Honors Contract Guidelines

The work assigned as a result of the contract should be qualitatively different in nature from the work already assigned in the class. The mere addition of readings or assignments is not sufficient. For example, the assigned work may rely on primary sources not formally introduced in the class, or focus more intensively on particular topics.

Contracts will be reviewed to see if they are:

• Specific. Details of exactly what is to be done, such as required format if relevant, number of pages, amount of reading, number of meetings, specific topic or process for choosing a topic where relevant, expected completion date(s).
• Measurable. Criteria for evaluating any output such as papers or presentations, level of scholarship expected, etc.
• Relevant. Appropriate to the course and course level.

Produce a benefit to the student in terms of developing depth or breadth of knowledge/skills not available to non-Honors students or application of knowledge/skills in ways not available to non-Honors students.