Capstone Project 1

Capstone Overview

ZACH CHAMBERLAINE M. CORPUZ

IT FACULTY
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At the end of this presentation, you are expected to:
Explain the definition of CAPSTONE PROJECT
Discuss the importance and characteristics of
CAPSTONE PROJECT
Learn the duties and responsibilities of your
research adviser and your end-user (if
applicable).
Identify and follow the duties and responsibilities
of a researcher.
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WHAT IS A CAPSTONE PROJECT?

A capstone project is a research undertaking of
students on a topic or problem of their choice,
with the guidance of a faculty/adviser.
It is usually conducted in two semesters.
It reflects a deep and comprehensive
understanding of the chosen topic carefully
produced through systematic research process.
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WHY CAPSTONE PROJECT IMPORTANT?

It trains and improve you professional skills.
This work/activity will deepen and widen your
knowledge on the issues in relation to you
specialization (IT)
Develops your self confidence and strengthen
your ideas.
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WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CAPSTONE
PROJECT?
Novelty/Originality
Appropriate scope
Intellectual stretch
Orderly and objective process of inquiry

Source: University of Virginia, School of continuing and professional studies.

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WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF RESEARCH

ADVISER?
 Meet regularly/weekly/monthly with the student to
provide guidance, assess progress and assist student in
the goal of completing the study on time;
 Monitor the accuracy, validity, and integrity of student’s
progress and respond in timely manner with
comments/revisions on reports or research
presentations;
 Ensure that the student is aware of relevant policies and
procedures for the conduct of research;
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WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF RESEARCH

ADVISER?
 Assist the student in the presentation of their work
especially during defense.
 Be available to meet with the student and at the
student’s request to provide support to the student
towards the progress and the completion of the study;
 Make arrangements to ensure the continuity of
supervision during leaves or extended periods of
absence.
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WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF THE
RESEARCHER?
 Complete research work and/or thesis within the time
allotted.
 Give due consideration to workload and exercise care in
the performance of the work assigned;
 Submit their material in a timely manner so to receive an
adequate assessment;
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WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF THE
RESEARCHER?
 Meet regularly/weekly//monthly (as determined) with
advisor to report on research progress and to meet
deadlines, in compliance with established guidelines;
 Exhibit independent learning skills, and intellectual
honesty;
 Provide the advisor and the subject teacher with a
written report to allow time for review and comment
before meeting;