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CAPSTONE PROJECT
GUIDELINES
TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
2014
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Prepared by:
Engr. Edjie M. De Los Reyes
Associate Dean, CCS
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I.
Introduction
The following programs under the field of Information Technology Education of
the Tarlac State University College of Computer Studies are;
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) the study of concepts and
theories, algorithmic foundations, implementation and application of information and
computing solutions.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) the study of
utilization of computers and computer software to plan, install, customize, operate,
manage, administer and maintain information technology infrastructure.
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) the study of design and
implementation of solutions that integrate information technology with business
processes.
The Thesis / Capstone Project are required for candidates for graduation in all of
the above programs as indicated in section 10 of CMO. 53, s. 2006 or the Revised
Policies and Standards for IT Education. The Thesis is required for BSCS students
while Capstone Project is required both for BSIT and BSIS students. Both the Thesis and
Capstone Projects are terminal project requirements that would not only demonstrate a
students comprehensive knowledge of the area of study and research methods used but
also allow them to apply the concepts and methods to a specific problem in his/her area
of specialization.
The Thesis / Capstone Project have a number of educational objectives. Whereas
each Thesis / Capstone Project is different and the relative emphasis will vary in terms of
their specialization, the subject will involve students in:
Bringing together and integrating knowledge and skills in the course as a whole;
Reinforcing and developing competencies that have not been sufficiently
emphasized in the fundamental subjects;
Defining a substantial engineering study or design task and carrying it to
completion within a specified time and to a professional standard;
Completing a comprehensive written and bound report that places the Thesis /
Capstone Project in context, defines its objectives, and describes the work done
with the resulting conclusions or recommendations;
Bridging the gap between the undergraduate studies and the professional future,
and demonstrating professional competencies and capabilities;
Demonstrating initiative and creativity, taking pride in the achievement of a
difficult task.
Through this course, students are prepared in their respective careers. The bulk of the
work (The Thesis / Capstone Project work itself) is to be done outside of the classroom.
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II.
Education
Health
Environment
Governance
Urban Development
Rural Development
APPLICATIONS
Telecentres
Information on pricing and
weather for farmers
Sustainable livelihoods
Income generation
Distance Education
Teacher Training
ICT Human Capacity Building
Telemedicine
Digital Publication and Online
resources
Continuing medical education
E-Banking
International Trade
Globalization
Digital Newsrooms
Culture and culture products
Archival Technology
New Media Formats
GIS mapping
Networking of activists
Environmental Protection
Climate Change
Online Citizen Services
Social Accountability
NGO Development
Urban Planning
Service Delivery
Urban Telecentres
Rural community networks
Rural Tourism
Health Care
*Source: The Primer Series on ICTD for Youth 2011 by Prof. Usha Rani Vyasulu Reddi
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III.
Thesis Categories
A Thesis is a technical report on a systematic investigation of a problem that can
be solved using computing. It may include a solution, an approximate or partial solution,
a scientific investigation, or the development of results leading to the solution of the
problem. A computer science thesis should be anchored on computer science principles.
Theses involving the development of the software systems should involve algorithmbased research and development founded on computer science principles. This should be
reflected in the final report.
The Research / Theses must not be developed using the off-the-shelf application
programs. The proposed computerized system may fall in any of the following categories,
but not limited to:
Software Development and Theory
o Mobile Computing Systems
o Software Extensions or Plug-ins
o Expert Systems and Decision Support Systems
o Systems Software (Software Tools/Utilities, Interpreters, Simulators,
Compilers, Security aspects)
o Intelligent Systems
o Game Development
o Computer Vision
o Image / Signal Processing
o Natural Language Processing
o Pattern Recognition and Data Mining
o Bioinformatics
o Graphics Applications
o Cloud Computing
o Parallel Computing
o Embedded Systems
o Emerging Technologies
Foundations of Computer Science
o Automata and Formal Languages
o Data Structures and Algorithm Design and Analysis
o Web Semantics
o Coding Theory
o Programming Languages
o Visualization Systems
o Computer and Architecture
o Modeling and Simulation
Human-Computer Interaction
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o Usability
o Affective Computing
o Emphatic Computing
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IV.
Policy on grouping
It is the responsibility of the student to either form a new group or join an existing
group. The group members are not limited to students enrolled in the same class or
section, however they should have the same specialization. They should all either be
BSCS, BSIT or BSIS students. No cross specialization is allowed i.e. no group shall
comprise of BSCS and BSIT or BSCS and BSIS or BSIT and BSIS etc.
The following group size is to be observed:
Software Development, maximum of five members
Hardware Development, maximum of eight members
A project will be considered as hardware development if the group can prove that
they have a significant input in the actual design/construction of the hardware and this
hardware is a main/necessary part of the project that without it, the project will not work.
The size of the group should also compensate the scope of work. The greater the
number of group members the larger the scope of work.
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Designer The person who will make the designs of the circuits, chassis, and the
overall package of the hardware system.
Hardware Assembler This person will be responsible for the wiring and
connection related concerns of all the parts/blocks of the system.
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Policy on Regrouping
Regrouping is allowed if less than 3 members of the group remain from the
approved title proposal AND it is done on or before the third Friday of the month of,
November for Thesis, December for Capstone Project.
Should this happen, the other remaining members may
i.
Continue their approved title BUT with a letter of intent to continue
signed by the technical adviser and approved by the dean and submitted
for filing to the subject teacher. Possible review and revision of the scope
may apply.
ii. Disband and join other groups for as long as the maximum number for
each group is followed. (The existing members of the prospect group
should unanimously accept the incoming member/s, should this happen,
possible revision of the scope may apply)
VI.
Note that the Revision of the scope must be done in consultation with the
technical adviser and subject teacher to be approved by the Proposal Hearing and
Oral Defense Panel.
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2. Review and approve all regular schedules pertaining to theses / capstone projects.
3. Accepts, reviews, approves, and schedules requests of special defense schedules
for thesis / capstone project.
4. Decides whether a person is to be dismissed form his / her group based on the
merits submitted and discussed by the subject teacher.
5. Makes the Final and Irrevocable Decisions concerning the theses / capstone
project activities EXCEPT on the decision of Proposal Hearing and Oral Defense
Panel.
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19) Encode and submit collated grades of students under his/her section for that term.
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13) Recommends to the subject teacher the nomination of his/her Thesis / Capstone
Project advisee for an award.
14) As a special adviser, he/she is responsible to be:
a. An encourager
b. A dictator
c. A pushy boss
d. A connector
VIII.
Panel Composition
The panel is composed of 1 Chairman, 2 members. Their duties and
responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:
IX.
Pre-proposal Stage
Proposal Stage
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Public Presentation
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Grading System
Proposal Stage
The Final Grade of each proponent for the proposal stage will comprise of the following:
Average grade of the Panel Members including the 40%
Chairman on the Manuscript
Average grade of the Panel Members including the 20%
Chairman on the Oral Examination
Subject Teacher Thesis / Capstone Project
30%
Co-Researcher (Peer Grading)
10%
TOTAL
100%
Oral Examination Rubric (Individual grade) 20%
Comprehensiveness of the Answer/Ideas
Contribution/Support to the Team
Delivery / Manner of Speaking
The rating/evaluation of the subject/adviser
Proponents/Researchers shall be based on the following:
Subject Teacher Grade Rubric 30%
Deliverables
Attendance
Journal Entries / Attitude / Behavior
10
5
5
for
each
of
the
20
5
5
The rating of each group/team per panel member shall be based on the following
rubric for objective evaluation purposes:
Thesis / Capstone Project Manuscript Rubric (group/team grade) 40%
Proposal Stage
25
Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction is intact and provides clear overview of the entire
Research / Capstone Project
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Legend:
5/10 Exemplary Performance
4/8 Meeting Expectations
Final Stage
The Final Grade of each proponent for the final oral defense
following:
Thesis / Capstone Project Output (Group Grade)
Final Manuscript (Group Grade)
Oral Examination (Individual Grade) same rubric with
proposal
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Skills Test
TOTAL
20%
100%
5
5
5
5
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
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Verdicts
ACCEPTED WITH REVISIONS. Revisions are necessary but they do not
have to be presented in front and checked by all panelists. 70 to 100
REORAL DEFENSE. Another Oral Defense session, in which all panelists
must be present, is necessary to further clarify the objectives and scope of the
thesis / capstone project including but not limited to the systems functions and
testing / validation. 65 to 69 and upon the panels unanimous decision
NOT ACCEPTED. The proponent failed to achieve the objectives of the
research established in the proposal. The panelists numeric grades are not
anymore needed. Below 65
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6. The result of pre-proposal hearing can either be Passed or Failed. If the preproposal statements
a. Passed the proponents shall write the proposal stage manuscripts/documents,
chapters 1, 2 , 3 and part of the Methodology, in regular consultation with the
Technical Adviser. Use the progress report with technical adviser form to
document the consultation of the proponents with the technical adviser. (CCSTCP-FORM4)
b. Failed, the proponents repeats steps 2 to 6. (To be scheduled as needed by the
subject teacher)
7. Submit the following deliverables to the subject teacher;
a. Complete Manuscript (Proposal or Final Stage Manuscript whichever is
appropriate)
b. Endorsement Letter (CCS-TCP-FORM7)
c. Accomplish the Oral Presentation Form (CCS-TCP-FORM8) with photocopy
of Official Receipt (O.R.) of defense fee.
8. Wait for Oral Defense schedule to be posted at the bulletin board and social media
group.
9. Invite and furnish copies of the complete manuscript to the panel members. (CCSTCP-FORM9)
10. Provide each panel member including the chairman with the duly accomplished
rating form during the defense session. (CCS-TCP-FORM10)
11. During the defense proper, the proponents should come on their corporate attire
and in proper grooming and have prepared the following:
a. Proposal Hearing ( Title Defense )
a.1. Powerpoint presentation for each title to be proposed.
a.2. To answer the queries / questions from the panel members in English.
b. Oral Presentation ( Final Defense )
b.1. Powerpoint presentation
b.2. To answer the queries / questions from the panel members in English.
b.3. Bring the 100% working Software and Hardware if applicable.
b.4. If in case that the Hardware is impractical to bring during the oral
presentation, you must provide a presentable HD video showing all parts /
components / functionalities / testing of the system. (Video is to be qualified by
the subject teacher prior to the defense. CCS-TCP-FORM11)
b.5. The proponents shall inform and make the necessary arrangements
with the chosen locale of the possibilities of a random verification of the system
by the Thesis / Capstone Project Committee.
12. After the oral presentation, the proponents will have to wait to be called back-in
in the presentation area for the delivery of the verdict, while the panel members
deliberate on the result of the presentation.
13. The subject teacher will call the proponents back in the presentation area to
receive the verdict.
14. If the verdict is
a. For the Proposal Stage
i. APPROVED
1. Accomplish the recommendations of the panel members
within the prescribed time. Use the accomplishment of
recommendations form. (CCS-TCP-FORM12)
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XIII.
Guidelines on Clearance
The clearance of a student is required in claiming his/her Transcript of Records. For the
clearance to be signed, the student should accomplish the following:
1. Submit to the college research coordinator the following;
a. CD that contains,
i. Codes of the system. (Run from Source)
ii. Installer with all necessary dependencies
iii. Document (Journal type) follow ACM format. See CCS-TCPExhibit B.
iv. CD cover with Title of the study / project, Names of proponents,
Technical Adviser, Academic Year the study was made, Course,
and Installation procedures.
b. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) whichever is appropriate.
c. For Hardware development
i. Deed of Donation. (CCS-TCP-FORM20)
ii. Technical Manual of the System
With proper, complete and correct labeling of the system
Use the Thesis/Capstone Clearance form. (CCS-TCP-FORM18)
2. Submit a Hard Bound Copy of your manuscript to
a. Registrars Office
b. Library
On or before the due date posted on the official bulletin board and social media
group. Use the acceptance/receiving form. (CCS-TCP-FORM19)
3. The proponent should have a copy of the forms CCS-TCP-FORM18 and CCSTCP-FORM19 when seeking for the signature of the dean on her/his final
clearance.
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XIV.
MONTH
JUNE
JULY
THESIS ACTIVITIES
CAPSTONE PROJECT
ACTIVITIES
Consultation
of
possible topics/titles
AUGUST
Shortlisting
of
topics/titles by the
subject teacher.
Pre-proposal Hearing
Topic/Title
Screening
by
Thesis/Capstone
Committee.
Orientation
by
department
Discussion
of
Guidelines
Consultation
of
possible topics/titles
Shortlisting
of
topics/titles by the
department chair.
Pre-proposal Hearing
Topic/Title
Screening
by
Thesis/Capstone
Committee.
SEPTEMBER
Proposal Hearing
Proposal Hearing
OCTOBER
Re-Proposal Hearing
if
needed
(Redefense)
Submission of final
proposal
stage
manuscripts
(Chapters 1, 2, 3 and
Re-Proposal Hearing
if
needed
(Redefense)
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NOVEMBER
part of 4)
Progress reporting to For those who passed the
proposal stage:
the subject teacher.
First Loop - System
Submission of final
development should
proposal
stage
be 25% - 45%
manuscripts
completed
(Chapters 1, 2, 3 and
part of 4)
First Loop - System
development should
be 25% - 45%
completed
Others:
DECEMBER
Orientation
Discussion
of
Guidelines
Pre-proposal Hearing
Topic/Title
Screening
by
Thesis/Capstone
Committee.
Proposal Hearing
Re-proposal hearing
if needed.
Submission of final
proposal
stage
manuscripts
(Chapters 1, 2, 3 and
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JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
Progress reporting to
the subject teacher.
Third Loop - System
development should
be 76% - 99%
completed.
Continuous testing
and debugging to get
the 100% working
system.
Progress reporting to
the subject teacher.
Completion of the
Final Manuscript for
Oral presentation
100% Working and
Completed system
Oral Presentation
part of 4)
First Loop - System
development should
be 25% - 45%
completed
Second
Loop
System development
should be 46% - 75%
completed
Progress reporting to
the subject teacher.
Third Loop - System
development should
be 76% - 99%
completed.
Continuous testing
and debugging to get
the 100% working
system.
Progress reporting to
the subject teacher.
Completion of the
Final Manuscript for
Oral presentation
100% Working and
Completed system
Oral Presentation
First week - last
schedule
of
presentation
Second
week
submission
of
requirements
Submission of hard
bound copies of final
manuscript
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XV.
TITLE
Research / Project Team Members Role Form
Technical Adviser Acceptance Form
Pre-proposal Statement Template
Technical Advisers Progress Report Form
Subject Teachers Progress Report Form
Report of Attendance Template
Endorsement Letter Template
Oral Presentation Form
Notice of Invitation Template
Rating Form
Video Presentation Qualification Form
Inclusions of Recommendations Form
Grammarians Certificate Form
Approval Sheet Template
Document Routing Form
Application for an Oral Presentation Form
Recommendation for Special Defense Schedule Form
Thesis / Capstone Clearance Form
Acknowledgement Form
Deed of Donation Template
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XVI.
Title Page
Approval Sheet
Dedication (free form)
Acknowledgement
Abstract (Paragraph Style)
Table of Contents (strictly use MS Word Table of Contents feature)
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Notations (appendices)
Chapter I Introduction
o Project Context
o Purpose and Description of the Project
o Objectives of the Project
o Scope and Limitations of the Project
Chapter II Review of Related Literature/System
o Related Literature / Theoretical Background
o Related Studies/System
Chapter III Technical Background
o Technical Requirements
o Conceptual Framework
o How the project will work
Chapter IV Methodology
o Environment (only for org-specific capstone project)
Locale
Population of the Study
Organizational Chart/Profile
o Development Methodology
Requirements Specifications
Operational Feasibility
o Fishbone Diagram (Cause and Effect Analysis of
the Problem)
o Functional Decomposition Diagram
Technical Feasibility
o Compatibility checking (hardware / software and
other technologies)
o Relevance of the technologies
Schedule Feasibility
o Gantt Chart of the system development
Economic Feasibility
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o Testing
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Compatibility Testing
Performance Testing
Stress Testing
Load Testing
System Testing
Acceptance Testing
Chapter V Conclusions and Recommendations
o Conclusions (summary of findings with respect to the objectives)
o Recommendations
Implementation Plan (for IS only)
o Project Implementation Checklist
o Implementation Contingency
o Infrastructure/Deployment
BIBLIOGRAPHY (See CCS-TCP-EXHIBIT A)
APPENDICES
o Relevant Source Code
o Evaluation Tool
o Sample Input / Output / Reports
o Users Guide
o Other Relevant Documents
o Working Title Form
o Grammarians Certification
o Curriculum Vitae
GLOSSARY
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In Partial Fulfillment
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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pages). City of publication: Publishing company.
Examples:
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501-508). Chicago: Encyclopedia Britannica.
Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary (10th ed.). (1993). Springfield, MA: MerriamWebster.
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