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    This document defines and outlines the requirements for an IT capstone project for students. It states that the capstone project should significantly address an existing problem using the student's skills and knowledge. The project scope and complexity is determined by the adviser. Acceptable topics include software development, multimedia systems, network design/implementation, and IT management. The capstone project is divided into two semesters. In the first semester, students must defend chapters 1-4 of their proposal. In the second semester, students implement their project and defend an additional two chapters on results and conclusions. The document provides detailed guidelines on the required contents and structure for each chapter.

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    This document defines and outlines the requirements for an IT capstone project for students. It states that the capstone project should significantly address an existing problem using the student's skills and knowledge. The project scope and complexity is determined by the adviser. Acceptable topics include software development, multimedia systems, network design/implementation, and IT management. The capstone project is divided into two semesters. In the first semester, students must defend chapters 1-4 of their proposal. In the second semester, students implement their project and defend an additional two chapters on results and conclusions. The document provides detailed guidelines on the required contents and structure for each chapter.

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    This document defines and outlines the requirements for an IT capstone project for students. It states that the capstone project should significantly address an existing problem using the student's skills and knowledge. The project scope and complexity is determined by the adviser. Acceptable topics include software development, multimedia systems, network design/implementation, and IT management. The capstone project is divided into two semesters. In the first semester, students must defend chapters 1-4 of their proposal. In the second semester, students implement their project and defend an additional two chapters on results and conclusions. The document provides detailed guidelines on the required contents and structure for each chapter.

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    This document defines and outlines the requirements for an IT capstone project for students. It states that the capstone project should significantly address an existing problem using the student's skills and knowledge. The project scope and complexity is determined by the adviser. Acceptable topics include software development, multimedia systems, network design/implementation, and IT management. The capstone project is divided into two semesters. In the first semester, students must defend chapters 1-4 of their proposal. In the second semester, students implement their project and defend an additional two chapters on results and conclusions. The document provides detailed guidelines on the required contents and structure for each chapter.

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    A.

    Definition

    According to the CMO Research 2010, a Capstone Project is an “undertaking appropriate to a


    professional field that should significantly address an existing problem or need.” Students who
    will be taking this course are encouraged to come up with original ideas, outcomes, and
    applications by applying their knowledge, skills and competencies learned in previous subjects.

    The Capstone Project Adviser will be the one to determine the appropriate level of complexity of
    a specific project’s scope, implementation, and proposed solution by considering the duration of
    the project, the composition of the team, and the resources available.

    Based on the CMO memorandum of 2010, an Information Technology Capstone Project should
    focus on the “infrastructure, application, or processes involved in introducing a Computing
    solution to a problem... recommended infrastructure and its implications on other systems
    should be clearly specified in the final report with the introduction of the project.” Based on the
    focus, capstone projects need not require descriptive methodologies, theoretical frameworks,
    surveys/questionnaires, or statistical treatments, unless considered appropriate or needed in
    determining project results.

    B. Suggested Areas/Topics
    As recommended by the Commission on Higher Education, the following topics are
    considered for students taking up BS Information Technology:
    1. Software Development
    a. Software Customization
    b. Information Systems Development for an actual client
    (with pilot testing)
    c. Web Applications Development (with at least alpha testing on live
    servers)
    d. Mobile Computing Systems
    2. Multimedia Systems
    a. Game Development
    b. e-Learning Systems
    c. Interactive Systems
    d. Information Kiosks
    3. Network Design and Implementation and Server Farm Configuration and
    Management
    4. IT Management
    a. IT Strategic Plan for sufficiently complex enterprises
    b. IT Security Analysis, Planning and Implementation

    C. Project Duration / Content


    Capstone Project is divided into two (2) semesters – Capstone Project 1 and Capstone Project
    2.

    Capstone Project 1 is the project’s Title which will be taken during the second semester of each
    school year and must be defended at the end of the term. Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be
    presented and defended in front of a group of panel members.

    Capstone Project 1 will be composed of the following chapter content:


    Abstract
    Approval Sheet
    Title Page
    Acknowledgment
    Table of Contents
    List of Figures
    List of Tables

    Chapter 1: Project & Its Background


    This chapter serves as a backgrounder for readers to have an overview of the study even
    without prior reference to other publications on the topic. The introduction is the first chapter of
    the thesis and must include the objective/s and justification of the study as well as the limitations
    set by the proponent. The introduction is the proper place to define any specialized terms and
    concepts used in the thesis.

    1.1 Project Context


    This area refers to the discussion of the project itself with the inclusion of the general
    situation in terms of its existence.

    1.2 Purpose and Description


    The statement of the problem is the backbone of the proposal/paper. This
    is the main idea of the entire research project. This is a statement that you can prove
    with evidence/s. Well-constructed problem statements will convince your audience that
    the problem is real and worth having you investigate. A well-constructed problem
    statement defines the problem and helps identify the variables that will be investigated in
    the study.

    1.3 Objectives of the Study


    This section summarizes what is to be achieved by the study. This usually
    contains general and specific objectives. Research objectives are closely related to the
    research problem.

    1.4 Significance of the Study


    This section describes or explains the potential value of the study and
    findings. It should be clear here, the target audience for the study and how the results
    will be beneficial for them. It answers the question – Why is it important? To whom it will
    be beneficial?

    1.5 Scope & Limitations


    This section sets the parameters of the study. Limitations are the inherent
    problems encountered by the researcher, thus, stating the limitations of the study can be
    very useful for readers in interpreting the results of the study.

    1.6 Definition of Terms


    This section enumerates technical terms that are deemed necessary in
    understanding the study. Operational terms and their definition is listed and
    defined in this area of the documents.
    1.6.1 Conceptual Definition - Definition of words coming from an unabridged
    dictionary.
    1.6.2 Operational Definition - Definition of the word on how it is being used in the
    research.

    Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature & Systems


    The review of related literature showcases previous studies and publications relevant to the
    thesis. This chapter gives light as to what motivated the proponent/s in pursuing the specific
    field of study.
    2.1 Related Literature
    2.1.1 Foriegn (5)
    2.1.2 Local (5)
    2.2 Related Studies/Systems
    2.2.1 Foriegn (5)
    2.2.2 Local (5)

    2.3 Synthesis
    Summary of the related literature showing the gap and a need to
    develop/improve a system.

    Chapter 3: Technical Background


    Include an in-depth discussion on the relevant technical aspect of the project. It includes
    software performance, hardware differentiation, implementation, constraints, and another
    technical aspect of the area of study.

    3.1 Technologies to be Used


    3.2 Functionality of the Software Project

    Chapter 4: Methodology
    Materials and Methods is the chronological listing of steps and procedure/s used by the
    proponent/s. Methods used for gathering data, laboratory and field experiments, theoretical
    and/or conceptual frameworks, as well as techniques employed in the analyses of data must be
    specifically listed.

    4.1 Environment
    4.1.1 Location
    4.1.2 Population of the Study
    4.1.3 Organizational Chart/Profile
    4.2 Conceptual Framework
    4.2.1 Current System (If applicable)
    4.2.2 Proposed System
    4.3 System Architecture
    4.4 Requirement Analysis
    4.4.1 Hardware Requirements
    4.4.2 Software Requirements
    4.5 Cost & Benefit Analysis
    This section estimates the cost of software, hardware, and labor required
    by the application of the project. It should compare the cost to implement such an
    application with the benefits delivered by the application. It should also
    demonstrate the values added to a given institution by the application of the
    project.

    4.6 Requirement Modeling


    4.6.1 Fishbone Diagram
    4.6.2 Flowchart Diagram
    4.6.3 Data Flow Diagram
    4.6.4 Functional Decomposition Diagram
    4.6.5 Use Case Diagram
    4.6.6 Entity Relationship Diagram
    4.7 Database Structure
    Data Dictionary
    4.8 Network Plan
    4.8.1 Network Topology
    4.8.2 Network
    4.9 Development & Testing
    4.9.1 Gantt Chart
    4.9.2 Compatibility Checking
    4.9.3 Performance Testing
    Test Case Results
    4.9.4 Description & Prototype
    Sample Results

    Capstone Project 2 is the implementation of the project and results analysis which will be taken
    on the first semester of the succeeding school year. An additional two (2) chapters will be
    presented and defended in front of the same group of panel members.

    Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions & Recommendations


    5.1 Summary
    5.2 Conclusions
    5.3 Recommendations
    This chapter includes a summary of the main findings of the study. It also
    presents the significance of the study and relates findings to the objectives and
    problems written in the introduction part of the study. Recommendation/s must be
    stated in this chapter. This part usually directs the reader to conduct further
    research on some specific areas related to the study.

    Chapter 6: Implementation Plan


    6.1 Implementation Checklist
    6.2 Implementation Contingency
    6.3 Infrastructure/Deployment

    References

    Appendix
    A. Test Instrument
    B. Certification from Editors
    C. Communications (e.g. letters to/from the client)
    D. Client Acceptance Form (with Signature)
    E. Relevant Source Code
    F. User Manual

    Curriculum Vitae

    G. Format

    The Capstone Project documentation will follow the APA format. Writing styles and
    techniques need to be closely coordinated with Technical Writing Advisers.

    Other formats include the following:


    o Document size 8 1⁄2” x 11”
    o Margins: 1 1⁄2” x 1” x 1” x 1” (left-hand margin is bigger for binding purposes)
    o Font style: Arial
    o Font size: 11 pts
    o Double spacing, paragraph single indent
    o Pagination on upper right-hand portion of the paper (page 1 starts with Chapter 1,
    pages
    prior to Chapter 1 will use small roman numerals, i.e. i, ii, iii )
    o Use of Chapter format: headers are centered and bold
    o Paragraph content are all justified
    o Figure number and labels are centered and italicized BELOW the figure itself
    o Table number and labels are centered and italicized ABOVE the table itself

    Appendix A: Title Page format

    <insert capstone project title here>

    A Capstone Project
    presented to the
    Department of Information and Computer Studies
    Faculty of Engineering
    University of Santo Tomas

    in partial fulfilment
    of the requirements in the degree of
    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

    <proponent 1 Last name, First name, MI>


    <proponent 2 Last name, First name, MI>
    <proponent 3 Last name, First name, MI>
    <proponent 4 Last name, First name, MI>
    <Technical Adviser Last name, First name, MI>

    <Month Year>

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