CAPSTONE PROJECT FORMAT
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CAPSTONE PROJECT TITLE (BOLDFACE); MUST NOT EXCEED THREE
LINES, UPPER LINES MUST BE LONGER THAN LOWER LINE OR THE
TITLE MUST FOLLOW THE INVERTED TRIANGLE FORMAT
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A Capstone Project
Submitted to the Faculty of the
Institute of Engineering and Applied Technology of the
Bulacan Agricultural State College
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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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by
Author M. LastName
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Adviser M. LastName
Adviser
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Month, Year
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APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE SHEET
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This capstone project entitled (All CAPS, Bold Typeface) prepared and submitted by
(All CAPS, Bold Typeface) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY has been
examined and is recommended for approval and acceptance.
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Signature
PRINTED NAME
Adviser
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APPROVED by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of ________.
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Signature
PRINTED NAME
Member
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Date Signed
Signature
PRINTED NAME
Member
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Date Signed
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Signature
PRINTED NAME
Chairperson
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Date Signed
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ACCEPTED and APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
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Signature
PRINTED NAME
Program Chairperson, Information
Technology
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Signature
PRINTED NAME
Dean, Institute of Engineering and
Applied Technology
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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Should follow the same format as of the Executive Summary. The students are
encouraged to acknowledge their advisers, as well as other people who have had
contributed to the project whether direct or indirect. Dedications, Sayings and any verse
from the bible are not appropriate. Avoid the expressions such as “One of the
researchers would like to thank….”, “The proponents would like to extend……” or
“The proponents would like to thank……”. Write “M.C. Author thanks …..”
instead.
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M.M.C.
Author Initials
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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This outline demonstrates the format of all Capstone Project final reports. All text
should use Times New Roman, should be double-spaced, justified, and 12 points size. All
sides should have a one-inch margin except the left side which has a one-and-a-half-inch
margin for binding purposes. Pages should be numbered with Roman Numerals from title
page to List of Figures, Tables and should be numbered with Arabic numerals thereafter.
Page numbers should appear at the upper right corner of each page, right aligned;
however page numbers should not appear on the title page and on the first page of every
chapter.
This part will discuss the summary of the Capstone Project. Important parts of the
paper should be discussed. The Executive Summary should only consist of one
paragraph, and ideally contain words not more than 200.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………………………...
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APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE ……………………………………………...
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT ………………………………………………………….
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ……………………………………………………….
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TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………………………………
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LIST OF TABLES ………………………………………………………………. .
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LIST OF FIGURES ……………………………………………………………….
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LIST OF APPENDICES ………………………………………………………….
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CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………..
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Project Context ………………………………….………………………….
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Purpose and Description ……………………………………………………
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Objectives of the Project ……………………………………………………
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Scope and Limitation ……………………………………………………….
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CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ….………………….
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CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY ……………………………………………..
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Environment ………………………………………………………………..
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Requirements Specifications ………………………………. ………………
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Development Method ………………………………………………………
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Design of Software, Systems, and/or Processes…………..……………
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Development ………………………………..………………………….
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Testing and Evaluation………………………………………..…………
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CHAPTER IV: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION…………………………………
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CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION …………………………………………………..
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CHAPTER VI: RECOMMENDATION ………………………………………...
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BIBLIOGRAPHY …………………………………………………………………
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APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………………..
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A. Title of Appendix A ………………………………………………………..
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B. Title of Appendix B …..……………………………………………………
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C. Title of Appendix C …..……………………………………………………
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D. Title of Appendix D …..……………………………………………………
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E. Title of Appendix E …..……………………………………………………
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F. Title of Appendix F …..……………………………………………………
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G. Title of Appendix G …..……………………………………………………
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H. Title of Appendix H …..……………………………………………………
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I. Title of Appendix I …..……………………………………………………
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J. Title of Appendix J …..……………………………………………………
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K. Title of Appendix K …..……………………………………………………
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LIST OF TABLES
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TABLE NO.
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LIST OF FIGURES
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LIST OF APPENDICES
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
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Project Context
What is this project and why do we need this project?
What is interesting, valuable or original in this project?
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Objectives
Should be measurable using the result of this project. Objectives should be
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound.
Example:
General Objective
To develop an Automated Piglet Feeder System using Electronic
Controller Board for Bulacan Agricultural State College.
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Specific Objectives
The development of Automated Piglet Feeder System using Electronic
Controller Board for Bulacan Agricultural State College should be able to:
1. first objective;
2. second objective; and
3. last objective.
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Scope and Limitation
This will set your boundaries for the project. Scope deals with what your project
can do, while limitation deals with what your project can’t do.
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Definition of Terms
IT Term 1 – This is where the technical IT terms are discussed according to how
they are going to be used in the study.
IT Term 2 – This is where the technical IT terms are discussed according to how
they are going to be used in the study.
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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
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This part will explain recent publications or studies that will support the project’s
purpose. It will not showcase what other people have done. This requires a minimum of
five (5) local and international literatures which covers studies within the last ten (10)
years. Every publication or study should be cited accordingly (Ex: According to
Author,MC).
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
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Environment
For organization specific capstone projects, where population of the study,
organizational chart and profile is discuss.
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Requirements Specifications
This part will discuss the requirements set by the client (user of the
system/website/network). The Entity Relationship Diagram, Data Dictionary and other
necessary data may be used to aid in the discussion of the requirements.
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Operational Feasibility
Operational feasibility is a measure of how well a proposed system solves
the problems, and takes advantage of the opportunities identified during scope
definition and how it satisfies the requirements identified in the requirements
analysis phase of system development
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Technical Feasibility
This refers to the technical resources needed to develop, purchase, install
or operate the system.
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Schedule Feasibility
The project can be finish and implemented in an acceptable time frame.
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Gantt Chart/PERT CPM Chart
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Economic Feasibility
This will discuss the projected benefits of the proposed system.
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Cost and Benefit Analysis
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Cost Recovery Scheme
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Conceptual Framework
The purpose of this part is to discuss the conceptual framework that examines
information technology (IT) governance effectiveness, its determinants, and its impacts
on its client. This article describes how information systems in the human services can be
facilitated with a framework that addresses the fundamental roles of data, information
and knowledge in understanding organizational information systems.
Development Method
This part will discuss the method to be use in developing the project. For software
development, web development and game development it can either be structured (e.g.
Waterfall model), object-oriented or agile method (e.g. prototyping, iterative, spiral
model). For e-learning modules, instructional software design method (e.g. ADDIE
model, Extreme Programming etc.) is to be used. For network design and
implementation, discuss the network model to be used and the routing protocol to be
followed. The study may also be in line with the new trends today like the IoT ( Internet
of Things that can be implemented within the school vicinity.
Design of Software, Systems, and/or Processes
After setting the requirements, the student should discuss the design of their
projects whether it is software, system and/or processes using either of the
following:
A. Network Design and Implementation and Server Farm Configuration
and Management
1. Network Floor Layout
2. Routing Table
3. CAT Sheet
B. Software Development/ Game Development/Interactive
Systems/Information Kiosks
1. Context Diagram (structured/agile)
2. Data Flow Diagram (structured/agile)
3. Use Case (object oriented)
4. Class Diagram (object oriented)
5. Sequence Diagram (object oriented)
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6. Transition State Diagram (object oriented)
7. UML Diagram (agile)
8. Schematic Diagram (w/hardware integration)
9. Block Diagram (w/hardware integration)
10. Flowchart
C. E-Learning Systems
1. ADDIE Model
2. Storyboard
D. IT Management
1. Flowchart
2. Organizational Structure
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Development
This part will discuss the following:
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Software Specification
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Hardware Specification
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Program Specification
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Programming Environment
o Front End
o Back End
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Testing and Evaluation
This part will confer the turn of events during the development and testing
of the system and/or process. Bugs, errors, other constraints and solutions to these
problems should be discussed.
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Unit Testing
This is the method of testing each program or module. The
objective of this phase is to identify and eliminate errors that could cause
logic errors and unusual program termination.
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Integration Testing
Also called link testing, this is done for two or more programs that
depend on each other. Integration testing has the following series of tests
to guarantee error-free system integration.
o Compatibility Testing
o Performance Testing
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o Stress Testing
o Load Testing
System Testing
Sometimes called acceptance testing which involves the entire
system to be tested.
Evaluation
To determine the sample size of evaluation population, students
can either use Sloven’s formula or the total population sampling. Sloven’s
formula is use for a large population while the total population sampling is
use to examine the entire population which has a particular set of
characteristics.
For further information regarding population sampling, you may
visit the following websites:
1) http://dissertation.laerd.com/total-population-sampling.php
2) http://www.statisticshowto.com/how-to-use-slovins-formula/
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To analyze the data gathered from the evaluation or for the system
testing, the students may use but not limited to any of the following:
1) T-test
2) Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney Test
3) Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
4) Chi-Squared Test
5) Correlation Coefficients
6) Linear Regression Models
7) Logistic Regression Analysis
For further example and discussion of the evaluation tool, students
may visit the following websites:
1) http://www.acfas.org/Physicians/Content.aspx?id=674
2) https://www.princeton.edu/~cap/AEESP_Statchap_Peters.pdf
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Implementation Plan
A schedule both agreed by the client and the student must be planned
and illustrated using a Gantt chart. A detailed discussion on implementation
schedule should be highlighted on this part. This can include the following:
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Project Implementation Checklist
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Implementation Contingency
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Infrastructure/Deployment
CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
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A discussion on the results during implementation, bugs, errors and other
constraints experienced. Solutions to these problems should also be discussed. This will
discuss the project’s result and Analysis Report.
CHAPTER V
CONCLUSION
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Conclusion section is required. It may review the main points of your paper, do
not summarize your paper as the conclusion. This part will discuss if the objectives has
been satisfied. Do not conclude anything beyond your findings and analysis. The
conclusion might elaborate the importance of work.
CHAPTER VI
RECOMMENDATION
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The recommendation section may recommend or suggest applications or
extensions that will further improve the project.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Follow the APA format and must be alphabetized.
A. Books
Author(DATE).Title, Publisher
B. Unpublished Capstone Projects
Author(DATE).Title
C. Journals
D. Electronic Sources
Author(DATE)..”Title “.Retrieved Date, from weblink
E. Others
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APPENDICES
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Appendices should follow the same format as chapters. If there are multiple
appendices, label each one with letter, e.g. A: Appendix Title, B: Appendix Title, and
so on. A table of data necessary to explain or to support the project’s idea.
A: Canvassed Materials
Appendices should follow the same format as chapters. If there are multiple
appendices, label each one with letter, e.g. A: Appendix Title, B: Appendix Title,
and so on.
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B: User Manual/User Guide
Appendices should follow the same format as chapters. If there are multiple
appendices, label each one with letter, e.g. A: Appendix Title, B: Appendix Title,
and so on.
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C: Relevant Source Code
D: Pictures (includes capstone presentation, capstone evaluation, awarding to client,
implementation)
E: Plagiarism Certification – this includes the summary of output and certificate
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F: Sample Evaluation Instrument
Bulacan Agricultural State College
Institute of Engineering and Applied Technology
Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Evaluation Form
COMPUTERIZE INVENTORY SYSTEM OF
BETHLEHEM MARIAN SCHOOL OF PULILAN
Name:__________________________________
Age
( ) below 20 years old
( ) 20-30 years old
( ) 31-40 years old
( ) 41-50 years old
( ) 51 years old and above
Designation: ( ) Student
( ) Staff
( ) IT Expert
Date:___________________
Gender
( ) Male
( ) Female
Instructions: Please evaluate the following by checking the box with the corresponding
value according to the degree of acceptability of the developed system.
4- Highly Accepted
3- Moderately
Accepted
2-Slightly
Accepted
1-Not Accepted
Rating
Category
A. Performance
1. The system can easily provide search
results from a search query.
2. The system can easily print inventory
reports.
3. The system response time is fast from the
request of the user.
4. The system can retrieve data on the
database quickly.
5. The information entered on the system
are easily added or updated in the list.
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B. Usability
1. The system provides up-to-date
information regarding inventory.
2. The user saves effort in printing
inventory reports.
3. The user can easily update item details.
4. The user can easily find details about
item in the inventory.
5. The user can set details to be used in
adding items in the inventory.
C. Security
1. The system provides different access
level account for different user.
2. Features of the system that can be
accessed depend on the level of
accessibility of the user.
3. Only the administrator can add and
update inventory items.
4. The system provides a list of user who
logs in to the system (user log history).
5. The system is being locked when user try
to login many times.
D. User-friendliness
1. All text fields are properly labeled and
organized.
2. The system gives appropriate
instructions.
3. The system gives appropriate warning
messages in any attempt to change or
delete data.
4. The user can easily operate and navigate
the system.
5. The user can easily understand the
functions of buttons and menus in the
system.
E. Consistency
1. The system provides appropriate icons on
every buttons.
2. The system provides appropriate font size
and font style on all labels of the system.
3. Buttons are uniformly placed.
4. Print information is included in the
inventory reports to be printed.
5. Buttons and menus are properly linked
Comments/Suggestions:____________________________________________________
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G: Title Proposal
Project Title:
Proponents/Researchers:
Objectives of the Study:
1.
Scope of the Study:
Limitations of the Study:
Project
Design/Development
Plan:
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Program Specification

Software Specification

Hardware Specification
Noted By:
Recommending Approval:
Approved by:
Signature
PRINTED NAME
IT 222 Subject Teacher
____________________
Date Signed
Signature
PRINTED NAME
Head, IT Department
____________________
Date Signed
Signature
PRINTED NAME
Dean, IEAT
____________________
Date Signed
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H: Adviser Nomination
Republic of the Philippines
BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
CAPSTONE PROJECT ADVISER NOMINATION
I __________________________________, a Bachelor of Science in Information
(name of student)
Technology student hereby request ____________________________________ as my Capstone
(name of faculty member)
Project Adviser.
Conforme:
(NAME OF FACULTY
_________________________
Capstone MEMBER)
Adviser
Noted:
(NAME OF HEAD)
_________________________
Head, IT Department
Approved:
(NAME OF INSTITUTE DEAN)
_________________________
Institute Dean
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I: Panel Evaluation Sheet
(Panel Members during the final presentation like 1) Programmer/ IT specialist 2) at
least an MSIT/ MIT graduate faculty and 3) Quality Control IT personnel, should not
part of the IT faculty within the institute)
Republic of the Philippines
BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
PANEL EVALUATION SHEET
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(To follow and for approval)
J: Peer Evaluation Sheet
Republic of the Philippines
BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
PEER EVALUATION SHEET
Student Name:
Subject Code:
Date:
CAPSTONE PROJECT TITLE:
_______________________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA:
Group
Members
Oral Interaction with the
Group (5%)
Member’s Document
Section (5%)
Panel Member: _______________________
Signature over Printed Name
TOTAL
TOTAL: ______________%
Adviser: ________________
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K.: Summary Sheet for Oral Examination
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M: Acknowledgement Receipt
Republic of the Philippines
BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT
This is to acknowledge receipt of one (1) copy of the manuscript of
Name of Student
Course
_______________________,
_________________
with her capstone project entitled
__________________________________________________________________________
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Office
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Name
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Signature
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Date
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N: English Critic’s Certificate
March 22, 2016
ENGLISH CRITIC’S CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the undersigned has reviewed and went through all the
sections of the Capstone Project study entitled “AUTOMATED PIGLET FEEDER
SYSTEM USING ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER BOARD FOR BASC” parallel to
the set of structural and grammarian rules that govern the format of technical writing and
composition of sentences, phrases and words in the English language.
Signed:
MS. DESIREE A. RODRIGUEZ
English Critic
Conforme:
JUDE KEVIN T. GONZALES
KENNETH G. IGNACIO
GABRIEL C. SOLATORIO
Project Developers
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O: English Critic’s Personal Data Sheet
P: Curriculum Vitae of Developers
Q: Memorandum of Agreement/MOU/Letter of Acceptance
R: Other Relevant Documents