Project Description
This capstone report is to be written using APA style and will be approximately 30-35 pages in length. Double-spacing and either 12-point New Times Roman font or 11-point Arial font should be used. Please use the following outline in writing the capstone report but note that the number of pages listed for each section of the paper is an estimate, as some papers may run longer to adequately articulate the study.
Section No. of Pages
Title Page 1 page
Abstract 1 page
Table of Contents 1 page
Acknowledgements 1 page
Introduction 1/2 page
Background and Rationale 3 pages
Literature review 5-7 pages
Methodology 3 pages
Analysis of the results and findings 3 pages
Conclusions (including limitations of the study) 1 page
Recommendations 1 page
References 3 pages
Appendices (please include the complete survey or questionnaire here) Up to 10 pages
Note: You should cite at least 10-15 references within the literature review, with additional references throughout paper, as needed. The majority of the references should consist of journal articles and government documents. The capstone report should include tables, figures and other graphic features that support the paper.
Suggested Journals - below are a list of suggested Journals to use for references. These are found in the FIT library and can be searched online through Canvas for the articles.
American Review of Public Administration
Critical Policy Studies
Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research
Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues
Journal of Policy Analysis and Management
Journal of Public Administration
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory
Public Administration and Management
Journal of Policy Management and Analysis
Journal of Public Policy
Journal of Public Procurement
Public Administration Review
Public Administration Quarterly
Public Budgeting & Finance
Public Finance Review
Public Management Journal
Review of Public Personnel Administration
Public Services