ATTACHMENT 4

Ave Maria College

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Vallesville-Fatima, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte

ACTIVITY 3 TEMPLATE

ACTIVITY 3: WRITING CHAPTER I

Instruction: Given your input in Module 2, write Chapter I of your propose Capstone Project / Research Study. Make
sure to provide proper citation and list of references, as deemed appropriate.

CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

This chapter highlights the idea that motivates the researchers to conduct this study. Specifically, it

presents the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives and significance of the study, scope

and delimitations, as well as operational definitions of key terms used in this study.

1.1. Background of the Study (15 pts)

Globalization creates opportunities and challenges for learners in higher education to emphasis on

information and communication technologies (ICTs) such as internet uses (Macharia & Nyakwende, 2011). The

internet is useful for searching information easily and helps students to do their assignments with just only

search on search engine that they want to know. It also let them to interact with each other for exchanging their

idea and information from a different location in a same time. The internet is the key information and

communication technology that led to a worldwide revolutionary change in the information scenario.

According to Siraj (2015), the interaction between students offers them to gain different perspectives on

a problem discussion by sharing one's own learning activities with other learners into problem solving

strategies. So, internet-based learning increase students’ satisfaction with learning as a very important mediating

role (Hsieh, 2011). The internet is developed to serve as a platform for various activities for all age groups in

society (Akin-Adaramola, 2014). The internet is a technology that has become an enormous part of people's

daily lives. Through its ability to act as a support medium in different functions for which people use it, the

internet was introduced to academic institutions as a tool to enhance student's academic experience in the mid-

1990s (Ngoumandjoka, 2012).

 In this digital age, the Internet has become a powerful tool for connecting people, information, ideas,

resources, and services. It has become a driving force of the economy and has provided employment,

transformed industries, improved infrastructure, and provided efficient communication among enterprises and

individuals across the globe. With a slow Internet connection, citizens are less likely to be motivated to

participate in today’s information society. In some countries, the essential role of this tool is well understood,

and the right to broadband Internet access as a means of communication is spoken of as a fundamental right.

When it comes to providing the nation with Internet access, the Philippines has been steadily catching up with

other countries over the past few decades.

The country established its first ever online connection on March 29, 1994. Such a milestone opened the

doors for progress, allowing Filipinos to access all the information the Internet could offer. The Philippines was

named the fastest growing Internet population in the last five years with a growth of 531%, and its population is

predicted to reach a 66 million mark this year. Likewise, the country has been known as the “texting capital of

the world” and the “social media capital of the world” at various times over the last few years. The level of

consumer engagement with mobile and technology has come to differentiate the country from other fast-

growing peers in Asia (Salac & Kim, 2016).

To address the current research problem, this study will focus on how to make the internet connection of

Ave Maria College more convenient and flexible for the usage of the students. In this connection, the current

researchers decided to create the “Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus System”, which will

enhance and boost the internet connection of the campus and will give satisfaction to everyone. It is hoped that

with this proposed study, Ave Maria’s connection will improve and be better for educational research purposes

of the students.

1.2. Statement of the Problem (10 pts)

This study attempts to develop the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus System.

Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What are the features of the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus System?
 2. What are the process needed to access or use the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus

System?

3. What are the requirements needed to develop the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus

System in terms of:

3.1 Hardware requirements?

3.2 Software requirements?

3.3 Data Information requirements?

3.4 Human Resource requirements?

4. How the respondents assess the proposed Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus System in

terms of:

4.1 functionality

4.2 reliability

4.3 usability

4.4 efficiency

4.5 maintainability

1.3. Objectives of the Study (10 pts)

This study aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. To identify the features of the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus System.

2. To identify the process needed to access or use the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus

System.

3. To identify the requirements needed to develop the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus

System in terms of:

3.1 Hardware requirements

3.2 Software requirements

3.3 Data Information requirements

3.4 Human Resource requirements

 4. To determine how the respondents assess the proposed Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus

System in terms of:

4.1 functionality

4.2 reliability

4.3 usability

4.4 efficiency

4.5 maintainability

1.4. Hypotheses of the Study (5 pts)

1. There is no significant difference in the features of the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC

Campus System.

2. There is no significant difference in the process needed to access or use the Integrating Internet

Connection for AMC Campus System.

3. There is no significant difference in the requirements needed to develop the Integrating Internet

Connection for AMC Campus System.

4. There is no significant difference on how the respondents assess the proposed Integrating Internet

Connection for AMC Campus System.

1.5. Significance of the Study (10 pts)

This study aims to develop the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus System. It is important

to a particular school to have an internet connection to be used by the students for their academic and research

purposes. The system will be able to give vouchers to the students for the faster and easier access on the internet

connection. The system will then read the specified and unique vouchers. Hence, such findings will be very

useful to the following:

Admin will determine the system's users.

Students may conduct research on various topics quickly and efficiently. With internet access, students

can access online libraries, academic databases, scholarly articles, and other resources to enhance their

knowledge and understanding of their subjects.

 Future Researchers would see the possibilities for system upgrades and serve as a reference for future

researchers to improve the system in the near future. This research would give them informations and broaden

ideas for their future studies.

Researchers may increase their ability and expertise in constructing and designing a system that meets

the needs of the school and community. This research could be used as part of their training and practice in

applying what they've learned in the field of technology.

1.6. Scope and Delimitation of the Study (10 pts)

This study attempted to develop the Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus System. To

delimit its scope, the study mainly focused first, to identify the features of the Integrating Internet Connection

for AMC Campus System. Second, to identify the process needed to access or use the Integrating Internet

Connection for AMC Campus System. Third, to identify the requirements needed to develop the Integrating

Internet Connection for AMC Campus System. And fourth, to determine how the respondents feel about the

proposed Integrating Internet Connection for AMC Campus System, and how useful and appropriate the system

is for Ave Maria College. The system’s goal is to give a convenient and flexible internet connection to the

students of Ave Maria College.

1.7. Definition of Key Terms (10 pts)

To gain a better understanding of the terms used in the study, the researchers defined them conceptually

and operationally.

Extension Wire. An extra wire used to take electricity to a piece of electrical equipment when it is an

extra distance from the nearest socket (Cambridge Dictionary.com, 2023).

In this study, extension wire is used for the WiFi extenders.

Fiber. Fiber-optic internet, commonly called fiber internet or simply “fiber,” is a broadband connection

that can reach speeds of up to 940 Megabits per second (Mbps), with low lag time (CenturyLink.com, 2023).

In this study, fiber is used for allowing the transmission of information end-to-end.
 Memory Card. A memory card is a type of storage device that is used for storing media and data files.

It provides a permanent and non-volatile medium to store data and files from the attached device. Memory cards

are commonly used in small, portable devices, such as cameras and phones (Techopedia.com, 2023).

In this study, memory card is used in order for storing the software.

Mini PC. A nettop (or miniature PC, Mini PC or Smart Micro PC) is a small-sized, inexpensive, low-

power, legacy-free desktop computer designed for basic tasks such as web browsing, accessing web-based

applications, document processing, and audio/video playback (Wikipedia.com, 2023).

In this study, a mini PC would execute the instructions fetching it on the memory card in order to

perform a function and then storing the result of that function back to the memory.

Router. The router is a physical or virtual internetworking device that is designed to receive, analyze,

and forward data packets between computer networks. A router examines a destination IP address of a given

data packet, and it uses the headers and forwarding tables to decide the best way to transfer the packets

(JavaTPoint.com, 2021).

In this study, a router is basically a box that's looking out for data and when it receives, it decodes the

radio signal back into data and then sends the information to the internet using wires called Ethernet

connections.

Software. Software, in its most general sense, is a set of instructions or programs instructing a computer

to do specific tasks. Software is a generic term used to describe computer programs that run on PCs, mobile

phones, tablets, or other smart devices. Software is often used to describe all the functional aspects of a

computer that do not refer to its physical components (hardware). Scripts, applications, programs and a set of

instructions are all terms often used to describe software (Techopedia.com, 2023).

In this study, software is used in controlling the internet connection accessed by the students.
 UTP Cable. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is a ubiquitous type of copper cabling used in telephone

wiring and local area networks (LANs) (TechTarget.com, 2023). In this study, UTP cable is used for connecting

devices.

WiFi Extender. WiFi Extender is a device that repeats the wireless signal from your router to expand its

coverage. It functions as a bridge, capturing the WiFi from your router and rebroadcasting it to areas where the

WiFi is weak or nonexistent, improving the performance of your home WiFi (Linksys.com, 2023).

In this study, WiFi Extender is used to expand the range of the internet connection inside AMC Campus.

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https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/extension-cord

CenturyLink.com (2023). What is fiber internet? Retrieved from

https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/internet/fiber/what-is-fiber-internet.html

Hsieh, J. Y. 2011. What Influences Internet-Based Learning? Social Behavior and Personality: An International

Journal. 39 (7): 887-896. Retrieved on June 25, 2023 from

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JavaTPoint.com (2011-2021). What is a Router? Retrieved from https://www.javatpoint.com/router

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Pair#:~:text=Unshielded%20twisted%20pair%20(UTP)%20is,a%20different%20amount%20of%20ban

dwidth.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_PC#:~:text=A%20nettop%20(or%20miniature%20PC,%2C%20and

%20audio%2Fvideo%20playback
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