Undertaking Capstone Projects in Education: A Practical Guide for Students

Undertaking Capstone Projects in Education provides students with all of the information required to successfully design and complete a capstone project.

Guiding the reader in a step-by-step process, this book covers how to create a question, select a topic of interest, and apply the best possible design solutions. Structured in a way that will help readers build their skills, chapters explore all aspects of the capstone project from the inception of the idea, to laying the foundations, designing the project, analysing the data, and presenting the findings.

Filled with examples and written in a friendly and collaborative style, this key guide uses simple language and easy-to-understand examples to unpack complex research issues. This book is essential reading for students and anyone interested in undertaking a capstone project in the field of education.

Jolanta Burke is a Chartered Psychologist specialising in positive psychology applied in education and Assistant Professor at Maynooth University, Ireland.

Majella Dempsey is Associate Professor and Strand Leader for the professional doctorate in curriculum studies at Maynooth University, Ireland.