MNR Proposal & Capstone Project

The MNR Capstone project is intended to showcase the student's interdisciplinary knowledge of the MNR's core learning objectives. Click on the links below to view guidelines, and some examples of past students' projects.

Proposal Guidelines

Your capstone proposal should be a well-written document that provides your committee members with sufficient information to understand and evaluate your plans for your capstone project. The proposal is an avenue for you to clearly define your project, receive feedback from your committee members, negotiate expectations for what the final capstone report will include, and establish a work plan. A well-written proposal can usually be adapted to become the introduction and methods section of your final capstone report.

We encourage you to review the MNR Capstone Report Guidance as you develop this proposal.  The guidance document will provide you with a better understanding of our expectations for your capstone project and final report. Proposal Guidance

Capstone Guidelines

The MNR capstone report is the formal documentation of your capstone project. It focuses on your capstone topic, describing the work you have undertaken. There are two primary purposes for your capstone report. The first is to present the findings of your study to your graduate committee, your agency or organization, and the scientific community if appropriate. The second is to demonstrate your interdisciplinary knowledge of the MNR’s core learning objectives, and your ability to synthesize and apply them to a specific problem.

We encourage you to review the MNR Capstone Guidance as you develop your capstone.  The guidance document will provide you with a better understanding of our expectations for your capstone project and final report. Capstone Report Guidance

Proposal Examples

Capstone Examples