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Capstone Projects

Capstone Projects. Research Paper 2013-2014. Required Research. Need in the community Who else is involved Why this project Plan of action. Need in the Community. Include research you have done that demonstrates there is a need in the community for your project.

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Capstone Projects

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  1. Capstone Projects Research Paper 2013-2014

  2. Required Research • Need in the community • Who else is involved • Why this project • Plan of action

  3. Need in the Community • Include research you have done that demonstrates there is a need in the community for your project. • It has to be something that is not already being addressed by other means. • Include who your project is going to help.

  4. Who Else is Involved? • Are there other organizations currently working on this problem? • Who are your allies in this project? • Who are your going to reach out to for help within the community? • How will you obtain resources?

  5. Why this Project? • Why did you choose this project? • What about it interests you? • What do you hope to accomplish through this project? • How will it work?

  6. Plan of Action • What is your plan of action? • What steps do you need to take to implement this project? • How did you determine your budget and what is your budget? • What resources do you need to implement your project?

  7. Paper Structure and Organization • Length • 3 – 5 pages • Table of reference, diagrams, and appendices are in addition to the length • Format • Must be organized • Use section headings • Start with and abstract and end with a conclusion

  8. Guidelines General Paper Sections • Typed • Double spaced • 1” margins all around • 12 pt. Times New Roman • Running header including page numbers • Title Page • Abstract • Main Body • References

  9. Title Page • Title of the Paper • Author’s Name (First, Middle initial, Last) • Course • School Name • Date • Double-spaced • Running Header • Go into header • Page number flush right • Abbreviated Title flush left

  10. Abstract • Running Header • Center “Abstract” on first line of the page • Write a concise summary of your research (no indentation) • Should include: research topic, research questions, participants, methods, results, conclusions (150-250 words)

  11. Main Body • Center the title on the first line of the first page • Indent each paragraph using the tab key • Headings should be sized according to level • Text is left justified • Include figures, diagram, or charts within text as appropriate • All references must be documented • Please use a variety of references such as: books, periodicals, journals, and the Internet • Look at this example paper from the OWL at Purdue for more explanation: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090212013008_560.pdf

  12. References • On a new page, center word “References” • All lines after the first line of each entry should be indented (hanging indent) • Author’s names are inverted (last name first) • Alphabetized by last name of the author • Italicize titles of longer works like books or journals • Do not italicize, underline, or put quotes around shorter works • For examples and instructions for your specific media please see the OWL at Purdue at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

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