Question

Capstone project is on Mindfulness for a nonprofit advocacy group. I have the practical knowledge of the topic but lack theoretical knowledge. What recommendations can be made when taking on future projects of a similar nature?  

Answer 1

Capston project is a type of research project. It is performed at the end of the final years of a higher education course. With the help of the Capston project the students can show their innovative and creative ideas. It is the reflection of the students’ eligibility and capacity.

In the Capston project the students conducts a special studies of their own liking. It is done in twp phrases. At first students determines their own subject of interest. Then the proposal is submitted secretly and securely to the coordinator or instructor for approval. The proposal is submitted with detail- its purpose, field of work, method, use etc. In the proposal the students also mentions why he is interested to this subject and how it is related to the public life and social life.

Then the proposal is approved and the students conduct their studies by their own effort. They collect materials from their own discovered sources. The subject matter and the argument are supported with reliable evidences. Then the step by step explanation is done ands there must be the reflection of his own thought. In the project the own view of the student is expressed. No information should be borrowed from other works.

Then the whole work is submitted to the instructor or coordinator. In the second phase the research paper is placed for debate in the class. Many students and teachers express their attitude in respect of the research paper. The deep discussion makes the paper more relevant. All the relevant discussions are also noted and added with the paper.