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The Honors Capstone:

is a mentored independent research or creative project
can be done in conjunction with the department in which you are majoring
requires a public presentation to Honors guests, faculty, and students at an on-campus conference usually held on the first Saturday in May
should display a high level of intellectual ability and creativity on a specific subject or area
should demonstrate general abilities valued in any college graduate:
- ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing
- ability to think critically and constructively
- ability to locate and evaluate information
- ability to recognize and respond to ethical issues
- ability to place one's work in the broad context of human effort

It's important to begin generating ideas for your project in your junior year. The more time the project has to develop, the more mature your work will be. Being aware of deadlines associated with your research is also important. You may need to apply up to a year in advance to have research approved by CU's Institutional Review Board.
Consider your past classes, outside reading, hobbies, places you've visited, or independent research you have already performed. Other ways to get ideas for your capstone project include speaking with other students and getting a feel for what their interests are, meeting with faculty in your department to discuss their research interests, and attending undergraduate poster sessions and research days. If you're still stuck, stop by the Honors Office for a look at past capstone project titles.

Honors Capstone Overview