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Unlocking Texts: Scaffolding for English Learner Success
A Capstone Presented to the Teachers College Faculty of
Western Governors University
in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
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Abstract
This section presents a succinct summary of the project, including the type of capstone
research, topic, problem, research questions, instruments, participants or stakeholders,
methods, and conclusions. This abstract should be written in past tense because it is developed
after the written capstone paper is completed. This single paragraph is double-spaced
(suggested length of 150–200 words) and does not require indentation.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Topic and Problem
Research Type
Research Topic
Problem Statement
Problem Impact and Root Cause(s)
Research Question(s)
Justification
Chapter 2: Review of the Literature
Introduction to the Literature Review
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
Research Question(s)
Participants or Stakeholders
Data Collection Instrument(s) and Alignment to Research Question(s)
Method
Data Analysis Technique(s)
Timeline of Data Collection Activities
Resources
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Data Security and Confidentiality
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Results
Summary of Research
Summary of Results or Findings
Implementation
Answer(s) to the Research Question(s)
Product
Chapter 5: Conclusions
Overview of Conclusion(s)
Strengths and Weaknesses of Methodology
Influential Factors
Recommendations for Further Investigation
Barriers or Limitations to Drawing Conclusions
Implications of Research on Educational Practice
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Unlocking Texts: Scaffolding for English Learner Success
A Capstone Presented to the Teachers College Faculty of
Western Governors University
in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
2
Abstract
This section presents a succinct summary of the project, including the type of capstone
research, topic, problem, research questions, instruments, participants or stakeholders,
methods, and conclusions. This abstract should be written in past tense because it is developed
after the written capstone paper is completed. This single paragraph is double-spaced
(suggested length of 150–200 words) and does not require indentation.
, 3
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Topic and Problem
Research Type
Research Topic
Problem Statement
Problem Impact and Root Cause(s)
Research Question(s)
Justification
Chapter 2: Review of the Literature
Introduction to the Literature Review
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
Research Question(s)
Participants or Stakeholders
Data Collection Instrument(s) and Alignment to Research Question(s)
Method
Data Analysis Technique(s)
Timeline of Data Collection Activities
Resources
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Data Security and Confidentiality
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Results
Summary of Research
Summary of Results or Findings
Implementation
Answer(s) to the Research Question(s)
Product
Chapter 5: Conclusions
Overview of Conclusion(s)
Strengths and Weaknesses of Methodology
Influential Factors
Recommendations for Further Investigation
Barriers or Limitations to Drawing Conclusions
Implications of Research on Educational Practice
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
