The project is not to be a biography of a theorist. Nor is it simply an overview of some theory. Student papers are to demonstrate a thorough understanding of historical and philosophical roots of a specific theory, relevant modern extensions, and recent empirical support. For example, a student could explore the perspective of evolutionary psychology and elaborate on its philosophical foundations and provide criticism of this approach. Students will explore a perspective in psychology that they are not familiar with or perhaps disagree with. This is an essential critical thinking skill.