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Laguna University BSIT Capstone Format

The document provides guidelines for BSIT capstone projects at Laguna University. It outlines the typical chapters and sections that should be included such as an executive summary, literature review, methodology, results and discussion. It also describes the purpose of research as serving humanity by improving life and reducing suffering. There are different types of research including applied, action and pure research. Common research methods are descriptive, historical, experimental and case study. Design is the process of meeting desired needs optimally by applying science and engineering principles. Research aims to explain phenomena while design seeks to implement solutions to problems identified in research.

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Laguna University BSIT Capstone Format

The document provides guidelines for BSIT capstone projects at Laguna University. It outlines the typical chapters and sections that should be included such as an executive summary, literature review, methodology, results and discussion. It also describes the purpose of research as serving humanity by improving life and reducing suffering. There are different types of research including applied, action and pure research. Common research methods are descriptive, historical, experimental and case study. Design is the process of meeting desired needs optimally by applying science and engineering principles. Research aims to explain phenomena while design seeks to implement solutions to problems identified in research.

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Laguna University

BSIT Capstone Format

Title Page
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
List of Figures, List of Tables, List of Notations

Chapter I – Introduction
 Project Context
 Purpose and Description
 Objectives
 Scope and Limitations

Chapter II – Review of Related Literature / System


 Technical Background
 Related Literature / Systems

Chapter III – Design and Methodology


Methodology, Results and Discussion
 Requirement Analysis
 Requirements Documentation
 Design of Software, Systems, Product and or / Processes
 Development and Testing, where applicable
 Description of the Prototype, where applicable
 Implementation Plan (Infrastructure / Deployment) where needed
 Implementation results, where applicable

Chapter IV - Results

Chapter V - Discussion (Analysis and suggestions for further study)

Recommendations

Appendices
From the book
OUTCOMES-BASED
Practical Guide to
THESIS and CAPSTONE PROJECT
writing in Computing

Chapter I: Research and Design

Meaning of Research:

Common Definition.

It is a systematic and refined technique of thinking, employing analysis tools,


instruments and procedures in order to obtain a more adequate solution to a problem than
would be possible under ordinary way.

Oxford dictionary.

It is an endeavor to discover new or collate old facts, etc. by the scientific study of
a subject or by a course of critical investigation (emphasis supplied).

Purpose of Research:

1. The purpose of research is serve man


2. The goal of research is good life
a. To satisfy man’s craving for more understanding
b. To improve his judgments
c. To add his power
d. To reduce burden of works – most common aim of computing resarchers
e. To relieve suffering
f. To increase the satisfaction in multitudinous ways

Characteristics of Research:

 Empirical. Research is based on direct experiences and observations of the


researchers.
 Logical. Research is based on valid procedures and principles. Scientific
investigations is done on an orderly manner for confidence and valid result.
 Cyclical. It starts with a problem and ends with a problem. The procedures used
enable the researchers draw his conclusion/recommendation may problems may
crop up as other subjects for study.
 Analytical. Researchers utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering data,
whether historical, descriptive, experimental or case study.
 Replicability. The research design and procedures are replicated to enable the
researchers to arrive at valid and conclusive results. Similarities and differences of
replicated research are compared to..the more replications the more valid and
conclusive the result would be
 Critical. Research exhibits careful and precise judgment. Higher level of
confidence must be established, i.e. 1 percent of five percent level of conf1dence.

Types of Research:

There are three basic types:


1. Applied Research. It involves seeking new applications of scientific knowledge
to the solution of a problem, such as the development of a new system or
procedure, new device, or new method in order to solve the problem. This refers
to the application of theory to the solution of problems. It is conducted for the
purpose of applying, or testing theory and evaluating its usefulness.

2. Action Research. A feature of applied research which is a decision-oriented


research involving the application of the steps of the scientific method in response
to the immediate need to improve existing practices. This focus on immediate
application, not on the development of a theory or on generalization of
applications. The researchers are required to do some “action” such as teaching
the respondents how to use a particular device, teaching the importance of a
particular subject, etc.

3. Pure Research. This aims to discover basic truths or principles. It is intended to


add to the body of knowledge by exploring the unknown, to extend the boundaries
of knowledge, as well as to discover new facts. It is conducted primarily to test or
arrive at a theory. Its main objective is to establish general principles without
known or intended practical application to the findings.

Research Methods:

Research methodology defines


 what the activity of research is,
 how to proceed
 how to measure progress
 what constitute success

Four research methods:

1. Descriptive research. It describes “What is”. It involves the description,


recording, analysis, and interpretation of the present nature, composition or
processes of phenomena. The focus is on the prevailing condition.
2. Historical research. A process of selecting the area or topic to write the history
about, collection data about events that occurred in the area or about the topic,
collating the data, sifting the authentic from the non-authentic and then making an
interpretative narrative about or critical inquiry into the whole truth of the events.

3. Experimental research. A problem-solving approach that describes the effect


when certain variable are carefully controlled or manipulated. It focuses on the
past, present and future conditions.

4. Ex post Facto research. Here, researchers investigate a problem by studying the


variables in retrospect (look at the past). It is a research in which the dependent
variable is immediately observable and the main concern is to find out the
antecedents (roots) that gave rise to this consequence.

5. Case Study research. This is a systematic inquiry into an event or a set of related
events which aims to describe and explain the phenomenon of interest.

The Meaning of Design:

In engineering, design is the process of devising a system, components, or process to


meet the desired needs. It is a decision-making process (often iterative), in which the
basic sciences, mathematics, and the engineering science are applied to convert
resources optimally to meet these stated needs.

In the area of computing or information technology education design includes:


1. Application development that focuses on software engineering processes
2. Application design that focuses on effective testing procedure
3. A study on application development processes, in which basic sciences,
mathematics and computing are applied to meet the stated needs.

The keyword in design is the word “optimum”. Good design converts and or uses IT
resources optimally to meet the stated needs.

CHED defines the BSIT program as the study of the utilization of both hardware and
software technology in planning, installing, customizing, operating, managing,
administering, and maintaining IT infrastructure that provide computing solution to
address the need of an organization.

The design process will be iterative for the reason that design no matter how carefully
crafted and made is not perfect.

Research and Design Distinguished:

According to Ashley Karr(2013)


To research something is to investigate it systematically. We do this in order to
reach new conclusions, establish new facts, and learn as much about the truth as
possible. Research also gives us a chance to find problems that we can potentially fix. We
research to understand the world.

To design is to create the form and function of an object, system, or interaction.


We do this in order to make our experience here on earth (or in space) better, safer,
healthier, or more comfortable, more fun – and we can create solutions to the problems
we found during our research. We design to change the world.
In simple word : we research to explain “WHY THINGS HAPPEN”; and we design in
order “TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN”.

The Research and Design Problem:

Research problem is commonly defined as any significant, perplexing (confusing), and


challenging situation, real or artificial, the solution of which requires reflective thinking.

A good research problem should be:


1. Specific
2. Measurable
3. Achievable
4. Realistic
5. Time bound

Research Design
It must ne new It does not need to be new
It does not have to be good It has to be good
In sum, research does not have to be good In sum, design does not have to be new but
but it must be new it must be good
It is done to understand the world It is done to change the world

The best research output solves problems that are not only new but us worth solving;
while the best design exceeds its predecessors (previous design) by using new or better
ideas and / or methods.

According to B. Stroustrup “Design and programming are human activities; forget that
and all is lost”.

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