Capstone Project Research
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UndergradCapstone2018Students-13.pptxUndergrad Capstone 490 Series Introduction
Effective July 2018 Term
Capstone
Updated effective with 1 July 2018 term
Most undergrad Capstone courses have been updated/revised
This presentation applies to ASCI 490, AMNT 490, BSSM 490, SCTY 490, and UNSY 490
Exception TRAN 490
Course is Unchanged because of teachout
The Capstone Is:
The culminating event in the student’s degree program in which the student brings together all his or her learning in a research project that is focused on a current problem in the student’s degree program.
What Is UG Research
The application of the three higher order learning skills of analysis, evaluation, and synthesis, and the practical skill of critical thought, to gather existing data and other information to extend the information into new uses and concepts.
Term Paper VS Research Paper
In a term paper the student gathers information and data, organizes it logically, and reports it back to the reader
In a research paper the student also gathers information and data, but then he/she applies analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and critical thought to extend that information into new uses and concepts
Capstone
Capstone in general
Instructional course not an assessment course
Capstone Policy Guide found in the Capstone Resource Center is unique for each degree program – length is 15 to 17 pages
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Concept of course - overview
Course provides a building block approach
Assignments in the first 3 Modules will assist the student in the formulation of the research project
Templates provided for all requirements
These are found in the Capstone Resource Center
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Building block approach (five major items)
Topic selection
Development of reference listing
Expand reference listing into an annotated bibliography
Develop an outline for research project based upon annotated bibliography
Conduct critical analysis of research project using a SWOT analysis
SWOT analysis will be required in the PowerPoint presentation of the project
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Topic Selection
Topic of project must be a current problem associated with the student’s degree program
Faculty will assist the student in the selection of an appropriate topic for the research project
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Reference Listing
Reference listing developed
APA format
Minimum of 10 references from peer reviewed documents or government sites
This listing can be expanded later as needed
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Annotated bibliography
Student will take the developed and approved reference listing and expand into an annotated bibliography
Each reference will have a paragraph or two explaining information that will be contributed to the project
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Project outline
Student will develop an outline to guide the project
Annotated bibliography if properly developed will be an important source document for the outline development
Outline will guide the student in the writing of the project
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Research and writing of the project is conducted in Modules 4 through 7
Student must provide a weekly update during each module as to progress
The weekly update must contain a copy of the project developed to date
In Module 6 the student can do a self analysis of his/her project by using the Turnitin tool-no faculty input is required
Project is due in Module 7
Must be posted in Activities 7.2 and 7.3
Faculty will not grade the project until it is posted in both Activities 7.2 and 7.3 and the PowerPoint presentation has been posted and orally presented in Module 8
A preliminary grade on the project will not be provided
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SWOT Analysis (Developed in Module 8)
Details and guidance are provided within the first module of the course outlining details of the required SWOT analysis
This is a student critical analysis of his/her project
A template is provided to document the analysis for inclusion within the PowerPoint presentation in Module 8
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PowerPoint Presentation (Module 8)
Requirements
Develop SWOT analysis
Should be a one or two slide critical analysis developed by student of the project
This must be included/presented within the PowerPoint presentation – 1 or 2 slides
Develop PowerPoint Presentation
This should only include the overall scope of project as it relates to the understanding of the Core Program Outcomes, one slide for each PO should be sufficient. The final slide or two will be the SWOT analysis developed by student
PowerPoint will be graded using the presentation rubric
Oral presentation (accomplished via Eagle Vision)
Presentation should be no more than 15 minutes in length
Graded using the project rubric
This is a requirement for successful completion of the course
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Student feedback
Mandatory Requirement
Detailed written comments must be provided, the purpose is to enhances student learning
Oral debriefing is also an effective tool to supplement the written comments
This can be accomplished after the oral presentation has been given by the student (A suggestion is to schedule 30 minutes for each student on Eagle Vision).
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Imaging
Faculty will provide a clean copy of the final project and the rubric to Imaging for inclusion in the student’s official records
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Questions/comments should be directed to your faculty member
Faculty can/will help with problem that are course related
