GRADUATE STUDIES · HALO-GRS-599
Graduate Written Capstone
The culminating independent written research project and comprehensive examination for the Halo Advanced Scholarship Certificate.
WRITTEN PROGRAM
Admission standard
✓ Complete all 48 Halo Studies undergraduate courses
✓ Pass the Halo Studies Final Grand Examination
✓ Complete all four Academy expeditions
Sequential prerequisite: complete HALO-GRS-501, HALO-GRS-502, HALO-GRS-503.
All assessments are completed exclusively through multiple-choice examinations and written submissions.
SEMINAR SEQUENCE
Four written modules
MODULE 1
Capstone Proposal
Define an original contribution, method, archive, schedule, and responsible limits.
Deliverable: A complete written capstone proposal.
MODULE 2
Research Manuscript
Develop a source-grounded argument with transparent method and counterevidence.
Deliverable: A graduate research manuscript.
MODULE 3
Comprehensive Written Examination
Demonstrate integrated mastery across historiography, methods, institutions, ethics, and uncertainty.
Deliverable: A comprehensive written graduate examination.
MODULE 4
Final Revision
Respond in writing to faculty feedback and document every material revision.
Deliverable: A final manuscript and written revision ledger.
ASSESSMENT MODEL
Written graduate evaluation
15% · Capstone proposal
40% · Research manuscript
30% · Comprehensive written examination
15% · Final revision ledger
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