Department of Political Science

Student Papers Guidelines

Plan B Capstone Project

Before a student's final semester, he or she forms a Plan B project committee and with their advice develops an approved research topic. The student will present his or her finished paper to the committee when completed.

Plan B Guidelines

• PSC 796 Guidelines - A Capstone to the MPA
• Assessment Rubric Guide

IRB Guidelines

IRB application and approval is required for any research involving the use of human subjects. The IRB process ensures ethical conduct in research activities. Students must obtain approval from the University's IRB Committee prior to instituting any change in the research project. The following links provide further instructions and examples of successful IRB applications.

• IRB Instructions and Forms - Office of Research & Sponsored Programs