How to Structure a Capstone Research Paper Effectively

The structure of your capstone research paper is critical to its success. Here’s a standard format:

  • Title Page: Include the project title, your name, and any other required details.
  • Abstract: A brief summary of your project, including the research question, methodology, and findings.
  • Introduction: Present the problem, background, and the objective of your research.
  • Literature Review: Summarize existing research and highlight the gap your research fills.
  • Methodology: Explain how you conducted the research (qualitative/quantitative methods, surveys, etc.).
  • Results: Present the data or findings.
  • Discussion: Interpret the results and connect them to your research question.
  • Conclusion: Summarize your findings, limitations, and suggest recommendations for further research.