CHOOSING

A
PROJECT
STUDY
ALAIN J. ANUEVO, MIT
THESIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR
THE BSCS PROGRAM.  Contents must be focused on
the theories and concepts of
computing and it should be in
the form of scientific work that
may be presented in a public
 mobile computing forum.
 software extension or plug-ins
 expert systems
 decision support systems
 systems software
 intelligent systems
 game development
 computer vision 2
 image/signal processing
CAPSTONE PROJECT IS REQUIRED
FOR BSIT PROGRAM

 Itshould be in the form of a systems

application or an enterprise resource
plan.
A capstone project tests your
understanding of core concepts in your
field of study and requires you to apply
them to current situations. For example,
a capstone project might require you
to produce a solution to a business or
scientific problem.
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3 AREAS OF CAPSTONE PROJECT

1.) Software Development

A. software customization
B. information systems
development for actual client
C. web applications development
D. mobile computing systems
*** Infrastructure implications (consequences
and suggestions) with the introduction of the
system should be clearly specified in the final 4
report.
2.) Multimedia Systems
A. game development
B. e-learning systems
C. interactive system
D. information kiosks

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3.) Network Design and
Implementation
IT Management
IT Strategic Plan
ITSecurity Analysis, Planning
and Implementation

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Game Development
Create video games, may be
involved in various aspects of
a game's creation from
concept and story writing to
the coding and
programming.
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e-learning systems
Quite simply, e-learning is electronic
learning, and typically this means
using a computer to deliver part, or
all of a course whether it's in a
school, part of your mandatory
business training or a full distance
learning course.
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Interactive System
Interactive computer systems are
programs that allow users to enter
data or commands. Most popular
programs, such as word processors
and spreadsheet applications, are
interactive.

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Information Kiosks
a kiosk is a small physical structure
(often including a computer and a
display screen) that displays
information for people walking by.
Kiosks are common near the
entrances of shopping malls where
they provide shoppers with
directions.
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Software Customization
the modification of packaged
software to meet individual
requirements and to support an end
user in performing user specific tasks
efficiently.

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Information systems development for
actual client
-an integrated set of components for
collecting, storing, and processing
data and for delivering information,
knowledge, and digital products.
-design and implement effective
solutions to meet organizational and
management needs for information
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Web applications development
A web application or web app is
any program that runs in a web
browser. It is created in a browser-
supported programming language
(with the combination of
JavaScript, HTML and CSS) and
relies on a web browser to render
the application.
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Mobile Computing Systems
A technology that allows transmission of data,
via a computer, without having to be
connected to a fixed physical link.
Ability to use the technology to wirelessly
connect to and use centrally located
information and/or application software
through the application of small, portable,
and wireless computing and communication
devices voice, data and multimedia
communication standards.
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 Relevance, either to the work of the
funding body or to the student’s
course.
 The research is unique, or offers new
insight or development.
 The title, aims and objectives are all
clear and brief.
 Complete and detailed background
research and literature review has
been undertaken.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD

RESEARCH PROPOSAL?
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 There is a good match between the
issues to be addressed and the
approach being adopted.
 The researcher demonstrates relevant
background knowledge and/or
experience.
 Timetable, resources and budget have
all been worked out thoroughly, with
most eventualities covered.

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 Aims and objectives are unclear or indefinite
(unknown).
 There is a mismatch between the approach
being adopted and the issues to be
addressed.
 The overall plan is too ambitious and difficult
to achieve in the timescale.
 The researcher does not seem to have
conducted enough in-depth background
research.
 Problem is of insufficient importance.

REASONS WHY RESEARCH

PROPOSALS FAIL
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 Information about the data collection is
insufficiently detailed.
 Information about the data analysis
method is insufficiently detailed.
 Timescale is inappropriate or unrealistic.
 Resources and budget have not been
carefully thought out.
 This topic has been done too many
times before – indicates a lack in
background research.

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any significant and challenging
situation, real or artificial, the
solution of which requires
reflective (insightful) thinking
a perplexing (confusing) situation
after it has been translated into a
question or series of questions that
help the direction of subsequent
inquiry

PROBLEM
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1. Aim or purpose of the problem for
investigation. This answers the
question “Why?”
 Why is there an investigation,
inquiry or study?
2. The subject matter or topic to be
investigated. This answers the
question “What?”
 What is to be investigated or
studied?

ELEMENTS OF A RESEARCH
PROBLEM
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3. The place or locale where the
research is to be conducted. This
answers the question “Where?”
 Where is the study to be
conducted?
4. The period or time of the study
during which the data are to be
gathered. This answers the question
“When?”
 When is the study to be carried
out?

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5. Population or universe from whom
the data are to be collected. This
answers the question “Who?”
“From whom?”
 Who are the respondents?
 From whom are the data to be
gathered?

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CHARACTERISTICS OF A
RESEARCH PROBLEM
Specific
Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Time-bound
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 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.

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 Specialization of the researcher
 Current and Past Researches
 Recommendations from theses,
dissertations, and research journals
 Original
and creative ideas of the
researcher based on the problems met in
the locality and country

SOURCES OF RESEARCH
PROBLEM
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 Interesting

 Innovative

 Cost-effective

 Relevant
to the needs and problems of
the people
 Relevant to government’s thrusts
 Measurable and time-bound

CRITERIA OF A GOOD RESEARCH

PROBLEM
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 TITLE PROPOSAL

1.) Proposed Project Title

2.) Areas of Investigation

3.) Importance of the Study

4.) Target Users / Beneficiaries

5.) Related Studies / Project 27

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1. Research Title must be reflective of its
problem.
2. It must answer the following questions:
 What question will answer the following
 What are you trying to investigate?
 What are you trying to find out, determine or discover?
 Who question will answer who are the
respondents or subjects of the study.
 Where question will indicate the research
locale, setting or the place where the research
study is conducted.

GUIDELINES IN WRITING THE

RESEARCH TITLE
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 why the project is important and what its implications
are.
 how the study might fill in knowledge gaps in your field.
 whatimpact the study might have not just on the
academic or scientific community but also on the
general public.
 present
practical benefits, such as improve some
aspect of people's lives, help people save money,
make a process more efficient or help the
environment.

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  Every product, whether invention or innovation,
started as an idea – either in respond to a need
or in recognition of a particular problem.
 These ideas come from many different sources.
But not all ideas can be good products.
 The purpose of the related literature and studies
is to provide background information about the
research project proposal

REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES /

PROJECTS

Source: A Practical Guide to Research Project Planning and Development by: Nena A. Garino
 Research is conducted to gather information and usually
involves:
 Retrieving – process of getting information that
is already known and a method of identifying
what already exists so that there will be no
duplication or similar efforts.
 Describing – process of finding the present
conditions.
 Experimenting – process of finding answers
about how things would work.
 All of this information must be considered in the conduct
of review of related literature & studies.

Source: A Practical Guide to Research Project Planning and Development by: Nena A. Garino
 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
AND STUDIES (CONT.)

Source: A Practical Guide to Research Project Planning and

Development by: Nena A. Garino
 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
AND STUDIES (CONT.)

Source: A Practical Guide to Research Project Planning and

Development by: Nena A. Garino
 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
AND STUDIES (CONT.)

Source: A Practical Guide to Research Project Planning and

Development by: Nena A. Garino