Capstone Review Form

Proposal Gate

• [ ] Problem and audience are defined.
• [ ] Outcomes and success criteria are measurable.
• [ ] Authorization, data, ethics, privacy, safety, and intellectual property are approved.
• [ ] Scope is feasible.
• [ ] Methods and sources are appropriate.
• [ ] Milestones, reviewers, and fallback are identified.

Midpoint Gate

• [ ] Evidence supports continued work.
• [ ] Scope and risk remain controlled.
• [ ] Limitations and unexpected findings are documented.
• [ ] Sponsor input has not replaced academic judgment.
• [ ] Accessibility and transfer requirements are being met.
• [ ] A recovery or rollback path exists for technical work.

Final Gate

• [ ] Deliverables meet the stated outcome.
• [ ] Findings and claims are supported.
• [ ] Limitations and residual risk are explicit.
• [ ] Sensitive information has been removed or protected.
• [ ] The product can be reproduced, transferred, maintained, or responsibly archived.
• [ ] The learner can defend the work and identify the next improvement.