These pages contain program-specific templates used in the doctoral capstone process, instructional materials for using the templates, the Form and Style Checklist, and links to other resources for doctoral capstone writing. The templates posted on these pages are the most recent versions approved by each program. All content support materials for the doctoral capstones are maintained on the Doctoral Capstone and Project Resources page of the Office of Research and Doctoral Services website.
Select your program in the sidebar menu to the left, in the drop down menu under Programs in the main menu, or in the list of programs on this page. On those pages, you will find templates, form and style checklists, and template demonstration instructional materials.
General Templates
Visit the following pages for program-specific templates and more information about the doctoral capstone writing process.
One of the central features of scholarly writing is the use of evidence to make an argument. You must learn how to incorporate other scholars' writing and arguments into your own.
In scholarly writing, you will often use paraphrased material or direct quotations from sources to support your research and strengthen your academic argument.
The Writing Center staff responds to questions primarily by email. For general writing help, email writingsupport@mail.waldenu.edu for a response within 24 hours, 7 days a week. (You can also scroll down this page and use the form below to send us an email.) For help concerning proposals, dissertations, or doctoral studies, email editor@mail.waldenu.edu for a response within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. To point out problems with the website and its contents, please use the Report a broken link feature near the top right corner of each page under the banner.