/2023/03/a-beginners-guide-to-networking. Why Networking and Not Your Resume Lands You a Job in 2026. Forbes. June 12, 2026. https://www.forbes.com/sites/colleenbatchelder/2026/06/12/why-networking-and-not-your-resume-lands-you-the-job-in-2026/. |
Module 5: Networking a BGS Degree | Module 5 Discussion (Due: 11/22) |
| 11/23 | Capstone and Thesis Research Guide: Reviewing Your Writing. Jim Dan Hill Library – University of Wisconsin-Superior. (n.d.). https://library.uwsuper.edu/Capstone/Reviews Proposal and Capstone Project. Utah State University. (n.d.). https://qanr.usu.edu/mnr/proposal-examples |
Module 6: Making the Final Touches | Module 6 Discussion (Due: 11/29 ) Capstone Project [Draft – Peer Revision] (Due: 11/29) Capstone Project [Draft – Instructor Submission] (Due: 11/29) |
| 11/30 | No Readings this Week! | Module 7: Submitting the Capstone Project | Exit Interview (Due: 12/06) Capstone Project (Due: 12/06) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.