Evaluation & Postimplementation. Capstone Task 3 (Final Capstone Report)
INTRODUCTION
In this task, you will evaluate the project you planned in Task 2. Your work for this task will not be evaluated until the appropriate forms from Task 1 have been submitted and evaluated.
 
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.
 
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
 

  1.  Write a summary of the problem and the solution you proposed in Task 2.

 

  1.   Write an evaluation of (i.e., perform quality assurance for) your project. Include each of the following:
  •  how you approached formative evaluation (quality assurance), including quality assurance criteria (the metrics that will measure the project’s success and actual results)
  •  how you tested your solution
  •  test cases and scenarios you used
  •  the acceptance criteria and the evaluation framework (based on industry standards, regulations, or other acceptable criteria) that you used

 

  1.  Write a review of your completed project. Include eachof the following:
  •   whether all of your assumptions were resolved as expected
  •   all  of the phases of the project
  •   any deviations in project timeframe
  •   project dependencies
  •   resource requirements
  •   important project milestones reached based on the implementation strategy
  •   what is being delivered to the company, such as hardware and software
  •  which deliverables you plan to submit to document and explain your implementation plan

 

  1.  Write an explanation of any revisions you made based on the formative evaluation results.

 

  1.  Write an explanation of your plan for summative evaluation.

 

  1.  Write an explanation of which groups should receive specific reports and evaluation results (e.g., general information for stakeholders, high-level report for project sponsor), including how those reports and results will be disseminated.

 

  1.   Write a postimplementation description of future support for the solution, including planned further upgrades. Include eachfor the following:
  •  the resources needed for postimplementation support and how those resources will be obtained
  •  a detailed plan for short- and long-term maintenance
  1.   Write a postimplementation project summary. Include each of the following:
  •  the deliverables included to document the plan and process (e.g., samples or artifacts that provide evidence of the implementation)
  •  the criteria and evaluation framework that your project successfully addressed for how you evaluated each  outcome
  •  a justification of differences between proposed and actual outcomes
  •  what you learned from the process of completing this project

 

  1.  Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

 

  1.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission

 
RUBRIC
PROGRAM OUTCOME 1: THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO USE APPROPRIATE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION METHODS FOR A VARIETY OF STAKEHOLDERS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION.:

NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not demonstrate appropriate technical communication methods.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission demonstrates appropriate technical communication methods, but the submission does not address a variety of stakeholders or how the methods used meet the needs of the organization. Or the submission contains inaccuracies.
COMPETENT
The submission demonstrates appropriate technical communication methods for a variety of stakeholders to meet the needs of the organization.

PROGRAM OUTCOME 2: THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO MANAGE THE ACTIVITIES, STAKEHOLDERS, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF A PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS.:

NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not demonstrate management of any aspect of the activities, stakeholders, or relationships of a project management process.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission demonstrates management of some of the activities, stakeholders, and relationships of a project management process, but not for each of these aspects. Or the submission contains inaccuracies.
COMPETENT
The submission demonstrates management in each aspect of the activities, stakeholders, and relationships of a project management process.

PROGRAM OUTCOME 3: THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE TO DISCUSSIONS WITH THE BUSINESS REGARDING IT SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES USING KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIZATIONAL IT OPERATIONS.:

NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not demonstrate the ability to contribute to business discussions.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission demonstrates the ability to contribute to business discussions regarding general IT support, but it does not demonstrate the support of strategic goals and objectives, or it does not demonstrate knowledge of organizational IT operations. Or the submission contains inaccuracies.
COMPETENT
The submission demonstrates the ability to contribute to business discussions regarding IT support of strategic goals and objectives using knowledge of organizational IT operations.

PROGRAM OUTCOME 4: THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO MANAGE COMPLEX IT PROJECTS WITH CONSIDERATION OF THE HUMAN, FINANCIAL, RISK, AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS.:

NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not demonstrate management of complex IT projects.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission demonstrates management of complex IT projects, but it does not demonstrate consideration of human, financial, environmental, or risk factors. Or the submission contains inaccuracies.
COMPETENT
The submission demonstrates management of complex IT projects, considering the human, financial, environmental, and risk factors.

PROGRAM OUTCOME 5: THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO EVALUATE NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, PRACTICES AND METHODOLOGIES FOR IT DEPARTMENTS WITHIN GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS.:

NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not evaluate any technologies, practices, or methodologies.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission evaluates new and emerging technologies, practices, and methodologies, but not for IT departments within global organizations. Or the submission contains inaccuracies.
COMPETENT
The submission evaluates new and emerging technologies, practices, and methodologies for IT departments within global organizations.

PROGRAM OUTCOME 6: THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO EVALUATE DATA TO ENABLE INSTITUTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, DATA MODELING, AND A CULTURE OF EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING THAT CAN DRIVE INSTITUTIONAL, OPERATIONAL, AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION.:

NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not evaluate data to enable institutional intelligence, data modeling, or a culture of evidence-based decision-making.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission evaluates data to enable institutional intelligence, data modeling, and a culture of evidence-based decision-making, but it does not provide evidence of how the data will drive institutional, operational, or strategic direction. Or the submission contains inaccuracies.
COMPETENT
The submission evaluates data to enable institutional intelligence, data modeling, and a culture of evidence-based decision-making that drives institutional, operational, and strategic direction.

PROGRAM OUTCOME 7: THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY THE CORE ASPECTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES AND TOOLS AND MANAGES THEIR IMPLEMENTATION IN THE OPERATIONS OF IT, ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURES, DISASTER RECOVERY, AND INFORMATION SECURITY AND ASSURANCE.:

NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not apply core aspects of information technology principles or tools.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission applies core aspects of information technology principles and tools, but it does not demonstrate management of their implementation in operations of IT, enterprise architectures, disaster recovery, or information security and assurance. Or the submission contains inaccuracies.
COMPETENT
The submission applies core aspects of information technology principles and tools, and it demonstrates management of their implementation in operations of IT, enterprise architectures, disaster recovery, and information security and assurance.
  1. APA SOURCES:
NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not include in-text citations and references according to APA style for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized but does not demonstrate a consistent application of APA style.
COMPETENT
The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style.
  1. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION:
NOT EVIDENT
Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.
APPROACHING COMPETENCY
Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.
COMPETENT
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.

 

Evaluation & Postimplementation