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Capstone & Thesis Research

This guide walks you through steps you might take to complete your major paper or project.

Benefits of a capstone or research project

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Your capstone paper or project

Why take on a major research project?

  • When you read or research, you're joining the academic conversation. 
  • To explore areas of interest more fully. Often in class, a topic is only addressed enough to raise more questions, so this is a good time to explore more deeply.

Benefits of doing a capstone project

How is a masters thesis and doctoral dissertation different from a capstone project?