Description
Application: Problem/Issue Selection
Now that you have selected a topic, you will identify an important problem within the broad topic that you would like to explore. In choosing the problem/issue, consider the following questions: Do you want to address a work problem, community problem, or problem that affects the larger society? Why is this problem of interest? Keep in mind that the more complex the problem, the more complex the analysis and potential solutions.
To prepare:
- Review the “Capstone Project: PSYC 6393” PowerPoint presentation from Week 1 that describes the Capstone Project, paying particular attention to the discussion of how to choose a topic.
- Assess the critical considerations and how they relate to your topic.
- Read Chapter 2 of the course text, Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
- Think about a problem/issue that you would like to explore in your Capstone Project, using the provided web sites for identifying a topic if necessary.
The assignment:
In 1-2 pages, respond to the following:
- Describe the topic you have selected for your Capstone Project.
- Describe the problem/issue related to the topic.
- Justify your selection of the problem/issue.
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.
References
- Course Text: Browne, M. N., & Keeley, S. M. (2018). Asking the right questions: A guide to critical thinking (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
- Chapter 2, “What Are the Issue and the Conclusion?
Web Sites
The sites below can aide you in finding a research topic:
- American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/topics/index.aspx - American Psychology-Law Society
http://www.ap-ls.org/research/TopicLinks.php
PSYC 6393
Components of Capstone
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Introduction
Problem Statement
Integrated Literature Review
Critical Analysis
Problem Resolution
Conclusion
References
Introduction
• The purpose of the introduction is the
introduce the identified problem/issue and
why you chose this specific topic. In 1-2
paragraph provide specific details about
the nature of the problem and your
rationale (why this problem is important to
you).
Problem Statement
The problem statement describes the
identified problem/issue in more detail
including how the critical considerations
(diversity, social change, ethics, globalism)
addressed in week 2 apply. Please see the
Problem Statement Template for more
discussion and examples of a problem
statement. The problem statement should
be 1-2 pages in length.
Integrated Literature
• The literature will involve a detailed
summary and critique of at least 4
relevant sources related to the
problem/issue. The literature review
should be between 3-5 pages. Please
review the readings for guidance on
completing an integrated literature review.
Critical Analysis Narrative
• In this section you will critically analyze the
problem/issue using the sources collected
in week 5. Please review the Critical
Analysis Template for step-by-step
instructions on completing this section.
The critical analysis narrative should be 35 pages in length.
Problem Resolution
• Using the steps outlined in the Problem
Solving Template, develop one solution to
the problem/issue. Describe the solution in
detail including the costs and benefits, and
the challenges and barriers to
implementing this solution. The problem
resolution should be 2-3 pages in length.
Conclusions
• End the Capstone with a 1 page narrative
of your final thoughts about the problem
and generated solution. Also include your
reaction to the project and what you have
learned about yourself in completing the
project.
References and Form and Style
• Be sure that your references are in APA
format.
• Make sure that your capstone is double
spaced in 12 pt font.
• Be sure the do spell check and grammar
check.
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