Running head: 50-CHARACTER VERSION OF TITLE IN CAPS1

Title of Capstone Here

Author's Full Name Here, Including Middle Initial

Western Governors University

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Table of Contents

A. Proposal Overview 3
A.1 Problem Summary 3
A.2 IT Solution 3
A.3 Implementation Plan 3
B. Review of Other Work and B .1 Relation of Artifacts to Project Development 3
Review of work 1 4
Review of work 2 4
Review of work 3 4
Review of work 4 4
C. Project Rationale 5
D. Current Project Environment 6
E. Methodology 6
F. Project Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables 6
F1. Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables Table 7
F.2 Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables Descriptions 8
G. Project Timeline with Milestones 8
H. Outcome 8
I. References 10
Appendix A 12
Appendix B 13
Appendix C 14
Appendix D 15
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A. Proposal Overview

● View Writing your Capstone Proposal Overview.

The Proposal Overview section (suggested length of 2–4 pages) introduces the problem

and overviews the solution. It contains the "road map" for the organization of the remainder of

the paper. First, describe the problem the project addresses and then provide an overview of the

project and the paper's organization. Finally, summarize the capstone's highlights. Include the

following in your summary:

A.1 Problem Summary

Summaries of the problem should include the context in which this problem exists.

Summarize what will and will not be included in the project. Provide sufficient background

information so that the reader can appreciate the need for a solution and the approach taken in

the project.

A.2 IT Solution

Describe the proposed IT solution to the problem. Identify the relationship between the

problem and the proposed solution.

A.3 Implementation Plan

This section should contain the details of an implementation plan. First, provide details

on the different phases (if applicable). Then, explain how the project will be carried out and why

it will be carried out in that manner. Finally, discuss the plan for implementing the project.

B. Review of Other Works and B .1 Relation of Artifacts to Project Development

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This section (suggested length of 3–4 pages) reviews other works done by a third party

relevant and related to the project. Review at least four other works relating to your topic.

Summarize (in satisfaction of B) interviews, white papers, research studies, or different types of

work by industry professionals, and relate (in satisfaction of B1) each work to the proposed

development of the project.

● Any citable work produced by an industry professional is acceptable, e.g., whitepaper, online

articles, manuals, videos, etc.

● The works only need to relate to an aspect of your project, e.g., a technology used, a

methodology used, risks, benefits, costs, etc.

Review of work 1 (B)

Start with an overview of the article, including the work's title and an in-text citation, and

summarize the major points discussed.

Relation of Work 1 to Project Development (B1)

Describe how the work relates to the proposed development of the project.

Review of work 2 (B)

Start with an overview of the article, including the work's title and an in-text citation, and

summarize the major points discussed.

Relation of Work 2 to Project Development (B1)

Describe how the work relates to the proposed development of the project.
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Review of work 3 (B)

Start with an overview of the article, including the work's title and an in-text citation, and

summarize the major points discussed.

Relation of Work 3 to Project Development (B1)

Describe how the work relates to the proposed development of the project.

Review of work 4 (B)

Start with an overview of the article, including the work's title and an in-text citation, and

summarize the major points discussed.

Relation of Work 4 to Project Development (B1)

Describe how the work relates to the proposed development of the project.

C. Project Rationale

● View Writing the Rationale and Current Environment Sections.

Summaries should include the rationale for choosing this project, including what makes

this problem interesting or significant. The Project Rationale section (suggested length of 1–2

pages) provides a rationale for the project. It should address the reasons for implementing the

project, as described in the Proposal Overview. The rationale may include and expand on both

business and technical reasons to support the implementation. Justify the selection of the project.

D. Current Project Environment

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This section (suggested length of 2–3 pages) describes and details the current project

environment. It should also address specifically how the current state will set the direction for the

definition and implementation of the proposed solution. Include here other details that support

the description as needed to support and briefly define the project environment. Analyze the

systems and describe the status of the project environment before the project begins.

E. Methodology

● View Writing the Methodology, Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables Sections.

This section (suggested length of 1–2 pages) describes and details the specific

methodology. The methodology is the process that the project will fill when implemented.

Include specific details to adequately describe the steps that will take place to execute the project

entirely. Explain how your standard methodology (such as ADDIE or SDLC) will apply to the

implementation of the project.

● Identify the standard methodology used.

● Directly connect steps taken in your process to development phases of the standard

methodology, e.g., analysis, design, etc.

F. Project Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables

● View Writing the Methodology, Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables Sections.

In Project Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables (suggested length of 3–5 pages), provide a

detailed explanation of the goals and objectives for the project and explain what the project will

provide. There should be a specific identification of each goal and objective and a clear and
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logical description with adequate detail of each goal and objective. Address and explain the

criteria used to measure the objectives to demonstrate how each goal and objective is measured.

The project will include a formal report. In addition, it will likely have a technical IT product

and/or a user's manual or other documentation. Deliverables should provide a detailed logical

explanation of what the project will provide to substantiate the work and completion. Include the

following in the description:

F1. Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables Table

● View Writing the Methodology, Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables Sections.

Every project has one or more goals. Each goal is supported by at least one project

objective. Each objective is enabled by at least one project deliverable. Fill out this or a similarly

organized table:

Goal Supporting objectives Deliverables enabling the project objectives

1.a.i. Explain project deliverable 1.a.i
1.a. Describe project objective 1.a. 1.a.ii. Explain project deliverable 1.a.ii
…
Summarize 1.b.i. Explain project deliverable 1.b.i
1 1.b. Describe project objective 1.b. 1.b.ii. Explain project deliverable 1.b.ii
project goal 1
…
…
… …
…
2.a.i. Explain project deliverable 2.a.i
2.a. Describe project objective 2.a. 2.a.ii. Explain project deliverable 2.a.ii
…
2.b.i. Explain project deliverable 2.b.i
Summarize
2 2.b. Describe project objective 2.b. 2.b.ii. Explain project deliverable 2.b.ii
project goal 2
…
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F.2 Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables Descriptions

Describe each of the project goals. Describe each objective. Explain how the objectives

support the goals and explain how the objectives will be achieved. Explain what types of

deliverables the project will provide, and describe the key project deliverables expected by the

end of the project. Finally, describe the project goals, objectives, and deliverables that align with

the Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables Table.

G. Project Timeline with Milestones

● View Writing the Timeline and Outcomes Sections.

This section (suggested length of 1–2 pages) provides a projected timeline with

milestones for the project. These may be estimates that will most likely be adjusted, as the

project will often require adjustments during the development and implementation phases.

● Include a narrative describing each milestone.

● Include a table (as below) with projected milestones, duration, start, and end dates.

Projections should be as authentic as possible without regard to academic plans. Dates

from task 2 must be in the future, and dates from task 3 must be in the past -they do not

need to align.

Milestone or Duration Projected start date Anticipated end date

deliverable (hours or days)
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H. Outcome

● View Writing the Timeline and Outcomes Sections.

In this section, describe the anticipated project outcomes and explain how the project's

success will be measured once completed. Next, explain the expected project outcomes and

describe the evaluation framework to be used once the project is completed to assess the project's

success and effectiveness.

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I. References

● List all the outside sources that the narrative refers to in the text.

● Only list references with matching in-text citations.

● Sources and grammar are the most common reasons for rejected submission.

o Evaluators use grammarly.com. The free side of gramamrly.com has been sufficient for

this project.

o Use this APA Quick Reference and get the best writing help from the writing experts: WGU

Writing Center. You can set up an appointment and/or send them your document for review

and suggestions.

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Abnormal Eating, 8(3), 120-125. Retrieved from

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Bernstein, M. (2002). 10 tips on writing the living Web. A List Apart: For People Who Make

Websites, 149. Retrieved from http://www.alistapart.com/articles/writeliving

Bell, T., & Phillips, T. (2008, May 6). A solar flare. Science @ NASA Podcast. Podcast retrieved

from http://science.nasa.gov/podcast.htm

OLPC Peru/Arahuay. (n.d.). Retrieved April 29, 2011, from the OLPC Wiki: http://wiki.laptop.

org/go/OLPC_Peru/Arahuay

Plath, S. (2000). The unabridged journals. K. V. Kukil (Ed.). New York, NY: Anchor.
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Appendix A

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as needed.
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Appendix B

Title of Appendix

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as needed.
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Appendix C

Title of Appendix

Put any supporting material in these appendices. Add additional or delete superfluous appendices

as needed.
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Appendix D

Title of Appendix

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as needed.