IT 700 Capstone Component 2 IT Project Report Guidelines a.docx

IT 700 Capstone Component 2: IT Project Report Guidelines
and Rubric
Overview: For your IT project report, the second of three
capstone components, you will imagine that the key
stakeholders for whom you wrote your proposal
gave you the go-ahead to implement your information
technology solution to the problem you identified. You have
designed and developed your project
solution, and now you must report to the stakeholders.
In other words, for this capstone component, you will design
and develop your project solution and then report on it. If you
are able to implement your solution,
include a summary of your implementation and testing in your
report. If you are not able to implement your solution, you may
develop a model, simulation,
prototype, or proof of concept as an alternative to developing a
fully implemented project. In this case, in your report you
should include a plan for
implementation and testing.
Your report must provide clear evidence that your project was
implemented and tested (or is implementable and testable). This
can be achieved by documenting
a demonstration of the project in use or documenting an
explanation of the model, simulation, or prototype. Consider
using video or screenshots to
demonstrate and explain your project. If the implemented
project is to be supplied to the instructor, you could provide a

user manual that explains how to
install, configure, and run the software. You are encouraged to
submit artifacts of the project including diagrams, software
applications, database designs,
process documents, etc. Make sure to include clear instructions
for accessing and using these artifacts. The design and
development of your project solution
should demonstrate professional-level knowledge and skills.
Your project report should include at least one recommendation
for future enhancements. Explain what you might add to the
project if you had more resources?
What risk(s) would you need to consider before the
enhancement was implemented at some future point in time?
What would have to happen first before the
future enhancement was even considered seriously?
You will submit drafts of this component in Modules Four,
Five, Six, Seven, and Eight. The final component is due in
Milestone Nine.
The following sections are required in your project report
(though you are not limited to including only these sections):
1. Project Design: Analyze the problem that you have identified
and explain why the problem is significant. [Drafted in Modules
Four and Eight]
2. Project Implementation: If you implemented your project,
describe the implementation. If your project was not
implemented, how would you
implement it? As you work on the project each module, the
status of the project will be updated in this section. Describe the
status of the
implementation to date. [Drafted in Modules Five, Six, and

Eight]
3. Project Test Plans and Results: If you implemented and tested
your project, describe how you tested your project. If your
project was not implemented
or tested, how would you test it? [Drafted in Modules Five, Six,
and Eight]
4. Recommendations for Future Enhancements: Explain what
you might add to the project if you had more resources. What
risk(s) would you need to
consider before the enhancement was implemented at some
future point in time? What would have to happen first before the
future enhancement was
even considered seriously? [Drafted in Modules Seven and
Eight]
5. Appendix: Supporting Evidence of Project Implementation:
Include your supporting documents in this section. For example,
your screenshots or user
manual should be included here. [Drafted in Modules Seven and
Eight]
Component 2: IT Project Report Draft I Rubric
Overview: The IT project report draft due in Module Four
should contain the following section:
o Section 1: Project Design
Your draft should address the following:

model worked
Guidelines for Submission: Your draft must be submitted as a
2–3 page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-
point Times New Roman font, and
one-inch margins. Be sure to cite all sources in APA format,
including a properly formatted references list and the inclusion
of in-text citations. Include a title
page with the title of the project, your name, and the date.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in
Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade
Center. For more information,
review these instructions.
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Not Proficient (0%) Value
Problem
Statement
Clearly articulates the problem or
challenge addressed
Does not clearly articulate the problem
or challenge addressed

30
Stakeholder
Needs:
Application of
Knowledge
Applies knowledge of stakeholder needs
to the project design
Does not apply knowledge of
stakeholder needs to the project design
30
Overview of
Design
Describes the project design, e.g., stages
of development, challenges faced, etc.
Does not describe the project design 30
Articulation of
Response
Submission has no major errors related
to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax,
or organization
Submission has major errors related to
citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or
organization

10
Earned Total 100%
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Component 2: IT Project Report Drafts II and III Rubric
Overview: The IT project report drafts due in Modules Five and
Six should contain the following sections:
o Section 2: Project Implementation
o Section 3: Project Test Plans and Results
implementation
ize your implementation and testing or develop a
model, simulation, prototype, or proof of concept as an
alternative to developing a fully
implemented project

Project
Implementation
Clearly articulates the implementation of
the project or provides a detailed
implementation plan
Does not clearly articulate implementation
of the project or provide a detailed
implementation plan
30
Project Testing Describes how the project was tested or a
detailed testing plan
Does not describe how the project was
tested or a detailed testing plan

30
Report Summary Summarizes the implementation and
testing of the project or develops a model,
simulation, prototype, or proof of concept
as an alternative to developing a fully
implemented project
Does not summarize the implementation
and testing of the project or develop a
model, simulation, prototype, or proof of
concept as an alternative to developing a
fully implemented project
30
Articulation of
Response
Submission has no major errors related to
organization
organization
10
Earned Total 100%
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Component 2: IT Project Report Draft IV Rubric
Overview: The IT project report draft due in Module Seven
should contain the following sections:
o Section 4: Recommendations for Future Enhancements
o Section 5: Appendix
the project
improve upon the project
technical problems) that arose from the project
rrors related to
citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Successes,
Challenges, and
Lessons Learned
Discusses how the successes,
challenges, and/or lessons learned
from the project could be applied to
enhance the project in the future
Does not discuss how the successes,
challenges, and/or lessons learned
from the project could be applied to
25
Modification
Strategies and
Actionable Steps
Develops a modification strategy/plan
for the project and describes
actionable steps to improve upon the
project

Does not develop a modification
strategy/plan for the project or does
not describe actionable steps to
improve upon the project
25
Potential Issues Explain any potential issues identified
from the project (e.g., resource
limitations or technical problems)
Does not explain potential issues
identified from the project
25
Appendix Supporting materials included provide
validating, reinforcing, and/or
supplemental evidence that
strengthens the project report
Supporting materials are not included
or do not validating, reinforcing,
and/or supplemental evidence that
strengthens the project report
15
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Articulation of

Response
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar, spelling,
syntax, or organization
organization
10
Earned Total 100%
Component 2: IT Project Report Draft V Rubric
Overview: The IT project report draft due in Module Eight
should contain the following sections:
o Section 1: Project Design
o Section 2: Project Implementation
o Section 3: Project Test Plans and Results
o Section 4: Recommendations for Future Enhancements
o Section 5: Appendix
Guidelines for Submission: Be sure to cite all sources in APA
format, including a properly formatted references list and the

inclusion of in-text citations. Include a
title page with the title of the project, your name, and the date.
Your report should be approximately 8–10 pages in length.
Problem
Statement
Clearly articulates the problem or challenge addressed Does not
clearly articulate the problem or challenge
addressed
10
Stakeholder
Needs: Application
of Knowledge
Applies knowledge of stakeholder needs to the project
design
Does not apply knowledge of stakeholder needs to the
project design
10
Overview of
Design

Describes the project design, e.g., stages of development,
challenges faced, etc.
Does not describe the project design 10
Project
Implementation
Clearly articulates the implementation of the project or
provides a detailed implementation plan
Does not clearly articulate implementation of the project or
provide a detailed implementation plan
10
Project Testing Describes how the project was tested or
provides a detailed
testing plan
Does not describe how the project was tested or provide a
10
Report Summary Summarizes the implementation and testing of
the project
or develops a model, simulation, prototype, or proof of
concept as an alternative to developing a fully implemented
project
Does not summarize the implementation and testing of the
project or develop a model, simulation, prototype, or proof
of concept as an alternative to developing a fully
implemented project

10
Successes,
Challenges, and
Lessons Learned
Discusses how the successes, challenges, and/or lessons
learned from the project could be applied to enhance the
project in the future
Does not discuss how the successes, challenges, and/or
lessons learned from the project could be applied to
10
Modification
Strategies and
Actionable Steps
Develops a modification strategy/plan for the project and
describes actionable steps to improve upon the project
Does not develop a modification strategy/plan for the
project or does not describe actionable steps to improve
upon the project
10
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Potential Issues Explain any potential issues identified from the
project (e.g.,
resource limitations or technical problems)
Does not explain potential issues identified from the project 10
Appendix Supporting materials included provide validating,
reinforcing, and/or supplemental evidence that strengthens
the project report
Supporting materials are not included or do not validating,
reinforcing, and/or supplemental evidence that strengthens
the project report
10
Earned Total 100%
Rubric Detail
Exemplary Proficient NeedsImprovement Not Evident
Comprehension 2.4 (20%)
Develops an
initial post with
an organized,
clear point of
view or idea
using rich and
significant

detail
2.16 (18%)
Develops an
initial post with
a point of view
or idea using
appropriate
detail
1.68 (14%)
Develops an
initial post with
a point of view
or idea but with
some gaps in
organization
and detail
0 (0%)
Does not
develop an
initial post with
an organized
point of view or
idea
Timeliness 1.2 (10%)
N/A
1.2 (10%)
Submits initial
post on time
.84 (7%)
Submits initial

post one day
late
0 (0%)
Submits initial
post two or
more days late
Engagement 2.4 (20%)
Provides
relevant and
meaningful
response posts
with clarifying
explanation
and detail
2.16 (18%)
Provides
relevant
response posts
with some
explanation
and detail
1.68 (14%)
Provides
somewhat
relevant
response posts
with some
explanation and
detail
0 (0%)
Provides

response posts
that are generic
with little
explanation or
detail
Critical
Thinking
3.6 (30%)
Draws
insightful
conclusions
that are
thoroughly
defended with
evidence and
examples
3.24 (27%)
Draws
informed
conclusions
that are
justified with
evidence
2.52 (21%)
Draws logical
conclusions
0 (0%)
Does not draw
logical
conclusions

Writing 2.4 (20%) 2.16 (18%) 1.68 (14%) 0 (0%)
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Writing
(Mechanics)
2.4 (20%)
Initial post and
responses are
easily
understood,
clear, and
concise using
proper citation
methods where
applicable with
no errors in
citations
2.16 (18%)
Initial post and
responses are
easily
understood
using proper
citation
methods where
applicable with
few errors in
citations

1.68 (14%)
Initial post and
responses are
understandable
using proper
citation
methods where
applicable with
a number of
errors in
citations
0 (0%)
Initial post and
responses are
not
understandable
and do not use
proper citation
methods where
applicable
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Rubric Detail
Proficient Not Proficient

Project Implementation 3 (30%)
Clearly articulates the
implementation of the project
or provides a detailed
implementation plan
0 (0%)
Does not clearly articulate
implementation of the project
or provide a detailed
implementation plan
Project Testing 3 (30%)
Describes how the project was
tested or a detailed testing
plan
0 (0%)
Does not describe how the
project was tested or a
Report Summary 3 (30%)
Summarizes the
implementation and testing of
the project or develops a
model, simulation, prototype,
or proof of concept as an
alternative to developing a
0 (0%)
Does not summarize the
implementation and testing of
the project or develop a
model, simulation, prototype,

or proof of concept as an
alternative to developing a
Articulation of Response 1 (10%)
Submission has no major
errors related to citations,
grammar, spelling, syntax, or
organization
0 (0%)
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or
organization
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