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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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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

([email protected]) 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.