The project proposal is the key document in preparing for the project process. The project proposal outline is essential in organizing the detailed research and in assisting the student in identifying the direction the research should take. The outline assists the project groups and the project advisers in keeping track of what has been accomplished and what are yet to complete.
The project proposal outline is divided into four sections: Introduction, Project Description, Project Management, and Appendix which will be discussed in detail in the succeeding section.
I. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the problem
This should contain a discussion on the general problem to be addressed by the project work.
Quoted below is the general problem of the project,
“Pahina:Educational Role Playing Game Based on Ancient Philippine Literature”
from STI-Caloocan:
“The study of Ancient Literature in the Philippines is conceived by
most as under the coverage of the learned and the patient. As a result,
Philippine literature is considered as a course students have to inevitably
pass, but rarely enjoyed. This seems to be such a waste of a great
heritage…This heritage of
the Filipinos must be passed on to the next generation, to preserve
our past.”
“Educational games are becoming a popular mode of learning for young
children nowadays….As it is, most of these educational games in the market are
geared for the young…Complexity of these games increases as the age of the
child increases. That is also the reason why educational games targeted for the
older set of adolescents to the young adults are rarely developed.”
“Presented with these developments, the proponents intend to propose
to develop a game based on the characters and events found in the various
literatures of ancient Philippines to interest the college students of STI
Caloocan and provide them a means to connect with their own past.”
1.2 Overview of the Current State of the Technology
This should contain the current solutions being implemented and the problems with each of these. The discussion could either be in chronological or logical order. This should include only enough details to show the specific improvements introduced by each. This should lead to the specific problem that the proponents intend to address. The information regarding the technology or field should be contemporary and not based on outdated sources.
1.3 Project Rationale
This should point out how finding a solution to the specific problem is beneficial. Your purpose for this section is to convince the audience that the project is worth pursuing.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This is the most important part of the project proposal. Completion of the project will be based on the contents of this section.
2.1 Problem Statement
This could be either in question form or as a declarative statement. The major statement or question may be followed by minor statements or questions. This attempt to focus on a stated goal gives direction to the research process. It must be limited enough in scope to make a definite conclusion possible.
Furthermore, this is identified by answering the question: What is being solved by this research or project?
2.1.1 Specific Problems
* Specific Problem 1
- Explanation
* Specific Problem 2
- Explanation
* Specific Problem n
- Explanation
Proposed Research Project
2.2.1 General Objectives
This should contain a single paragraph describing the general objective of the project. It should state the overall goal that must be achieved to answer the problem.
Specific Objectives
This should contain a list of the specific work that the proponents expect to address to arrive at the
accomplishment of the general objective. The objectives must be specific, measurable, attainable,
realistic, and time-bounded (SMART).
Specific objectives from “Pahina:”
• “To create 3D sprites of terrains and objects”
To create 3D models for the characters, terrain, and other objects using 3D modeling software primarily 3D Studio Max, an application that employs its own 3D graphics engine, rendering engine, and applies the concept of 3 point coordinates known as vertices, simulation of lighting effects, and texture effects.
• “To be able to create tools which would be capable of manipulating and integrating graphics,
sounds, and inputs”
The proponents need to create tools that would harmoniously integrate the graphics, sounds, and
inputs such as graphics engine, map editor, scripting engine, etc. by the use of Visual Basic 6
and Microsoft DirectX Libraries.
2.2.3 Scope and Limitations
This should contain the basic assumptions within which the project should work the solution to the problem. Consequently, this should also contain the extent of the prototype to be developed and the
means by which the proposed system is to be evaluated on its capability of solving the problem.
The limitations are those conditions beyond the control of the proponents that may place restrictions
on the conclusions of the study and their application to other situations. In other words, this section discusses the boundaries of the research
2.2.4 Methodology
This should contain the specific approaches that may be employed by the proponents in arriving at the
realization of a solution to the problem. Note: There will be a separate discussion on the methods of research.
The methodology should include the following information:
_ The person responsible for the task
_ The resource person to be contacted
_ The type of methodology to be used
_ The date and time in which the activity should take place
_ The place where the activity was conducted
_ The reason for doing the activity
III. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
3.1 Calendar of Activities
3.1.1 Description of Activities
This should contain the detailed sequence of activities that the proponents will undergo in completing the project.
Quoted from the project, “On-Line CHED Scholarship Monitoring with Inquiry Via Mobile Technology”:
The following are the tasks to be accomplished by the group to complete the project.
1. Data Gathering
“One of the most important factors of building the system is gathering of information…. The whole month of June will be allotted for data gathering which includes interview with key people from CHED, internet research, and library research.”
“The proponents will conduct an interview with Ms. Elena S. Jane, CHED Scholarship Coordinator. The information gathered from the interview will be used to assess the problems encountered by the department in monitoring the scholarship program.”
“Moreover, the proponents will use the Internet to research about the World Wide Web, transaction
processing system, and the implementation of WAP.”
2. Software Requirements Analysis
By July, the proponents will now analyze the different software requirements which they need in the
development of the monitoring system via mobile technology.
3.1.2 Gantt Chart of Activities
This should contain a chart that shows when each of the activities listed above are expected to start and end. The time unit should be in terms of the week number (not actual dates) per month from the start of the semester up to the time of defense (please count the approximate number of weeks).
3.2 Resources
3.2.1 Hardware
This should list the specific hardware resources that the proponents expect to need in completing the project and how they plan to acquire or access the necessary equipment/instruments.
3.2.2 Software
This should list the specific software resources that the proponents expect to need in completing the project.
IV. APPENDIX
4.1 Resource Person/s
For each resource person, specify the following information:
<Full name and title, e.g. Dr. Lorlyn X. Estrada>
<Profession, e.g., Faculty>
<Department, e.g., Information Technology Department>
<Name of Institution, e.g., PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College>
<E-mail address/Contact numbers, e.g., lorlyn@gmail.com 0916-666-6666>
4.2 Personal Technical Vitae
For each proponent, specify the following items:
<Full name, e.g., Susan Lorenzo>
<Address, e.g., 269 Kauwagan, Cagayan de Oro City>
<cellular phone nos. e.g., 0981-8711622>
<e-mail address, e.g., susan@outlook.net>
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