Claret College of Isabela

Senior High School

P.O. Box 8692 Roxas Avenue, Isabela City, Basilan Province, 7300 Philippines
Tel. No. (062) 200 - 7697 / 200 – 7009 Telefax: (062) 200 - 3865

NAME ___________________________________________ DATE: ___________________

COURSE AND YEAR: ______________________________ OUTPUT NO: LESSON 2

BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION/COOKERY

Grade 12

CAPSTONE
The Five-Chapter Approach to the Capstone
(Introduction)
LESSON OBJECTIVE:

 Identify the parts of capstone introduction.

 Identify The Five-Chapter Approach to the Capstone

Values integration:

Truth-practices an honest and sincere mindset, discovers knowledge through fact-based efforts and
believes in the ultimate Truth-God.
Excellence- Strives for perfection and holiness, pursues academic excellence in achieving holistic
transformation.

EXPLORE AND EXPLAIN:

Answer the following questions:

1. What are the five chapter approaches to the capstone?

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2. What should be the content for the Capstone Chapter 1(Introduction)?

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The Five-Chapter Approach to the Capstone

Regardless of the topic or methodology, the capstone paper should follow the five chapter approach described

in this chapter of the guidebook. Following this approach should help to organize the project. In addition, it is required

for the actual write-up of the project. The five chapters are:

1. Introduction

2. Literature review

3. Methodology

4. Results

5. Analysis and suggestions for further study

Chapter 1 tells the reader what your study/project is about and why it is important. It also provides general

information about the study/project which the reader might need to know. It should include an introduction,

background specific to the problem, a statement of the problem, rationale, research questions, nature and importance

of the study, definition of terms, and assumptions and limitations. If a project has been selected, the idea would be the

same but the subsections might be more like, introduction, background specific to the project, statement of the

situation/problem that resulted in the project, rationale for choosing the project as a solution, questions/concerns

expected to be addressed by the project, importance of the project, definition of terms, and assumptions and

limitations. In the following subsections, wording will be used that refers to a study, but the same information can be

applied to the similar section of a project.

Introduction. The introduction may range from a paragraph or two to possibly one page in length. Its purpose

is to state the general nature of the problem. Note that this is the general nature and not the problem itself. It should

be brief and it is intended to capture the attention of the reader. A good introduction should make the reader want to

read more.
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Background. This subsection should also be brief. It provides some information regarding the general context

of the topic. As an example, if computer security over inventory records for a sporting goods business is a problem for

small companies and you will be studying solutions that might solve the problem, this section might briefly discuss why

computer security over inventory records for a small sporting goods business is a problem.

Statement of the problem. This part could be considered the conclusion to a three-part introduction. This,

again, is very brief. One or two paragraphs may be sufficient for the statement of the problem. The section should

basically pull from the ideas in the two proceeding sections and then end with something like, “Therefore, the problem

or topic addressed in this study is…” In the preceding example, it might say:

Evidence has shown that inventory control is important for a small business. It has also shown that inventory

control can be particularly difficult for a small sporting goods business. Therefore, the problem addressed in this

study is inventory control for small businesses with a large volume of inventory.

Purpose of the study. This section presents the purpose for the study. It should include the specific

objectives of the study. The purpose or objectives must specifically relate to the problem just identified.

Generally, a few sentences would be sufficient. If the sporting goods store example is continued, the following

might be an example of what to include in this section. The purpose of this study is to examine software options

for recording inventory that are available to small businesses in the sporting goods industry. The objective of

this study will be to compare features for software options that are available in order to help business owners

make a decision regarding software purchases.

Rationale. The rationale for a study is intended to provide a conceptual or theoretical basis for the study. This

section should tie together the problem that has been identified, the purpose, or goal, of the study, and should identify

how you intend to use the results to accomplish your goals. In essence, this is a theory section. It allows the researcher

to show how the results of this study can help to solve the problem. This may be accomplished by analyzing data

gathered in the study, interpreting trends, etc. For example, in our sporting goods store example, the point may be

made that business owners are aware of the need but they are unsure of how to solve the problem. The rationale for

the study would then be that by researching options and analyzing and comparing results information can be provided

business owners that will allow effective decisions to be made.

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Research questions. All the previous information has been provided to set the stage for identifying and listing

the specific research questions/objectives for the study. There may be only one question or there might be two or

three. Please note that graduate students are required to have 2 or more (but not more than 4) questions.

Undergraduate students are encouraged to have no more than 1 research question or at the most 2 questions. This will

allow more time to learn the process involved in this type of research and paper design. BE AWARE that each research

question added will increase time requirements to complete the course. Again, using the sporting goods store as an

example, research questions might be:

1. Identify software that can be used by small businesses to record large volumes of inventory.

2. Identify users of that software and survey them regarding effectiveness of this feature of the software.

3. Develop comparisons of software included in the study that will compare cost, capabilities, system

requirements, and comments from users regarding good and bad features of the software.

Nature of the study. In this section, state the method of study that will be used. Will you accomplish your

objectives and answer your research questions by completing a project or by conducting a study? If a study is being

conducted, will it be descriptive, relational, causal, exploratory, or predictive?

Significance of the study. This might be looked at from at least two perspectives. One perspective would be

personal significance. The other would be professional or research significance. From a personal perspective consider

personal interest in the topic, what personal satisfaction might be gained, what career advancement might be possible.

From a professional perspective consider what information might be added to the field of study, who else might find this

information useful, what other uses might be made of this study.

Definition of terms. Technical words used in the paper that are used in a specialized sense should be included in

the definitions section. List each term separately and define it.

Include citations if you are quoting or paraphrasing someone’s definition of a term. Do not include terms that are not

used in your paper.

Assumptions and limitations. This is the final section of chapter one. List all assumptions together. Follow this

by a list of all limitations. Using the sporting goods store example again, assumptions might be that cost of the software

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is not a limiting factor and that networking capability is required. A limitation might be that no users who were willing to

be interviewed could be located for specific software. Don’t worry if you do not get this section completed before

moving on to the next chapter. As you go through your research, frequently more assumptions and limitations become

evident. These can be added as you conduct your research and complete your findings.

EVALUATE :
Explain the following.

1. Introduction

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2. Purpose of the study.

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3. Significance of the study.

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4. Assumptions and limitations.

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Senior High School
P.O. Box 8692 Roxas Avenue, Isabela City, Basilan Province, 7300 Philippines
Tel. No. (062) 200 - 7697 / 200 – 7009 Telefax: (062) 200 - 3865

REFLECTION:

1. What would be the Title of your capstone study?

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2. Create an introduction of your proposed title.
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