Checklist for Database Project
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Section
Title page
Identify (5 marks)
Analyse (9 marks)
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Design (9 marks)
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Implement (12 marks)
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Evaluate (5 marks)
Documentation
Student name, title of project and type of software
Section title
Background detail, identifying the user
Statement of the problem
Manual solution considered
Two alternative software solutions considered
Proposed solution justified
At least 3 quantitative objectives identified
Section title
Appropriate hardware identified
Appropriate software identified
Data collection and input (source data identified and
explained, with details of input method, validation and key
identifiers.)
Data flow diagrams showing data sources, processes and
destinations
Fields required, searches, sorts and reports that will be
needed
Alternative methods of output considered (e.g. screen,
printer, speakers)
Choice of output method justified
Backup strategy identified
Security strategy (e.g. password) explained
Section title
Initial designs of input forms and reports sketched out
Menu structure diagram
User feedback on initial designs (comments, letter or
questionnaire results)
Final designs take user comments into account
Table structures and relationships defined
Form designs sketched in detail
Queries explained in detail
Reports sketched in detail
Subtasks identified
Test plan of up to 20 tests and expected results
Section title
Brief description of how the design was implemented,
explaining any changes that were made to the design
Printouts of each report, with screenshots of forms and
menus
Evidence that each test in the test plan was carried out,
comparing actual results with expected results
When errors occurred, explain how they were corrected
Section title
Each original objective fully evaluated. Comment on how
well the objectives are fulfilled.
A critical comment on anything that you think could be
improved
User feedback in the form of a letter or questionnaire.
Evidence that you understand the user’s comments by
making suggestions for future improvements
Done