1.Begin with your sample (individual or group that is the focus on your Capstone problem). Explain how the results of the capstone will help the specific individuals or group related to your study.

2. Consider whether the same is true for the larger population (community or local municipality). Now that you have described how the actual individuals might use this information, think about whether the larger population may see the same results. a. How might the larger population benefit? b. What are the potential outcomes for the larger population if they took action based on your results?

3. Consider a larger benefit to society (state, national, and international). a. If the larger population implements changes, what broader changes might society benefit from (policy, laws, social views). b. These are generally larger scale ideas that have broader implications.

4. Be sure that you tie the potential social change implications to the problem statement. The goal of the capstone is to address the problem. As such students should ensure that potential positive social change implications are related specifically back to the problem.

THEN

Based on the scientific knowledge and research skills that you acquired throughout the program, develop a solution that could lead to a successful resolution of the problem. Explain advantages and challenges to the implementation of this solution. Conclude with a describing the potential for positive social change that could result from this solution and how you might promote positive social chang