Subject: CR 2
Description: Capstone Project 2
Instructor: Asna K. Abdul
PRELIM MODULE
Lesson Objectives:
1. Understand the parts of capstone project manuscript; preliminary, chapter 1,
and chapter 2
2. Create a title for capstone project
PARTS OF CAPSTONE PROJECT MANUSCRIPT (PRELIMINARY, C1-C2)
PRELIMINARY PAGES
 Title Page
This page contains the title of the project, name of proponents and statement
regarding the qualification for which the project is submitted. It also contains the
name of the institution to which the project is being submitted, and the month
and year of submission.
 Approval Sheet
This page bears the name of the proponents/s and the title of the research,
together with the signature of the adviser, the Chairman and members of the oral
defense panel and the Dean. This page certifies that the research has been duly
approved, and must bear the date of approval.
 Dedication
This page is optional. If used, make it brief and centered in one page. No
heading is necessary.
 Acknowledgement
This section recognizes persons and organizations who/which assisted the
proponents in the completion of the project. Acknowledgements should be
expressed simply and tactfully.
 Capstone Project Abstract
This is a brief and concise descriptive summary of study containing brief
introduction, statement of the problem, methodology, major findings and
conclusions. The first paragraph must be single-spaced. It must contain the
candidate’s name as it appears on the title page, but with the last name first, the
abbreviation of the degree, the date (last month of the semester in which the
student completes the degree), title of the document (wording exactly to agree
with the Title Page), and name of the adviser. Normally the abstract does not
include any reference to the literature.
 Table of Contents
A sequential listing of all major parts of the research with corresponding page
numbers. Included in the table of contents are titles of chapters, sections and
subsections, bibliography and appendices. Also included are titles of the
preliminary pages as well as the required forms. All materials following the
Table of Contents are listed. The title of parts, sections, or chapters and their
principal subdivisions should be listed and must be worded exactly as they
appear in the body of the document.
 List of Tables
 List of Figures
The list of Tables and List of Figures uses exactly the same numbers and title of
the Tables or Figures in the text and in the Appendices.
Chapter 1 – THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
[Introduction Proper]
 The proponent should introduce the presentation of the problem, that is, what is
the problem is all about. The proponent should describe the existing and
prevailing problem situation based on his or her experience. This scope may be
global, national, or regional and local.
 The proponent should give strong justification for selecting such research
problem in his/her capacity as a researcher. Being part of the organization or
systems and the desire and concern to improve the systems.
 The researcher state a sentence or two that would show the link and relationship
of the rationale of the study to the proposed capstone project.
Purpose and Description of the Project
 What is the function of your project?
 What is good in your project?
 What makes your project unique, innovative, and relevant?
Conceptual Framework
 Link the study with existing theories that are useful devise for interpreting,
criticizing and unifying established scientific laws or facts that serve as
guide in discovering new generalizations.
 Use a conceptual framework that will present specific and well-defined
constructs, assumptions, expectations and beliefs that support the research
study.
 Project Paradigm – a diagram that illustrates the relationship of the variables
of the study. It may take the form of (a) Input-Process-Output or (b) true
system approach.
Objectives of the Project
 Start with the General Objective which is very parallel to the project title
 Explode the general objective into Specific Objectives that will help realize
the proposed study.
 Present a perplexing situation/phenomenon that challenges a solution of a
felt need which can reflect contribution to knowledge, discipline and/or
theory and within the proponent’s skills and competence, interest and
resources as to time, budget and workability.
 Indicate the direction/guideline of the study and answer the what, where,
when and from whom the data will be gathered in the general problem to
establish delimitation.
 Present the specific objectives in a logical sequence from factual to
analytical along mutually exclusive dimensions (no overlaps) with the
exclusion of the overview, expected conclusions, implications and
recommendations of the project.
Statement of the Problem.
 It should be stated in such a way that it is not answerable by either yes, no,
when and where.
 Problems should include all the independent and moderate variables which
are reflected in the conceptual framework.
 Problems should be arranged in logical order and extensive in coverage and
must be mutually exclusive in its dimensions.
 Problems should have SMART characteristics:
• Specific. The problem should be specifically stated.
• Measurable. It is easy to measure by using research instruments,
apparatus, or equipment.
• Achievable. Solutions to a research problem are achievable or
feasible.
• Realistic. Real results are attained because they are gathered
scientifically and not manipulated or maneuvered.
• Time-bound. Time frame is required in every activity because the
shorter completion of the activity, the better.
Significance/Importance of the Project
 Describe general contribution of the project to new knowledge, society and
or to development in general.
 Cite significance of the project to specific groups, programs, projects,
beneficiaries in the specific performance.
Scope and Delimitations of the Project
 Think the project scope as a box. High-level scope defines the sides of the
box and separates what is relevant to your project from what is irrelevant.
 The scope refers to the work that needs to be accomplished to deliver a
product, service, or result with the specified features and functions.
 The scope explains the nature, coverage, and time frame of the study
 The limitation, on the other hand, explains all that are NOT included in your
project.
 In other words, the scope of the project gives an overview all the
deliverables (i.e. the things that your project gives/delivers), and the tools
and technologies used that will be used in the project development while the
limitations of the project are the boundaries of the project (i.e. areas/things
that are out of scope).
Definition of Terms
 Only important terms from the title, statement of the problem or objectives
and paradigm should be defined.
 Define terms operationally or how you use such term in the project.
Chapter 2 – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND SYSTEMS
 The review of literature and systems/studies showcases previous studies and
publications relevant to the project.
 This chapter gives light as to what motivated the proponent/s in pursuing
the specific field of study.
 The reviewed materials must be as recent as possible.
 Materials reviewed must be objective and unbiased.
 Materials surveyed must be relevant to the study.
 Surveyed materials must have been based upon genuinely original and true
facts or data to make them valid and reliable.
 Organize the materials thematically to conform to the variables of the
specific problems.
 Follow proper documentation using parenthetical citation with author and
date
 Only materials/articles with dates are allowed as e-references.
 Sources of related literature and studies may come from the following:
o Books, encyclopedias, and other similar references
o Articles published in journals/e-journals, magazines, periodicals,
newspapers, web/ Internet, and other publications.
o Manuscripts, unpublished theses and dissertations
Related Literature
 Foreign Literature
 Local Literature
Related Systems
 Foreign Systems
 Local Systems
• Overview of the current system/project
• Inventory of every related and existing projects/systems
• Fluidity and continuity should be observed
• Screen shots help make the presentation believable
• May consider 6 to 10 related studies/projects
Synthesis
 It contains a clinching paragraph/s to show how the literature and studies
assisted the project proponent in the present study.
 It may include similarities and differences of the reviewed materials to your
present study