Q. Do I need to capitalize “native” and “non-native” when using these words within the capstone chapter?

Per APA, names indicating race or ethnicity are always capitalized. So, yes, you will capitalize Native (and non-Native). For more information see our page on Avoiding Bias.

Additional Resources:

More information is available on the Doctoral Capstone Form and Style webpage.

Further Questions:

Other questions about your doctoral capstone or the Form & Style review? E-mail the Dissertation Editors at editor@waldenu.edu.