Final Capstone Paper-stress: genetic or environmental?
INSTRUCTIONS
Academic Research Paper
The body of the paper should be 25-40 double-spaced pages, not including title page, abstract, table of contents, annotated bibliography, list of tables, or appendices.
Your final submission must include the following:
Title Page
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables and Figures (if applicable)
Introduction
Research Strategies
A Review of the Literature
Discussions and Conclusions
Annotated Bibliography (All sources referenced in the paper should be listed and annotated in the bibliography.)
Appendices (if applicable)
Note: Be sure to follow the appropriate format related to your discipline, either APA (American Psychological Association) or MLA (Modern Language Association) format.
Capstone Project Paper
This is the final step in completing your capstone project where you put the finishing touches on your work and assemble the final product. Take into consideration any and all feedback provided by your mentor in each of the previous written assignments submitted in the course and make the suggested changes or improvements to each section before submitting the finalized capstone project.
Be sure to proofread the final product to ensure there are no track changes, comments, or other residual elements from a previously graded draft. The body of the paper should be 25-40 double-spaced pages, not including title page, abstract, table of contents, annotated bibliography, list of tables, or appendices
Purpose
This capstone project requires you to summarize, synthesize, and build upon course work in your undergraduate major area, resulting in a substantial research project. The entire course is designed as a step-by-step process in the formulation of a two-part capstone project consisting of an academic research paper and oral presentation.
Conclusion
Now, bring your final thoughts together. Incorporate key terms into the broad conclusions you have reached about your topic, including the larger or practical implications of your research. Finally, recommend avenues for future research. Your conclusion should be impactful and memorable, not just a summary of your work.
Review the strategies outlined in Writing Conclusions as you consider the following:
Analyze your problem statement, or main question. Given all of your research and synthesis, what is your current viewpoint? Has your viewpoint changed? Why or why not?
Unpack your conclusions into several broad statements that address your key terms. How do these conclusions relate to other work in this field?
What are the potential real-world or academic implications of your conclusion? Does something need to change about the way things are currently done? Do you have an idea for a solution?
What research still needs to be done and why?
What should future researchers keep in mind?
Required Textbook for Refernece on Capstone Structure
Lester, J. D., & Lester, J. D., Jr. (2018). Writing research papers: A complete guide (16th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. VitalSource
ISBN-13: 978-013457590
Link: https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780134575902/cfi/189!/4/2@100:0.00
The following links provide online writing and research aids to help you with your paper assignments.
OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University
Writer’s Handbook, the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
APA Guidelines
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