Is the capstone topic area appropriate? • Has the Project Blog been setup? • Has there been sufficient justification of the choice of the topic? • Is there enough scope for a sufficiently deep/complex analysis? • Is the scope appropriate for what might be reasonably expected in the capstone project subject? • Is the methodology proposed clear? • Are the deliverables clearly set out? • Are the deliverables sufficiently complex to justify a pass in this activity? • Is it likely that the proposed activities can be reasonably carried out? • Is it likely that the student will have access to the necessary resources to do a satisfactory job? • Is the time line proposed realistic? Marking criteria The ITC571 Capstone Project Proposal and Plan Assessment Criteria (10%) Presentation Capstone Project Plan Sample Format (subject to change or modified to include systems development projects) 1. Title: Emerging Technology and Innovation Topic a. Project Blog ( Web address provided) b. Weekly Progress Reports Plan (In class, Discussion Board or Project Blog entries) 2. Rationale a. Problem domain b. Purpose and justification c. Sponsor or Supervisor recommendation (if applicable, but not required) 3. Research Questions (if applicable) 4. Conceptual or Theoretical Framework 5. Methodology a. Research and Systems Development method(s) b. Data collection or systems design methods c. Ethical Issues d. Compliance Requirements (Workplace, Industry or Government regulations) e. Analysis of data 6. Project Plan a. Deliverables (Conclusions, Recommendations, Software code etc.) b. Work breakdown structure (WBS) c. Risk Analysis d. Duration e. Gantt chart.

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