Proposing and Conducting a Capstone Project

Identifying a Project Idea

This subject allows the student to synthesise the knowledge and skills gained from all other subjects studied up to that point. The main deliverable in the subject is a major project. In this first assessment, the project is proposed.

In this assessment, you are required to propose how you are going to conduct your capstone project. Before you can do that, you first need to identify a project idea on which to develop your project proposal. Your project proposal must include the pain statement or problem statement.

The capstone project proposal serves two basic functions. Firstly, it presents and explains what your capstone project is all about. This is essential to make clear what you aim to achieve by the end of this study period.

Secondly, how you will conduct the capstone project. This is an account of the steps you will take until you produce the final report. This includes a timeline. The timeline will help you track your progress.

With this information, your facilitator will be able to guide you concerning the suitability and feasibility of your capstone project.