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Doctoral Capstone Guidebook V1.2 (September 2025)
for Capstone Template V1.2 (September 2025) and Template
V1 (October 2023) Changes: Revision of Guidebook to align to Template
• Clarification of optional APA level 3-4 headings
• Clarification and shortening of sections
• Sorting of format into Template and content into Guide
• Incorporation of guidance in program guides and “How to Use”
documents
Student Requirements: Follow the capstone template V1 (October
2023) or V1.2 (September 2025). These templates contain format
guidance.
This guide explains the content of each section. It is aligned to version
V1.2. of the capstone template.
Heading Requirements: Headings can be added but not removed.
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Template Use: Any version of the template between October 2023 and September 2025 is acceptable if the content is understandable and meets program requirements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOK ..................................................................................
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Disclaimers ............................................................................................. 3
Purpose of this Document ......................................................................... 3
Turnitin .................................................................................................. 3
Doctoral Publications Review .................................................................... 4
CAPSTONE TEMPLATE AND FRONT MATTER ....................................................
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Title Page ............................................................................................... 5
Copyright ................................................................................................ 5
Abstract .................................................................................................. 5
Abstract content ............................................................................. 6
Dedication .............................................................................................. 6
Acknowledgements .................................................................................. 6
Table of Contents .................................................................................... 6
List of Tables ........................................................................................... 7
List of Figures .......................................................................................... 8
SECTION 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................
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Overview of the Project ............................................................................ 9
Problem statement and Purpose ..................................................................... 9
Theoretical Framework ............................................................................. 9
Project Context ...................................................................................... 10
Historical Background and Current Trends ........................................... 10
Synthesis of the Scholarly Literature ................................................ 10
Synthesis of the Practitioner Literature ............................................ 10
Alignment of the Project with the Literature and Discipline .................. 10
Summary ................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 2. PROCESS .....................................................................................
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Project Questions ................................................................................... 11
Project Design/Method ............................................................................ 11
Stakeholders, Participants, and Target Audience ............................................ 11
Role of the Researcher ............................................................................ 12
Project Study Protocol ............................................................................. 12
Sample ............................................................................................. 12
Data Collection .............................................................................. 12
Ethical Considerations ............................................................................. 12
Data Analysis ......................................................................................... 13
Summary ................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3. FINDINGS AND APPLICATION ....................................................
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Relevant Outcomes and Findings .................................................................. 14
Table (Sample) ........................................................................................... 14
Figure (Sample) ...................................................................................... 1415
Application and Benefits .......................................................................... 15
Implications ........................................................................................... 15 3
Recommendations for Policy ........................................................... 15
Recommendations for Practice ........................................................ 15
Recommendations for Future Work ................................................. 15
Conclusion ............................................................................................. 15
REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 17
APPENDIX .......................................................................................................
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ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOK
Disclaimers
Neither this guide nor any of the information and requirements contained herein
constitute a contract or create any contractual commitments between Capella
University and any student, prospective student, or third party. The information and
program requirements contained in the Capstone Guidebook are subject to change.
Purpose of This Document
This document presents detailed information about each section and sub-section required for a Capella capstone. It is aligned to the September 2025 version of the capstone template, and it is also applicable to the October 2023 version of the capstone template. Students who started their work on the October 2023 version do not need to redo their work on the September 2025 version.
Other Resources:
Capstone Template V1.2 is the most up to date template.
Headings:
It is permissible to add headings that clarify and complete the paper. Add
new headings sparingly, and align to the Table of Contents. Do not remove
headings. Talk to your mentor about how you might conceptualize your
information under the headings in the template, and then add headings to clarify
as needed.
APA Formatting Requirements:
Capella University closely follows the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association (sometimes referred to as the “APA Manual”). Faculty
and students may, however, notice some differences between APA and Capella
preferences and guidelines within the template. The Writing Center includes a
chart of some differences between APA and Capella usage. This guidebook is not
written using APA Publication standards because it is not meant for publication.
Turnitin
To ensure the originality of your work and the use of appropriate citations and
references, submit your capstone work through the Turnitin text-matching tool’s
“Drafts” section. Turnitin is linked in your courseroom.
Turnitin evaluation results are not about the percentage of matched language but rather
about the substance and quality of the matches themselves. Evaluate each match,
regardless of the percentage noted, to ensure you have captured any uncredited
passages of verbatim work by a writer other than yourself or by a secondary source. Use
the live report, which is more interactive and more useful, rather than use a PDF of the
report.
• Review the Turnitin page on Campus for more information about how to use
Turnitin and interpret reports.
• Review Capella’s Academic Integrity and Honesty Policy: 3.01.01 Academic Integrity
and Honesty
• Review Capella’s Research Misconduct Policy: 3.03.06 Research Misconduct As you
work through your capstone, use the Turnitin text-matching tool to check drafts of
your work. You may submit your capstone multiple times to the Turnitin draft section
for analysis as part of your editing process.
Doctoral Publications (Writing Center) Review
Your mentor will submit your capstone for review by Capella's Doctoral Publications
(writing Center) Review team at the same time your manuscript is sent to your
committee members for review. The Doctoral Publications team will perform a brief
review to determine if it meets Capella's standards for academic writing and ethical
research and that there is no evidence of plagiarism. It is not the function of the
Doctoral Publication reviewers to revise, edit, or proofread the entire capstone. It is also
not the function of the reviewers to find every writing error; they will provide examples
of errors and how to fix them. You are responsible for making required corrections
across the entirety of the capstone, based on the notes from the reviewer, with input
and support from your mentor.
Carefully review the criteria for review in the Doctoral Publications Guidebook as you
write your capstone. It's important to check your work against these requirements and
work with your mentor to ensure you've adhered to these criteria before submitting
your manuscript for the Doctoral Publication/committee review.
The Doctoral Publications reviewer will check that you have met requirements in the
following key areas:
• Ethical and Legal Requirements
• APA Alignment Requirements
• Capstone Document Requirements
• Writing-Related Requirements
CAPSTONE TEMPLATE AND FRONT MATTER It is strongly recommended to use Capstone Template V1.2 as the main template for
your capstone. This guidebook is aligned to that template. Template V1.2 explains the
formatting requirements of the capstone. However, if you have already started your
work on Capstone Template V1 (Oct 23), you can continue to use that template.
Furthermore, many of the sections of both templates are the same, so this guidebook
will be useful for either template. The two templates are very similar.
Title Page
It is important to be accurate when writing the title page. The title should be succinct and
closely reflect the content of the study.
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Copyright Page A
copyright page is optional but recommended.
Abstract
The purpose of the abstract is to provide a concise and accurate synopsis of key
elements of your capstone project. Researchers will review your abstract to determine
whether your manuscript is relevant to their work. Those in your field will review your
abstract to learn more about the quality and findings of your study.
In-text author-date citations are generally not used in the abstract, as the focus is your
study, the research, and your findings. See an example in the Doctoral Publications
Guidebook.
Remember that the project should be written predominantly in past tense. Write as if
looking back on a completed study. If you have copied material from prior work, make
sure to change the tense. ***This is different from your proposal and IRB application, as
those were written before you conducted data collection, and thus they were written in
future tense. Now, your study has been completed. Write in past tense to describe what
happened in your study. Abstract Content:
• This is a concise summary of your capstone topic. Explain the rationale for your
study and the need for the study. Indicate your research questions, matching the
wording used in your capstone sections.
• Summarize the research methodology used in the study.
• Describe the population and sample, including high-level demographic information
regarding your participant group. If secondary data were used, describe the data
set.
• Provide a concise summary of your data analysis.
• Provide a concise summary of your research findings and conclusion(s). Describe
the practical implications of your research.
Additional guidelines for development of an abstract are in section 3.3 of the APA
Publication Manual, 7th edition, or on Campus at Academic Writer,
https://academicwriter-apa-org.library.capella.edu/learn/browse/QG-
59?group=All&view=list&term=abstract&sort=asc (c)
Dedication
This page is optional. The dedication is your personal indication of your appreciation and
respect for significant individuals in your life. Typically, dedicate the work to one or two
individuals who instilled in you the value of education and the drive to succeed in
educational pursuits. Students often dedicate capstones to relatives, immediate family,
or significant individuals who have supported them or played a role in their lives.
If you omit this page, adjust the Table of Contents accordingly.
Avoid identifying participants or anyone connected to the research site. You may use individuals’ titles with no name (e.g., “Thanks to the research director and site proctor for their help”). Or you may name individuals without connecting them to the site (e.g., “Thanks to Abdul Ibrahim and Mary Carson for their help”). Avoid naming the site.
Acknowledgments
This page is optional. The acknowledgments differ from the dedication in one significant
way: the acknowledgements recognize individuals who have supported your scholarly
efforts as they relate to the capstone or who have held a role in your academic career as
it relates to the capstone. This might mean your mentor and committee members,
capstone advisor, faculty, coaches, expert/field reviewers, and other support people
from Capella or other organizations. If you received financial support from fellowships,
grants, or other organizational support, it should be noted in this section. The
acknowledgments are also appropriate for thanking statisticians, transcriptionists,
editors, those who have provided permission to use an instrument, and similar
professionals.
If you omit this page, adjust the Table of Contents accordingly.
Avoid identifying participants or anyone connected to the research site. You may use individuals’ titles with no name (e.g., “Thanks to the research director and site proctor for their help”). Or you may name individuals without connecting them to the site (e.g., “Thanks to Abdul Ibrahim and Mary Carson for their help”). Avoid naming the site.
Table of Contents
The purpose of the Table of Contents (TOC) is to guide a reader to a specific section
of the paper. The TOC can be created manually or through the automated feature in
Microsoft Word. Make sure the page numbers are accurate.
List of Tables
On the List of Tables page, write out each table with the table number and title. If you
have not included any tables, skip this page. If you do include a table, check the TOC
to make sure the page number and title are correct. Use a table when you need to
present specific data in a structured manner (using rows and columns with headings).
Discuss with your mentor how best to explain your data.
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List of Figures
On the List of Figures page, write out each figure with the figure number and title. If
you have not included any figures, skip this page. If you do include a Figure, check the
TOC to make sure the page number and title are correct. Use a figure when you need
to present specific data pictorially, for example in a chart, graph, or diagram. Discuss with
your mentor how best to explain your data.
SECTION 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This section of the Guidebook explains the content needed to complete Section 1. Before
beginning the first section, Overview of the Project, write a brief introduction to the
section directly after the Section 1. Project Description heading. The introduction should
identify the project topic and the main points of Section 1.
Overview of the Project
In the first section of your capstone, provide your reader with a broad base of
understanding your project. This section should:
• Define the problem within its broader field or professional setting, explaining its
significance.
• Clarify why the issue matters, where it occurs, and who is affected.
• Summarize what we already know from scholarly and practitioner sources and
point to the gap your project will fill.
• Introduce the guiding theoretical or conceptual framework and show how it aligns
with your problem, purpose, and method.
• Conclude with a clear thesis sentence that defines your project’s specific focus and
anticipated impact.
Problem Statement and Purpose
This section focuses on articulating the problem statement, gap in practice, and purpose
statement. The problem statement begins with a general issue supported by current
literature, followed by a specific problem that identifies who is affected, where it occurs,
and the impact. The specific problem should reflect a gap in practice, knowledge, or
understanding without proposing solutions.
The gap in practice highlights what is missing or insufficient in current approaches. This
includes a description of the existing state that allows the problem to persist and the
desired state that improved practice might achieve. Recent literature should be used to
support the gap.
The purpose statement defines the intent of the project and its alignment with the
problem and gap. It should identify the project method (e.g., quality improvement,
program evaluation, qualitative inquiry), the target population, the variables or concepts
being studied, the practice context, and a deidentified geographic location.
Theoretical Framework
The theoretical framework guides all aspects of the project, including the research
questions, literature review, data collection, and analysis. This section should present
the framework or model, explain its alignment with the research problem and questions,
and justify its relevance to the study. Describe how the framework provides a lens for
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interpreting findings and contributes to knowledge in the field. Diagrams or models
may be included to illustrate relationships among key concepts or variables.
Project Context
This section places the project within its broader professional or organizational setting.
Describe the need for the project within a program, organization, group, or community,
using deidentified information. Summarize the project’s nature, scope, and significance.
Include relevant background such as needs assessments or supporting data that highlight
the importance of addressing the problem. Clearly state what led to the project and how
it may benefit those affected, without overstating the potential impact. This section sets
the foundation for the following components: historical background and current trends,
synthesis of scholarly and practitioner literature, and alignment of your project with
existing research and discipline.
Historical Background and Current Trends
This section provides context by tracing the development of the topic over time and
highlighting its current relevance. Summarize key events, milestones, or shifts that have
shaped the issue, including historical, social, cultural, or economic factors. Describe how
the topic has evolved or gained importance and use literature to support the significance
of current trends within the field or practice setting.
Synthesis of the Scholarly Literature
This section synthesizes findings from multiple scholarly sources to show what is known
about the topic, how the problem has been studied, and where gaps remain. Identify
key themes, debates, and developments. Highlight areas of agreement or disagreement
among scholars and assess the effectiveness of prior research. Describe how this
literature supports your project and connects to your problem, gap, and purpose.
Synthesis of the Practitioner Literature
Analyze practitioner literature to show how the topic and gap are addressed in applied
settings. Sources may include industry reports, trade publications, white papers, or expert
commentary. Identify practical strategies, patterns, and real-world challenges, and
highlight successes and limitations. Compare practitioner perspectives to scholarly
literature, noting areas of convergence or divergence. Use this analysis to support the
practical relevance of your project.
Alignment of the Project with the Literature and Discipline
Conclude this part of your capstone by summarizing how your project is grounded in
both scholarly and practitioner literature. Explain how it builds on existing knowledge,
addresses a specific gap, and contributes to the field. Show how your project aligns with
your discipline’s priorities and connects logically to the problem, purpose, and
framework.
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Summary
Summarize the main points of Section 1 and provide a transition to Section 2.
SECTION 2: PROCESS Before beginning with the first section, “Project Questions,” write an introduction to
Section 2 that identifies the main content you will cover in this section.
Project Questions
Your project question guides the entire capstone and must be clearly stated, specific, and
aligned with your problem statement, purpose and consistently worded throughout.
The structure of your project question will vary based on your selected method:
• For qualitative designs (such as Generic Qualitative Inquiry, Case Study, or
Phenomenology), include at least one open-ended question that explores
experiences, processes, or perceptions.
• For quantitative designs (such as Correlational, Survey, or Regression
Analysis), include your project question(s) plus null and alternative
hypotheses.
• For applied designs (such as Action Research, Program Evaluation, and
Quality Improvement), the project question should focus on practical change,
effectiveness, or evaluation of a process or intervention.
Regardless of the method you choose, your project question must be researchable,
method-appropriate, and in full alignment with the purpose and problem you have
identified.
Project Design/Method
Briefly describe your methodological approach (e.g., action research, program evaluation,
generic qualitative inquiry, regression analysis) and justify its fit with your project
question, problem statement, and purpose. Explain how the method enables you to collect
and analyze the necessary data, citing scholarly sources to support your choice. Note any
relevant expertise that strengthens your capacity to implement the method and
acknowledges its key limitations along with your plans to address them. • Learners in SOBTH must select either generic qualitative inquiry or quantitative
regression. • Learners in Public Service seeking an applied doctorate (DSW, DPA, and DEM) must
complete either action research or a program evaluation project for their capstone. You can select a methodological approach within these designs. DSW learners must ask qualitative questions and use qualitative measures in their projects. Purely quantitative capstone projects and program evaluations are not permitted for DSW learners.
Stakeholders, Participants, and Target Audience Briefly
describe the key stakeholders (e.g., organizations, community members, professional
groups) and explain how their interests influenced your project’s direction and impact.
Finally, identify your target audience, the individuals or groups who may benefit from or
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apply your findings (e.g., professionals, organizational leaders, policymakers, or
academics).
Role of the Researcher
Briefly explain your role in the research process, including how your background,
experiences, and perspectives may have influenced your approach. Reflect on your
positionality, such as your academic or cultural background, and discuss how it may have
shaped your interpretation of the topic or data. Acknowledge any personal biases or
preconceptions and describe the steps you took to minimize their impact and maintain
objectivity, especially if your study uses a qualitative design.
Project Study Protocol
Begin this section with a brief introduction that previews what you will cover, including
your sampling strategy and data collection plan. This section should describe how you
will carry out your project in a way that aligns with your chosen methodology. Your
explanation must be detailed enough for another researcher to replicate your study. Be
sure to maintain participant confidentiality by using only deidentified information. Note:
Deidentification of your participants is essential.
Sample
Describe your sampling strategy (e.g., purposive, convenience, snowball) and its
alignment with your methodology. Identify your target population, planned sample size,
and inclusion criteria. Address participant drop-out if it is relevant. Justify your sample
size with peer-reviewed literature or methodological guidance. Briefly describe relevant,
non-identifying population demographics.
Data Collection
Describe your data collection procedures, including participant recruitment, screening,
and consent. Identify methods used, such as interviews, surveys, or existing data. For
qualitative studies, discuss interview approaches and trustworthiness strategies (e.g.,
triangulation, saturation). For quantitative studies, identify validated instruments,
reliability measures (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha), and how validity threats were addressed.
Explain how the process ensured credibility, dependability, and transferability.
• DrPH: For projects that did not utilize primary data collection, provide a detailed description of how the information used for the project was obtained.
Ethical Considerations
In this section, describe the procedures used to protect the participants, such as how
informed consent was obtained or what safeguards you had in place to protect
participants. Detail how you identified and managed ethical considerations specific to
your study. These include how you addressed participant harm, privacy, confidentiality,
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and data security. Describe any alphanumeric codes you used to identify participants.
Outline any mitigation strategies you used. Describe any potential vulnerabilities of this
population and how they were addressed. If relevant, include concerns about researcher
bias, conflicts of interest, dual roles, and undue influence to participate and how these
items were handled. Keep your participants and site deidentified. (For information on
ethical and legal population/site anonymity criteria, reference Chapter 1 of the Doctoral
Publications Guidebook.)
In this section, indicate that your capstone received review and approval from the
Capella University IRB and any other IRBs or agencies that might have approved your
study.
Data Analysis
Explain your data analysis procedures, aligning them with your research method and
project question. For qualitative projects, describe the empirically validated analytic
method (e.g., thematic analysis), including coding processes and use of analysis
software if applicable. Identify key themes or patterns, using representative quotes or
examples. Visual representations (charts or diagrams) may be included. For quantitative
studies, report descriptive statistics summarizing the sample, ensuring participant
anonymity. If inferential statistics were used, identify the statistical tests applied,
present results clearly with appropriate tables or figures, and discuss significance (e.g.,
p-values, confidence intervals) and effect sizes (e.g., Cohen’s d). Tables and/or figures
may be used for illustrative purposes in this chapter. Be sure to follow APA Style
guidelines when creating them.
Summary
Summarize the main points of Section 2 and provide a transition to Section 3. This
is the basic formatting for a table:
Table 1
Demographic Information
Participant Age Position Years in position
P1 25-30 Employee 10-15
P2 41-45 Manager 6-10
Note. Potential participants under age 18 were omitted from the sample.
This is the basic formatting for a figure:
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Figure 1 Skin Conditions by the Numbers
Skin Condition
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150
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In Pre-K K-12 College Did Participant Develop a Skin Condition in School?
Yes No
Note: Copyright/permission notes for copied information, even government materials, require a 10-point acknowledgment below the image. Be sure to include a permission acknowledgment, e.g., “Reprinted [or adapted] with permission.” See copyright and permission information at https://academicwriter-apa- org.library.capella.edu/learn/browse/QG-28. (Note: If creating a figure of your data, you do not need to include this.)
SECTION 3: FINDINGS & APPLICATION Before beginning with the first section, “Relevant Outcomes and Findings,” write an
introduction to Section 3 that identifies the main content you will cover in this section.
Relevant Outcomes and Findings
Begin with a brief summary of your project’s focus and purpose. Summarize data
collection methods (participants, tools, setting, and duration) and note any deviations.
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Describe key deidentified demographics relevant to interpreting the data. State the
analysis method used. Present your findings (qualitative) or results (quantitative) clearly,
using visuals or quotes as appropriate, and directly connect them to your project
question. Tables and/or figures may also be used for illustrative purposes in this chapter.
Be sure to follow APA Style guidelines when creating them.
Compare your findings or results to existing literature, noting agreements or differences,
and briefly address unexpected outcomes. Discuss theoretical, practical, or policy
implications relative to your project question and objectives. Finally, describe how your
findings will be shared with the target audience and evaluated following any actions or
program changes.
Application and Benefits
Describe how the findings or results benefit the organization, program, or community
studied. Explain how they can be applied to improve practice, support decision-making,
or address the identified problem. Extend the relevance by noting how other groups may
benefit. Finally, describe how the project contributes to existing knowledge, addresses a
gap, or offers new insights for your field.
Implications
This section addresses how your findings or results inform policy, practice, and future
research. Each subsection connects the outcomes of your project to specific, evidence-
based recommendations relevant to your field or setting. Recommendations should be
realistic and grounded in the data, without overstating the study’s impact.
Recommendations for Policy
Summarize how your findings or results may inform policy development, revision, or
implementation. Identify potential influences on professional standards, regulations, or
decision-making processes, supported by relevant literature. Recommendations should
be grounded in the data and not overstated.
Recommendations for Practice
Describe how your findings or results can be applied to improve outcomes, processes,
or experience in real-world settings. Offer specific, research-informed recommendations
for actions or strategies. Recommendations must be grounded in the data.
Recommendations for Future Work
Identify areas for further research that build on your study. Note key limitations and
suggest how they could be addressed in future projects. Highlight any unanswered
questions or emerging areas for exploration.
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Conclusion
This final section summarizes the most important insights from your study. Highlight key
findings or results that reflect your project’s contribution, without repeating all details.
Briefly reflect on how your study met its goals and added value to your field through
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new understanding, practical use, or directions for future research. Do not introduce new
information. Conclude with a strong, realistic statement about the significance of
your project and its potential to inform practice, guide change, or inspire further
exploration.
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REFERENCES
A few typical types of reference entries are shown below (a) an article with up to 20
authors; (b) a report from a government source; (c) an article from a journal; (d) a
book entry. You can follow this formatting for similar entries in your own work. For
more information on how to format a reference list, see Academic Writer and the APA
Style Guide.
Goodman, D., Ogrinc, G., Davies, L., Baker, G. R., Barnsteiner, J., Foster, T. C., Gali, K.,
Hilden, J., Horwitz, L., Kaplan, H. C., Leis, J., Matulis, J. C., Michie, S., Miltner, R.,
Neily, J., Nelson, W. A., Niedner, M., Oliver, B., Rutman, L., Thomson, R., & Thor, J.
(2016). Explanation and elaboration of the SQUIRE (Standards for Quality Improvement
Reporting Excellence) guidelines, v. 2.0: Examples of SQUIRE elements in the
healthcare improvement literature. BMJ Quality & Safety Online First, 25(12), 1-24.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004480
National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral
Research. (1979). Belmont report (45 CFR 46). https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-
and-policy/belmont-report/read-the-belmont-report/index.html
Sadiq, M., Singh, J., Raza, M., & Mohamad, S. (2020). The impact of environmental, social and
governance index on firm value: Evidence from Malaysia. International Journal of
Energy Economics and Policy, 10(5), 555-562. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.10217
Silver, C., & Lewins, A. (2014). Using software in qualitative research: A step-by-step guide
(2nd ed.). Sage.
APPENDIX TITLE OF APPENDIX
(or APPENDIX A. TITLE; then new page; APPENDIX B. TITLE, etc.)
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Include any additional materials or supplementary information relevant to the study that
would disrupt the flow of the main text if included. These items are related to your
research but are not so core that they should be included in the body of your document.
Less is more when it comes to appendices. The APA guidelines suggest you only
including information that helps the reader understand, evaluate, or replicate the study
or argument. More details on appendices can be found in Chapter 3 of the Doctoral
Publications Guidebook.
Here is a list of considerations.
• Do not include administrative documents (e.g., statement of original work, IRB
approval, consent forms, permissions correspondence).
• Exclude any information that might identify your site or participants.
• Omit your own personally identifiable information such as email address.
• Do not include raw data or transcripts, copyrighted materials, or resumes.
• Refrain from reproducing instruments that have already been published elsewhere
unless you have explicit permission to do so. If you have modified a published
survey, reach out to the Doctoral Publications review team
(doctoralpublications@capella.edu) to inquire whether to include it. If you created
the survey, include it as an appendix (but only if you have not included it
elsewhere in your document).
• Ask your mentor if there are any school-specific requirements regarding inclusion
or exclusion of the appendices for review (e.g., some programs may require
removal of the appendices before the dean review.)
ASK FOR HELP
If you are confused about your capstone, reach out to your mentor and discuss which
resource teams would be most helpful to contact.