"No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light." (Luke 11:33)
Contemplate the virtues and gifts given to him by God to plan for a capstone topic area best fitting to his unique personhood.
Create a culminating project that reflects a humble gratitude for all the blessings he has received during his years of formation at JPG.
Formulate and revise a strong thesis statement that is engaging, defensible and of proper scope to the nature of the final presentation.
Discern the characteristics of various sources to determine what research is authoritative and appropriate, and that which is fallacious and should be disregarded.
Publicly defend his own writing through an oral presentation in the presence of staff, students, family and other JPG community members.
Take care to consistently meet deadlines without procrastination, communicate often with faculty advisors and take personal responsibility for his own project.
Write with eloquence, persuasion and order.
Understand and explain—in writing and orally—how his major area of study is in line with the moral and social teachings and of the Catholic Church.
Embrace the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva in sanctifying ordinary work, by consistently acting with diligence and joy.
Model excellence in all things, particularly in public displays of the accomplishments of his academic pursuits