Capstone Title: Capstone Subtitle

Student Name

Month, Year

A Capstone Project

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Native Environmental Science

At Northwest Indian College

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Abstract

[Capstone Paper Title]

By [Student Name]

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Abstract

Acknowledgements

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Introduction

Purpose, Objectives, and Rationale

Background and Literature Review

Methods and Materials

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Results

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Introduction

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Purpose, Objectives, and Rationale

  • Statement of the problem, topic, or research question involved in your capstone project
  • What you wish to learn about or present
  • Potential outcomes and significance of the study
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Background and Literature Review

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  • Discussion of relationship of data sources to proposed project
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Methods and Materials

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  • Research design (including text and figures, if necessary or helpful)
  • Type(s) of data to be collected
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  • Analysis and of data
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Results

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Discussion and Conclusions

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References

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Appendix/Appendices

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Index

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