1. 3 Major Capstone Assignments
The main question to ask yourself is “What needs to be changed in my profession/department and why?” This is the glue of the course.
Paper
Project
Portfolio
Write an argumentative paper based on the question:
“What needs to be changed in my profession or department? Why?”
Design a plan that you can actually do in order to start a change in your department:
“What needs to be changed in my profession or department? How?”
This portfolio will be used to document your educational and professional experience and development
Your paper must include:
Your project must include:
Documents you can include:
Thesis
State your opinion about exactly what needs to be changed.
Supporting Facts
Identify at least three reasons to support your thesis statement.
Counter Argument
State any opposing arguments and a rebuttal (or response). Ask yourself what someone would say to oppose you and how would you respond.
Conclusion
Provide a summary or your paper.
Audience
To whom will you present this idea?
Mentor
Who can help you with this change?
Plan
What will you need to do in order to implement this change?
Sample coursework
Transcripts
Certifications
Curriculum Vita
Licenses
Society memberships
Recommendation letters
Resume
Feel free to contact your instructor for clarification on any of these projects

2. Major Capstone Assignments
to complete for the Professional Capstone Course
Portfolio
This portfolio will be used to document your educational and professional experience and development
Paper
Project
Write an argumentative paper based on the question:
“What needs to be changed in my profession or department? Why?”
Design a plan that you can actually do in order to start a change in your department:
“What needs to be changed in my profession or department? How?”
Documents you can include:
Your paper must include:
Your project must include:
Sample coursework
Transcripts
Certifications
Curriculum Vita
Licenses
Society memberships
Recommendation letters
Resume
Thesis
State your opinion about exactly what needs to be changed.
Supporting Facts
Identify at least three reasons to support your thesis statement.
Counter Argument
State any opposing arguments and a rebuttal (or response). Ask yourself what someone would say to oppose you and how would you respond.
Conclusion
Provide a summary or your paper.
Audience
To whom will you present this idea?
Mentor
Who can help you with this change?
Plan
What will you need to do in order to implement this change?
Feel free to contact your instructor for clarification on any of these projects