Capstone Project
Capstone project writing is in most cases the final project that students must complete successfully in order to qualify for graduation. An extended research assignment is intended to integrate all the aspects of academic study and writing. It is also important to appreciate that not all institutions and fields have the capstone project as a requirement to successful completion of a course.
The purpose of a capstone project
- To demonstrate students research skills and interests
- To sharpen leadership and organizational skills among students
- To demonstrate an in depth understanding on a specific topic among students
Components of a good capstone project
An acceptable capstone project should have the following:
- Fact-based evidence to support arguments raised
- A depth in evaluation and analysis, whether qualitative or quantitative
- A substantial length
Choosing a topic for the capstone project
involve extensive research and writing. as such you must choose your topic carefully. The following are guidelines on selecting a topic.
- Choose based on your interest
- Select a topic whose sources are available
- Select a topic with a scope you can cover within the time given
The length of a capstone project
Because of the nature and length of the capstone project, students are required to exercise extensive researches and writing. as such, 25 to 30 pages double-spaced would be an acceptable length
The format of a capstone project
The capstone project has a format that should be followed strictly. The format should reflect the following:
- The title page- has the writer’s name, institution and submission date
- The abstract summary of the project
- Table of contents
- Introduction- introduces the problem, states the significance of the study and gives background information.
- Methods- how was data collected and analyzed
- Results-states what was learnt in the project
- Conclusion- an interpretation of the results
- Bibliography- list of references used