Support for your Capstone Project
Frequently Asked Questions
Although it is differently defined throughout degrees, a capstone is an independent piece of research often completed in final year worth 20 ECTS.
"A social science example - ""The Gig Economy and the Future of Work: Economic Security in the Digital Age"".
A Computer Science example - ""Detecting Misinformation on Social Media Using Machine Learning Techniques""
An English example - “Monsters and Margins: Gothic Representations of the ‘Other’ in 19th-Century British Literature”"
Title page
Declaration
Table of contents
Abstract
Figures/tables list
Acknowledgements
Chapters/sections
Appendices
References
"The Student Learning Development (SLD)can help you with writing your capstone! With workshops, writing sessions, and Blackboard resources. The Student Learning Development (SLD)can help you with writing your capstone! With workshops, writing sessions, and Blackboard resources
Writing appointments and skills workshops
Tips Talks and ""Write Here Write Now"" sessions"
"There are many supports offered by the disAbility Service for example: Assistive technology (e.g., Microsoft Editor, Dictate, Immersive Reader)
Extended deadlines and alternative formats
One-to-one support with your Disability Officer"
Use tools like the “Helpful Thinking Diary” (available in the capstone booklet) to Challenge negative predictions, reflect on emotions and thoughts, develop balanced perspectives
You can also access Student Counselling for additional mental health support.
DisAbility Service:
askds@tcd.ie
+353 1 896 3111
Drop-in: Mon–Fri, 12–2pm
Student Learning Development:
www.tcd.ie/sld
Student Counselling:
Available throughout the academic year