CAPSTONE PROJECT

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CAPSTONE
PROJECT
Is an undertaking appropriate to a professional field.
It should significantly address an existing problem or need

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 CAPSTONE The skills, methods and theories
PROJECT learned by the students in their
AGENDA stay in the BSIT program are
applied in this output-oriented
course.
It should be in the form
of a systems application Students will be expected to
or an enterprise resource do much MORE THAN
plan (CMO 53 s. 2006). “get something working”

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establishment
The Capstone Project must be useful to any
of the same nature or scope.

previous
It must NOT EXIST or have been proposed by
Researchers.

the
The Capstone Project must NOT be develop using
OFF-THE-SHELF application programs.

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 PREPARE They will be expected to meet a number of strictly enforced
milestones and to take considerable initiative in realizing
specific goals.

The Capstone Project But this is MORE important

includes,
Communications
1. Project Proposal,
Reports
2. Feasibility Studies
Presentations
3. Intellectual Property
Planning,
4. Teamwork
Design,
5. Budget
Implementation
6. Schedule Management, 5
Deployment, and
TESTING
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BS Information Technology students must
complete a capstone project such as:
Software/System IT Management Project
Development focuses on the
with emphasis application or business
on IT processes involved in
Infrastructure
implementing a
computing solution to a
problem.
 CAPSTONE PROJECT SUGGESTED AREA
The proposed computerized system may fall in any of the
following categories, but not limited to:
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Development
Software Multimedia Network Design IT
System and Management
Implementation
and Server Farm
Configuration on
Management

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

1. Software Customization
2. Information System
Development for an actual
client (with Pilot Testing)
3. Web Application
Development (with at least
alpha testing on live servers)
4. Mobile Computing System
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 MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM

1. Game Development
2. E-Learning System
3. Interactive System
4. Information Kiosks

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 Network Design and
Implementation and
Server Farm Configuration
on Management

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COMPOSITION
OF
PROJECT
GROUPS
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Student should preferably work in teams of two (2) to three (3)
members depending on the complexity of the project.

The adviser should be able to determine whether the team can

complete the project on time.

Multidisciplinary teams are also encourage, provided that team

members prepare separate documentations per program
 IT MANAGEMENT

1. IT Strategic Plan for

Sufficiently Complex
Enterprises
2. IT Security Analysis, Planning
and Implementation.

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 CAPSTONE
PROJECT TEAM
The Capstone Project team is
composed of at most three (3)
members.
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ROLES OF THE
PROJECT TEAM
 This includes leading the
Project planning and the development
of all Capstone Project
Manager deliverables.
(PM)
The project manager is
responsible for the budget, work
The person with plan and all Project
Management Procedures
authority to manage a
Capstone Project.

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 QA Tester/
He determines the functionality of
Technical Writer every aspect of a particular
(QA/TW) application.

A person who ensures

A person who finalizes the Capstone
the quality of the Project study document, both the
software product and system and the Capstone Project
help find and eliminate manuscript. He coordinates well with
any bugs. the SE/P.
 Systems Analyst /
Database Designer
The person who makes sure
(SA/DD) that the database design is
complete and robust.
The person who checks that all
parts of the system are
coordinated. He coordinates well
with the PM.

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 Network Designer / UI
Designer (ND/UID)

The person who masters the

system’s network design and
prepares the User-Interface
design (Forms/ Screen Shots/
Storyboard).
He coordinates well with the
SA/DD.

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 Software Engineer / Programmer
(SE/P)
The person who
design, write, and
test computer
programs.
He coordinates well
with the ND/UID.

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Duties and
Responsibilities
of the Proponents

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 Duties and Responsibilities of the Proponents

Keep informed of the Capstone Project Guidelines and Policies.

Keep informed of the schedule of Capstone Project

activities, required deliverables and deadlines posted by
Adviser and Dean.

Submit on time all deliverables specified in this document as

well as those to be specified by the Adviser and Dean.
Submit on time all requirements identified by the
Capstone Project Oral Defense Panel during the Oral
Defense.
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 Submit on time the requirements identified by the adviser
throughout the duration of the Capstone Project.

Schedule regular meetings (at least once a

week) with the Adviser throughout the duration
of the Capstone Project. The meetings serve as
a venue for the proponent to report the
progress of their work, as well as raise any
issues or concerns.

Schedule regular meetings (at least once a week) with the

Dean throughout the duration of the Capstone Project.

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Policy on Regrouping
Capstone Project, regrouping are
NOT ALLOWED.

Revision of the scope may then be

an option. The title to be pursued
will then be decided among the
team members, advisers and the
Dean
CAPSTONE
PROJECT
DURATION
 CAPSTONE PROJECT DURATION
The BSIT Capstone Project shall be completed within two
(2) Semesters with the following phases:
1. Course Enrolment
PRE- 2. Capstone Project Orientation
PROPOSAL 3. Short Listing of Capstone Projects
STAGE 4. Title Critiquing and Patentability Check
(Patent Searching)
5. Pre-Proposal Statement Preparation
6. Pre-Proposal Presentation
 CAPSTONE PROJECT DURATION

PROPOSAL1. Practical Examination of the chosen Programming

STAGE Language (by team) together with the adviser and
subject teacher
2. Writing of Chapters I, II, III, and IV (Planning and Design
Only)
3. Proposal Manuscript Submission
4. Proposal Presentation
a. Oral Defense Presentation
5. Proposal Manuscript Revisions
 CAPSTONE PROJECT DURATION
1. Analysis
ORAL 2. Design
DEFENSE 3. Development
STAGE 4. Testing
5. Prototype Submission (3 Loops)
a. 1st Loop- 30 – 50 (Prelim)
b. 2nd Loop- 51 to 70 (Midterm)
c. 3rd Loop- 71 to 99% (2nd Week of Finals)
6. Oral Defense Manuscript Submission (3 Loops)
7. Public Presentation
8. Oral Defense Proper
9. Oral Defense Manuscript Revisions
 PUBLIC PRESENTATION
PUBLIC PRESENATION
(As recommended by the Philippine Society of IT Educators (PSITE) –
Research Committee)
Public presentation is required. It should be a school-based presentation
open for public which may include the Poster category
 

Other Options
Regional Student Congress
Presentations to Philippine Computing Science Congress of CSP, National
Conference on IT Education of PSITE
 GRADING SYSTEM
The Final Grade of each proponent will comprise of the following:

DESCRIPTION PERCETAGE
TERM OUTPUT 20%
CO-RESEARCHER (PEER GRADING) 10%
DEFENSE (SCORE BASED ON RUBRIC) 20%
SEMESTRAL OUTPUT 30%
DOCUMENTATION 20%
TOTAL 100%
The rating of each proponent per panel member shall be based on the following rubric
for objective evaluation purposes:

CAPSTONE PROJECT PROPOSAL MANUSCRIPT SCORE SHEET

PARTICULARS POINTS
Initial Pages
 Table of contents is consistent
 Acknowledgement is brief and formal
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 Abstract is brief but complete
Chapter 1
 Introduction is intact and provides clear overview of the
entire Capstone Project Statement of the Problem/ Objects.
SMART –(Specific Measurable Attainable and Time 10
Bounded)
 Scope and Limitation of the Capstone Project are clearly
defined
Chapter 2
 Related studies are recent and relevant and includes
global and local scope
 Anchor provides solid background of the Capstone Project
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 Auxiliary theories are evident
 Sources are appropriately cited and noted

Chapter 3
 There should be comprehensive discussions on the
technologies (hardware/software) involved in the 5
Capstone Project and its related Capstone Projects in the
past
Chapter 4
 Methodology strictly followed: Agile, RAD, JAD, SCURM, XP,
PD, Methodology (and others)
 Methodology includes project management techniques
appropriate for the chosen Capstone Project.
 Requirements Specification is more or less complete and
answers the objectives 15
 Design Tools used are relevant and appropriate which should
be based on requirements
 Development Plan is concrete and should be consistent with
the Design Testing techniques to be used should assess all
aspects of the developed Capstone Project Implementation
Plan should be aligned with the objectives
Final Pages
 Findings and Conclusions are attuned with the
objectives
 Recommendations are feasible and practical
 Terms in the glossary are defined operationally
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 Bibliography should be in MLA/APA Format
 Appendices are relevant and help support the principal
content
 Glossary should be arranged alphabetically and defined
operationally
Manuscript Mechanics
 Organization and Fluidity of ideas are
apparent
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 Formatting and layout are consistent
 All parts of the manuscript should be
grammatically correct
TOTAL 50
ADVISERS
EVALUATION
The Rating/Evaluation of the Subject/Adviser for each of the
Proponents shall be based on the following:

Subject/Adviser’s Grade
Deliverables 20

Journal Entries 5

Attendance and behavior 5

TOTAL 30
 VERDICTS
There will be three (3) possible verdicts after
the Proposal Presentation.
The VERDICT IS A UNANIMOUS DECISION
among the three members of the Capstone
Project Oral Defense Panel.
Once issued, it is FINAL and IRREVOCABLE
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MINOR REVISIONS ARE NECESSARY
but they do not have to be presented in
front of and checked by all panellists.
APPROVED WITH
REVISIONS
MAJOR REVISIONS shall be
incorporated IN THE FINAL COPY of
the revised Project Proposal
summary.
These MUST be checked by the
panellists.
- NOT A RE-DEFEND “Presentation
of the Capstone Project”
DISAPPROVED
The Proponents failed to propose a
researchable or scholarly Capstone Project
The proponents shall RE-DEFEND A REVISE
capstone project prescribed by the adviser
 GUIDELINES
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1. The students shall form a team of
maximum 2 MEMBERS
They then decide who plays the
pertinent roles.
The team then submits Project Team
Assignments Form (Deliverable D1- Please
refer to Appendix A with signatures, to the
Dean’s Office.
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2. The Proponents of the Capstone Project shall prepare
maximum of THREE (3) different possible topics/titles,
and present/consult these topics to any of the CICT
teachers or any expert of the field.
A. The Team shall ensure the novelty or
patentability of the Capstone Project through the
help or using patent libraries online.
B. The project manager would then select 1 out of 3
possible titles.
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3. The Proponents shall make the
Pre-Proposal Statements
(Deliverable D2- Please refer to Appendix B.
Pre-Proposal Statement Template) of each
of the selected topics/titles.

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4. The Pre-Proposal Hearing will be scheduled upon the
completion of the Pre-Proposal Statements.
During this hearing, the team members, subject teacher and the
Dean shall convene and select only one of the 1 - 3 topics/titles
presented.
Only the approved Capstone Project topics should proceed to
the research proposal stage.
After a topic/title is finally chosen, the team then accomplishes
(in triplicate) a Project Working Title Form
- The Dean is the Approving Office

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5. The team shall prepare all the parts of the proposal
manuscript on time following the course timeline
The team always seek approval from the adviser all
the required deliverables, by
letting him/ her sign/conform with the submitted
documents.

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 6. The researchers will ensure that the proposal is
refined.
7. The researchers will prepare the Complete
Proposal Manuscript

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8. The Adviser forwards the Proposal Hearing Notice
and the Complete Proposal Manuscripts to the Dean's
Office
9. The Dean’s Office will then arrange the date and
time of the proposal hearing and distribute the
manuscripts to the identified members of the
proposal presentation panel.

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10. At the end of the proposal presentation, the
dean/chairmain makes a synthesis and
announces the panel’s verdict.

11. The chairman and the adviser shall ensure that

all recommendations for improvement by the
proposal-presentation panel are incorporated in the
Proposal Manuscript.
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12. The proposal is revised based on the
recommendation of the panel members
during the proposal presentation.
 13. The subject teacher shall guide the
student researchers throughout the
conduct of the approved project proposal.
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15. One copy of the Revised Proposal Manuscript
together with the Grammarians Certificate shall be
routed to the Adviser, Panel members, and Chairman
for the confirmation of revisions. Approval Sheet
may be routed too for their signatures if already
amenable.

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16. The hardbound copy containing the
Approval Sheet and the Final Proposal
Manuscript with the Proposal CD in a CD Jacket
at the inlet portion of the back cover should be
submitted to the Dean’s Office.
 

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 LIST OF
DELIVERABLES

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DELIVERABLES
 Title Page
 Introduction Proper
 Project Context
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTI

 Purpose and Description of the Project

 Scope and Limitations of the Project
 Objectives of the Project
 Scope and Limitations of the Project

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Theoretical Background
Related Literature
1.
REVIEW OF RELATED

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3.
CHAPTER 2

Related Studies 56
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Technicality of the project
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Details of the technologies to be used

CHAPTER 3

How the project will work

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 SYSTEM ORAL DEFENSE
DETAILS SCORE
Capstone Project Output (Group Grade) 60%
Oral Examination (Individual Grade) Same 20%
Rubric with Proposal
Skills Test (Navigation, and Debugging – if 20%
Needed)
TOTAL 100%