Introduction to Capstone Project
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This document defines and discusses capstone research. Capstone research is a multifaceted culminating project for senior students that utilizes scientific research methods. It is designed to encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and development of skills like communication, while applying knowledge across various subjects. Capstone research aims to increase academic rigor, student motivation, and educational and career aspirations, while demonstrating learning through a final product or presentation connected to community issues.
Introduction to Capstone Project
- 3. Definition Research ➢ re - a prefix which means again, anew or over again ➢ search - a verb meaning to examine closely and carefully, to test and try, or to probe. TVVillaflores
- 4. Definition Research - a structured enquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific methodology to solve problems and create new knowledge that is generally applicable. Scientific methods consist of systematic observation, classification and interpretation of data. TVVillaflores
- 5. Definition Research - a “truth-seeking activity which contributes to knowledge, aimed at describing or explaining the world, conducted by those with a high level of proficiency or expertise”. (Coryn, 2007) TVVillaflores
- 6. Definition Capstone - a crowning achievement TVVillaflores
- 7. Definition Capstone Research - a multifaceted project that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students during their final senior year TVVillaflores
- 8. Capstone projects may take a wide variety of forms that culminate in a final product, presentation, or performance. TVVillaflores
- 9. Capstone Research is designed to: 1. Encourage students to think critically 2. Solve challenging problems 3. Develop skills such as: oral communication, public speaking, research skills, media literacy, teamwork, planning, self-sufficiency, goal-setting TVVillaflores
- 10. Capstone Research is designed to: 4. Apply skills or investigate issues across many different subject areas or domains of knowledge 5. Connect projects to community issues or problems 6. Integrate outside-of-school learning experiences such as interviews, scientific observations, or internships TVVillaflores
- 11. Goals of Capstone Research 1. Increase the academic rigor of senior year 2. Increase student motivation and engagement 3. Increase educational and career aspirations TVVillaflores
- 12. Goals of Capstone Research 4. Improve student confidence and self- perceptions 5. Demonstrate learning and proficiency TVVillaflores
- 13. How can you relate what you have already leaned in accomplishing a capstone project? TVVillaflores
- 14. Wrap It up ! TVVillaflores
- 15. Capstone research can help the student to be involved in the community through the conceptualization of a feasible project that can cater to the needs of the community or help solve a particular problem. TVVillaflores
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