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IT CAPSTONE WRITTEN PROJECT
Competency 981.1.1: Capstone – The graduate integrates and synthesizes competencies from across the degree program and thereby demonstrates the ability to participate in and contribute value to the chosen professional field.
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Task 2: Formal Report
Introduction:
Candidates completing the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or any of the emphasis area programs are required to complete a capstone project. The approach to executing the project and completing the capstone report should be discussed with your course mentor. The purpose of the capstone project is to demonstrate your skills in the integration and synthesis of competencies in all domains required for your degree. You will demonstrate this by designing and developing a project based on your chosen format (e.g., intellectual product/service, physical product/service, event or activity, system improvement or enhancement). The project will consist of a formal report in which you elaborate on the components of your proposal and explain the actual development of your project.
Work performed on contract for a third party or for an employer is their property. You must obtain their permission to include the work. Your work for task 2 will not be evaluated until the appropriate form(s) in task 1 have been submitted.
Requirements:
A. Identify a topic for your project that aligns with your degree program.

B. Create a formal report (suggested length of 25–50 pages) in which you elaborate on the components of your proposal and explain the actual development of your project by doing the following:
1. Cover Sheet: Provide a cover sheet for your project that includes the following elements:
• project name
• your name
• your degree program
• your student mentor’s name
2. Introduction: Provide a logical overview of the actual development of your project.
a. Include a precise description of your project.
b. Include a thorough discussion of your review of other third-party work done on your chosen topic.
c. Include a thorough discussion of your rationale for the project.
d. Include a thorough discussion of your systems analysis and methodology for the project.
3. Project Goals and Objectives: Explain why you did or did not accomplish the goals and objectives set for your project.
a. Include a list of the goals and objectives identified in your proposal (i.e., Task 2: Proposal).
4. Project Timeline: Explain why you did or did not meet the timeframes set for your project.
5. Project Development: Explain the development of your project and what your project actually accomplished by including some or all of the given points:
• problems encountered and how they were solved
• reasons for changes made to your original plan
• unanticipated requirements or components that needed to be resolved
• actual and potential effects of your project
• conclusions about the success and effectiveness of your project
6. Evidence of Project Deliverables: Include evidence (e.g., discussion, artifacts, and examples) of key project deliverables that will document and explain your project development. Possible deliverables are as follows:
• code samples or screen shots
• flowcharts, UML, or other process diagrams
• charts, tables, and graphs
• network diagrams (before and after)
• training material
• technical IT product itself

C. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.

Note: For definitions of terms commonly used in the rubric, see the Rubric Terms web link included in the Evaluation Procedures section.
Note: When using sources to support ideas and elements in an assessment, the submission MUST include APA formatted in-text citations with a corresponding reference list for any direct quotes or paraphrasing. It is not necessary to list sources that were consulted if they have not been quoted or paraphrased in the text of the assessment.
Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from outside sources, even if cited correctly. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Handout web link included in the APA Guidelines section.