Thesis, Capstone and Professional Project Resources

At the end of the Master of Community and Regional Planning program, students entering after Fall 2019 have the option to write and defend a professional paper.

At the end of the public administration program, graduate students are required to write and defend a team-produced capstone paper.

Masters students, as well as undergraduates, may choose to write a thesis instead of a professional paper with special permission.

• Exit Project Professional Paper Guidelines for CRP Students (Entered Fall 2019 or before)
• Exit Project Professional Paper Guidelines for CRP Students (Entered after Fall 2019)
• Final Project/Thesis Proposal Form (for faculty)
• Final Project/Thesis DEFENSE Assessment Form
• Literature Review Grid
• Literature Matrix

Poster Presentation Resources

• How to Print Poster for PPPM Awards Ceremony
• Quick Introduction to Poster Presentations
• In-Depth Article on Preparing Poster Presentation

Capstone and Terminal Projects

Find abstracts and copies of past graduate student projects through the UO Scholars’ Bank