Description
Application: Time Line
Planning a major project requires organization and planning. Creating a time line is useful in planning the various stages of the project. This Application Assignment will assist you in planning and completing your Capstone Project by having you identify the various stages of the Project and create the time line for its completion.
To prepare:
- Review the “Capstone Project: PSYC 6393” PowerPoint presentation in this week’s Learning Resources to determine the components of the Capstone Project.
- Review the document, “Creating a Time Line for the Capstone Project,” located in the Resources area on the left navigation bar.
- Review the Syllabus, paying particular attention to the Weekly Course Schedule.
- Review the document, “Writing a Capstone: Things You Should Know,” in this week’s Learning Resources.
The assignment:
Create a time line for the accomplishment of your Capstone Project.
Capstone Project:
The Capstone Project will address a specific problem or issue related to your MS in Psychology specialization. The Capstone Project is a major paper that must include a problem statement and an integrative literature review using critical analysis that leads toward resolution of the specific problem. The Capstone Project is due by Day 7 of Week 10.
Creating a Time Line for the Capstone Project
The Capstone Project will be built in stages throughout the quarter. It is useful to develop
a time line to ensure that the Project is progressing in a timely manner. The time line
should have at least two columns: the name of the component to be completed and the
date it will be completed. Feel free to include intermediate steps to help with pacing
yourself. Be sure to return often to the time line to check off when you have met each
step.
See the sample time line below. Make sure to include the specific dates that are
applicable for your particular quarter. Please consult the term calendar located in the left
navigation bar to find out the dates for each week.
9-15-08
Identify problem for capstone
9-17-08
Read article on how to write problem statement
9-22-08
Write a problem statement
9-25-08
Spend several hours in the Walden Library
9-29-08
Collect literature sources
10-2-08
Summarize and critique all collected sources
10-7-08
Complete integrative literature review
10-10-08
Read articles on critical analysis
10-17-08
Complete critical analysis narrative
10-20-08
Generate list of possible solutions
10-24-08
Review list with classmates
10-30-08
Identify and write up main solution
11-10-08
Complete final editing of Capstone Project
11-15-08
Turn in final Capstone Project
Capstone Project
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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The Capstone Project will be built in stages throughout the quarter. It is useful to develop
a time line to ensure that the Project is progressing in a timely manner. The time line
should have at least two columns: the name of the component to be completed and the
date it will be completed. Feel free to include intermediate steps to help with pacing
yourself. Be sure to return often to the time line to check off when you have met each
step.
See the sample time line below. Make sure to include the specific dates that are
applicable for your particular quarter. Please consult the term calendar located in the left
navigation bar to find out the dates for each week.
9-15-08
Identify problem for capstone
9-17-08
Read article on how to write problem statement
9-22-08
Write a problem statement
9-25-08
Spend several hours in the Walden Library
9-29-08
Collect literature sources
10-2-08
Summarize and critique all collected sources
10-7-08
Complete integrative literature review
10-10-08
Read articles on critical analysis
10-17-08
Complete critical analysis narrative
10-20-08
Generate list of possible solutions
10-24-08
Review list with classmates
10-30-08
Identify and write up main solution
11-10-08
Complete final editing of Capstone Project
11-15-08
Turn in final Capstone Project
Capstone Project
PSYC 6393
Components of Capstone
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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.
Purchase answer to see full
attachment
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