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BMIS 690
CAPSTONE PROJECT: LITERATURE REVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The objective of the final capstone thesis project is to evaluate you on your ability to apply the
program learning outcomes to a final, all-encompassing information systems (IS) or information
technology (IT) thesis project. Successful capstones will follow an objective research
methodology to collect or generate data that informs the analysis and design of a new computing
system related to the primary domains identified by the Association for Computing Machinery
(ACM): cloud architecture and/or computing, cybersecurity systems, databases and/or data
analytics systems, enterprise architecture, information systems, integrated systems, internet of
things systems, networks, platform systems, software development, user interfaces, virtual
systems, and/or web and mobile applications.
INSTRUCTIONS
Phase I of the project consists of the following main headings at the minimum: Introduction,
Problem Statement, Research Question(s), Literature Review, Literature Review Findings
and Gaps, and the Conclusion. References and appendixes are also necessary.
A primary goal is to develop new knowledge and contribute this knowledge to the computing
field. A subsequent goal is to work toward a Master’s thesis that could one day be published in a
respectable industry or academic publication to share this new knowledge with others.
The capstone project will be based upon a feasible gap and problem in scholarly literature that
can be addressed in the timeframe of the capstone course. You must be familiar enough with the
problem that you are able to perform a comprehensive research design and novel prototype
design to solve the problem. Thus, it should be a specific computing domain where you consider
yourself to have the most expertise. You must also have access to the applications, servers,
systems, networks, and/or data necessary for data collection, programming, design prototyping,
and/or configuration.
The outcome of the research should contribute to a new artifact and/or statistical result. It should
not be based upon and/or replicate in any form an existing contribution in industry or literature.
It also should not repeat well known solutions. For example, designing a new enterprise
resource planning (ERP) module for finance is not an acceptable project given thousands of these
ERP modules already exist. Examples of new contributions in the final rubric accepted include
either new code as an artifact and testing this in some form or a statistical analysis:
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New code/script/or configuration
o New application and/or software and testing its performance, security, etc
o Development of a new algorithm, database, protocol, etc and testing its efficiency,
memory usage, security, etc
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o Programming a new network, security, storage, and/or system script that solves an
original problem and testing its level of automation, performance, etc
Statistical analysis
o Note, please assure you understand Institutional Review Board (IRB)
requirements if performing this type of capstone
o Statistical analysis using descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental and/or
experimental designs
o Big data analytics and/or predictive analytics using clustering, classification,
and/or regression trees
How do you know your thesis problem is novel and original? By performing a comprehensive
literature review and investigating what exists in related industry!
Within the capstone, a comprehensive literature review of related and relevant concepts, theories,
and research results should exist. This involves study of relevant articles pertaining to the
research question within top ranked peer reviewed information systems and/or IT journals.
Thorough review and comprehension of this research will lead to the identification of gaps in the
literature that exist and/or future recommendations, which require further research efforts and
contributions to advance the topical area of study. The research question(s) is supported by the
associated gaps found in literature, indicating a solution is needed to a problem that does not yet
have a solution.
A research question that is too wide in scope will overwhelm your efforts. Yet, a research
question that is too narrow will not meet the minimum requirements and quality expected of a
Master’s capstone project. The research question is your anchor and guide. It provides a clear
objective of what your Master’s thesis project will accomplish.
Refer to the grading rubric in order to ensure successful completion of the capstone. The
minimum proposal in Phase I will include:
I.
II.
Cover Page, Table of Contents, References, and Appendixes
a. Cover page includes your title/position and “in partial completion of an MSIS”
b. Appendixes will include screenshots of all diagrams and benchmark data
Research from optimal and relevant journal articles
a. Each section of the capstone must be well supported with scholarly peer reviewed
journal articles
b. Although they do not count toward the minimum journal articles, industry
whitepapers are also often relevant to elements like the prototype design as they
provide best practices for the new software or system
c. Top ranked journals can be searched through the university library by going to
electronic databases.
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III.
IV.
V.
d. Not all journals are equal or relevant to the capstone. Journal articles that identify
well-supported gaps in research are often performing new research. These articles
will include testing new theory, hypotheses, and/or frameworks with a parallel
research design that collects data for the test. Because they are generating new
information, they are great sources to find areas where new research is needed.
Journal articles that perform Meta studies or large literature reviews can also be
helpful in identifying where new research is necessary.
e. Whereas scholarly journal articles often focus on theory that is not yet
implemented in industry, industry whitepapers will assist with elements like
standards and frameworks helpful in guiding the design of new systems. Both
have their place in the capstone as a result but for different reasons.
Introduction & Conclusion
a. An introduction and conclusion of the primary objectives and outcomes of the
master’s thesis project is necessary.
b. The introduction provides the roadmap for the capstone.
c. The conclusion is the last section of the project and provides a comprehensive
overview of how the study was preformed and the primary outcomes of the
results.
i. This also involves synthesizing and analyzing existing results in the
domain of knowledge that the project has contributed.
Statement of the Problem
a. Must be in one of the ACM domains identified for software or a system
b. What is an information systems or IT problem that needs resolution?
i. An unmet IT problem is succinctly and accurately defined.
ii. It is supported by a gap in scholarly literature not previously addressed.
c. The problem can feasibly be addressed in the timeframe of this course.
d. Sufficient data can be collected or generated to address the problem.
Research Questions (RQs)
a. Between 1–2 research questions must be given that detail what your thesis will
achieve.
b. The research question(s) must:
i. Address all capstone objectives.
ii. Test new programming code/scripting/system configurations and/or
perform some type of statistical analysis through data generation or
collection.
iii. Solve a problem without an existing solution per a gap in literature.
iv. Include a minimum of one measure.
v. Include a population/sample.
vi. Include the ability to address reliability and validity of the results.
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VI.
vii. Have accessible data or metrics to test the RQ measure such as a log file
with comparable metrics (e.g. memory usage) or a public data set.
c. RQ Example
i. Is there a difference in the CPU performance (measurement) between an
ICT-based KMS feature programmed using the XYZ framework
(prototype or new artifact you create/code) and an ICT-based KMS feature
programmed using the ABC framework in a Southeastern U.S. College
(sample).
ii. New code will be developed for an ICT-based KMS feature that has not
already been programmed (new prototype or artifact).
iii. The new software can then be benchmarked against framework ABC and
XYZ (hypothetical frameworks).
iv. A measure exists with data that can be collected, CPU performance from a
monitoring tool that is monitoring both applications in use (e.g. automated
simulations of the software instead of actual users is acceptable for
testing). The CPU measure can determine which framework results in a
faster system.
v. Reliability and validity is possible. The test can be run on the exact same
system, in the same environment, with the same benchmarks.
vi. A sample exists, a Southeastern U.S. College, where the CPU performance
data will be collected during the automated simulations on the new code
created by the student.
Literature Review
a. Review of related literature in one of the ACM domains defined.
b. What literature attempts to resolve your problem and research question(s)?
c. Within relevant literature, how does it address the following:
i. What has literature not resolved in regards to your defined problem?
ii. What are the primary research problems, questions, and hypotheses in
these relevant articles?
iii. How does this relate to other relevant articles and your research problem?
iv. What was the population and sample?
v. What research methods were used?
vi. What were the results of the research?
vii. What were the limitations?
viii. What were the recommendations for future research?
d. Peer reviewed research must lead to an appropriate IT solution that has not yet
been solved.
e. This should be exhaustive in the specific domain you are studying.
i. If it is going to be too lengthy, it is likely that your defined problem and/or
research question(s) are not sufficiently narrow.
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VII.
ii. If there are not sufficient articles to review in the specific domain you are
studying it is very likely that your problem statement and/or research
question(s) are not feasible.
iii. If either is the case, you need to revise your problem statement and
research question(s).
Literature review findings and gaps
a. What were the primary findings from the literature review?
b. What gaps existed in the literatures that have not been solved by prior research?
c. How will the author address these gaps in the literature?
i. Performing a sufficient review of literature on your specific master’s
project topic should identify where gaps in literature exist which need
resolution, the literature must justify a feasible problem statement and the
development of an appropriate research question(s).
ii. The master’s thesis project should solve an IT problem that does not
already have a solution in industry or existing research.
iii. The exhaustiveness of the literature review is therefore critical and will
determine whether an appropriate and feasible problem exists to solve.
The assignment submission must have over 4,000 original and unique words of original student
authorship that directly relate to a feasible IT problem and research question and balanced
properly between the required sections that show excellent mastery and knowledge of the content
and be written in compliance with the current APA format. The student must utilize the support
from over 20 unique scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles from well-respected and top ranked
IT journals that directly relate to a feasible IT problem and research question with at least 5
being published in the last 3 years.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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Capstone Project: Literature Review Grading Rubric |
BMIS690_D01_202340
Criteria
Introduction
and
Conclusion
Ratings
Points
10 to >9 pts
9 to >8 pts
8 to >0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
The introduction is
succinct and
embodies the
project’s primary
objectives and
outcomes. The
introduction
constructs the
purpose of the
system proposal. A
compelling and
justifiable conclusion
is developed that
supports the key
outcomes. More than
5 scholarly sources
and 500 words
combined.
The introduction and
conclusion are
succinct and embody
most of the project’s
primary objectives
and outcomes, and/or
the introduction
constructs an unclear
purpose of the system
proposal. Justified
conclusion
developed. Minimum
of 5 scholarly sources
and 500 words.
The introduction and/or
conclusion are
generalized and
embody some of the
project’s primary
objectives and
outcomes and/or has
less than the minimum
of 5 scholarly sources
and 500 words and/or
is not defensible.
Substantially
unmet or not
present
17 to >16 pts
16 to >0 pts
0 pts
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
The problem
statement and
research questions
are mostly feasible,
narrowly defined,
relevant in the domain
of study identified in
the ACM areas,
measurable, and
justifiably can be
completed in the
timeframe for this
project. The research
questions are novel
and supported using
mostly relevant
scholarly journal
articles. Minimum of 5
scholarly sources and
500 words combined.
The problem statement
and/or research
questions are not
feasible for this project,
not present in the
identified ACM areas,
not relevant to a new
software or system
prototype, unclear,
supported by less than
5 scholarly journal
articles, and/or do not
directly correlate with IT
software or hardware.
Less than 4 scholarly
sources and 400 words
combined.
Substantially
unmet or not
present and/or
quotes more than
5% of the writing.
Problem
20 to >17 pts
Statement
and Research Advanced
Questions
The problem
statement and
research questions
are feasible, narrowly
defined, relevant to
Association for
Computing
Machinery (ACM)
areas, measurable,
have a population,
and justifiably can be
completed in the
timeframe for this
project. The
research questions
are novel and
supported using
significant and
relevant scholarly
journal articles. More
than 5 scholarly
sources and 500
words combined.
10 pts
20 pts
Capstone Project: Literature Review Grading Rubric |
BMIS690_D01_202340
Criteria
Literature
Review
Ratings
Points
105 to >99 pts
99 to >88 pts
88 to >0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
The research is
exceptional and is
from scholarly,
peer-reviewed, and
respected journals
that are relevant to
the ACM areas,
accurate, precisely
connected to, and
consistent with the
software or system
being proposed.
Hypotheses, tests,
frameworks, results,
and methodologies
are analyzed and
contrasted
extensively and
accurately. More
than 15
peer-reviewed
sources exist from
top ranking IT
journals and over
2,500 words
excluding graphics,
tables, or any other
non-textual
components. Seven
of the articles are
published within the
last three years.
The research is
accurate and from
scholarly,
peer-reviewed, and
respected journals
that are relevant to
the ACM areas,
precisely connected
to, and consistent
with the software or
system being
proposed.
Hypotheses, tests,
frameworks, results,
and methodologies
are analyzed and
contrasted between
the articles
accurately. A
minimum of 15
peer-reviewed
sources exist from
some top ranking IT
journals and a
minimum of 2,500
words excluding
graphics, tables, or
any other non-textual
components. Seven
of the articles are
published within the
last three years.
The research is not
always from optimal
scholarly,
peer-reviewed, and
respected journals
and/or is not relevant to
the ACM areas,
accurate, precisely
connected to, or
consistent with the
software or system
being proposed.
Hypotheses, tests,
frameworks, results,
and methodologies are
not well compared or
contrasted between the
articles and/or not well
understood. Less 15
peer-reviewed sources
exist from top ranking
IT journals and/or less
than 2,500 words
excluding graphics,
tables, or any other
non-textual
components, and/or
less than seven of the
articles are published
within the last three
years.
Substantially
unmet or not
present and/or
quotes more than
5% of the writing.
105
pts
Capstone Project: Literature Review Grading Rubric |
BMIS690_D01_202340
Criteria
Literature
Review
findings and
gaps in
existing
research.
Ratings
Points
20 to >17 pts
17 to >16 pts
16 to >0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Literature review
gaps are justified with
current and relevant
research from
respectable top-rated
journals in the ACM
areas. Synthesis is
excellent and the
primary gap is
feasible. Findings
identify excellent
avenues in which to
address the problem
statement and
research question(s).
More than 5
additional highly
relevant
peer-reviewed
sources exist from
top rated IT journals
and over 500 words
excluding graphics,
tables, or any other
non-textual
components.
Literature review gaps
are justified with
research from
respectable top-rated
journals in the ACM
areas. Findings
identify adequate
avenues in which to
address the problem
statement and
research question(s)
and/or synthesis is
adequate. A minimum
of 5 additional
peer-reviewed
sources exist from top
rated IT journals and
a minimum of 500
words excluding
graphics, tables, or
any other non-textual
components.
Literature review gaps
are not well justified
with research from
journals and/or the
domain is not ACM
area specific and/or
findings identify
inadequate avenues in
which to address the
problem statement and
research question(s)
and/or a less than 5
additional
peer-reviewed sources
exist and/or less than
500 words exist words
excluding graphics,
tables, or any other
non-textual
components.
Substantially
unmet or not
present and/or
quotes more than
5% of the writing.
20 pts
Capstone Project: Literature Review Grading Rubric |
BMIS690_D01_202340
Criteria
APA,
Grammar,
and Spelling
Ratings
Points
10 to >9 pts
9 to >8 pts
8 to >0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Properly formatted
APA paper with table
of contents and
references pages.
Correct spelling and
grammar used.
Contains fewer than
2 errors in grammar
or spelling that
distract the reader
from the content
and/or minimal errors
(1-2) noted in the
interpretation or
execution of proper
APA format. Excellent
organization,
headings, and flow of
the main concepts
exist.
Paper contains fewer
than 5 errors in
grammar or spelling
that distract the
reader from the
content and/or some
errors (3-7) noted in
the interpretation or
execution of proper
APA format and/or
inadequate
organization,
headings, and flow of
the main concepts
exist and/or notable
absences in required
APA formatting
elements such as:
Title page, running
head font type and
size (Times New
Roman 12 point), line
spacing, headings,
organization of
concepts, and flow of
the main ideas.
Paper contains fewer
than 10 errors in
grammar or spelling
that distract the reader
from the content and/or
numerous errors (7+)
noted in the
interpretation or
execution of proper
APA format and/or
inadequate
organization, headings,
and flow of the main
concepts exist and/or
notable absences in
required APA formatting
elements such as: Title
page, running head font
type and size (Times
New Roman 12 point),
line spacing, headings,
organization of
concepts, and flow of
the main ideas.
Paper contains
more than 10
errors in grammar
or spelling that
distract the reader
from the content
and/or numerous
errors (10+) noted
in the
interpretation or
execution of
proper APA format
and/or inadequate
organization,
headings, and flow
of the main
concepts exist
and/or notable
absences in
required APA
formatting
elements such as:
Title page, running
head font type and
size (Times New
Roman 12 point),
line spacing,
headings,
organization of
concepts, and flow
of the main ideas.
10 pts
Capstone Project: Literature Review Grading Rubric |
BMIS690_D01_202340
Criteria
Ratings
Requirements 55 to >51 pts
Points
51 to >46 pts
46 to >0 pts
0 pts
55 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Over 4,000 original
and unique words
exist of original
student authorship
that directly relate to
a feasible IT problem
and research
question and
balanced properly
between the required
sections that show
excellent mastery
and knowledge of the
content. Over 20
unique scholarly peer
reviewed journal
articles from
well-respected and
top ranked IT journals
that directly relate to
a feasible IT problem
and research
question exist and
with at least 5 being
published in the last 3
years.
4,000 original and
unique words exist of
original student
authorship that
directly relate to a
feasible IT problem
and research
question and
balanced properly
between the required
sections that show
mastery and
knowledge of the
content and a
minimum of 20 unique
scholarly peer
reviewed journal
articles from
well-respected and
top ranked IT journals
that directly relate to a
feasible IT problem
and research
question exist and
with at least 5 being
published in the last 3
years.
Less than 4,000 original
and unique words exist
of original student
authorship that partially
relate to a feasible IT
problem and research
question and/or are
partially balanced
properly between the
required sections
and/or that show partial
mastery and knowledge
of the content and/or
less than 20 unique
scholarly peer reviewed
journal articles from
well-respected and top
ranked IT journals that
directly relate to a
feasible IT problem and
research question exist
and with at least 5
being published in the
last 3 years.
Substantially
unmet or not
present and/or
quotes more than
5% of the writing.
Total Points: 220
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