COMC 32422 – Business Capstone
Department of Commerce and Financial Management
University of Kelaniya
Assignment – Community-based project
Assignment Weightage : 70%
Type : Group Assignment
Background
A community-based project is a means of strengthening a local region in one of many different
ways targeting the welfare of the people involved. Community development empowers community
members and creates stronger and more connected communities. Community-based projects aim
at assisting certain groups within the community while enhancing local social and cultural
activities and improving safety conditions. Further, some development initiatives aim to assist
segments of the population who are in need of social services. There are different community-
based programs conducted by the society focusing on education and community empowerment,
gender equality, early childhood development, cultural exchange, medical support, environmental
conservation etc. Additionally, certain community-based initiatives are carried out with a focus on
sustainable development objectives and corporate social responsibilities. Sri Lanka is largely
concentrating on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they enhance the lives of
people while preserving the environment. It is evident that there are multiple areas that require
community development in Sri Lankan society that need to be addressed promptly. Therefore, it
is vital to design and execute projects that support SDGs.
The Business capstone course unit has initiated “iVolunteer”, a community-based program
related to Sustainable Development Goals and Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) to ensure
community development in the country. Students are required to identify an area that requires
development and conduct a community-based project related to Sustainable Development Goals
and Corporate Social Responsibilities.
Task
Select a crucial problem or a need in the community and develop an action plan and implement a
community-based project to serve the identified need. Also, you are required to produce the
following reports and presentations on the same.
1. Project synopsis report
2. Project synopsis report presentation
3. Project final report
4. Project final presentation
5. Project video
Guidelines for the preparation of the aforementioned reports are as follows.
1) Structure of the project synopsis
Section Subtopic Contents to be discussed Length
No (Maximum)
1 Executive summary Summary of the report 1 page
2 The background of the A brief introduction to the selected 2 pages
project community-based project
• Justification for the particular
project chosen
• Problem statement
• Objective and scope of the project
• Significance and contribution of
the proposed project in community
development
• Identifying the stakeholders who
are benefitted from the project
• Risk analysis
3 Project design and the May include the following. 2 pages
action plan • Proposed solution to address the
identified problem
•
Highlight the key project
deliverables
• The developed action plan/project
plan to implement the project
4 Impact of the project on May include the following. 1 page
community • Identifying the social and
economic impact on the
community by implementing the
proposed project
5 Project budget May include the following. 1 page
• Estimated project expenditure
• Expected funding sources
(Collaborations with external
partners may carry more marks in
evaluation).
6 Timeline/Plan of Work May include the following. 1 page
• The proposal should include the
sequence of tasks to be
performed, the anticipated length
of time required for its completion
and the personnel required.
• It can be presented in tabular or
graphic form (Gantt chart)
7 Conclusion 1 page
8 References 1 page
**Maximum of 10 pages
Project synopsis presentation - You are required to submit the project synopsis and present the
same in a 10-minute presentation during the 4th session of the course.
Marking Rubric
The total mark weightage allocated for the assignment in the final grade of the course unit is 20.
The project will be marked as follows.
Marks Distribution Rubric
Marks
No Subtopic Excellent Good Average Poor
allocated
Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion
1 Executive Summary 05 05 04 03 2-1
2 The background of 15 15-11 10-8 7-4 3-1
the project
3 Project design and the 20 20-15 14-10 9-4 3-1
action plan
4 Impact of the project 15 15-11 10-8 7-4 3-1
on community
5 Project budget 15 15-11 10-8 7-4 3-1
6 Timeline/Plan of 10 10-9 8-6 5-4 3-1
Work
7 Conclusion and 10 10-09 8-6 5-4 3-1
discussion
8 References 05 05 04 03 2-1
9 Formatting & 05 05 04 03 2-1
Creativity
Total marks 100
** 50% Marks will be deducted from each subsection for plagiarism. You may browse the web
but not allowed to direct cut and paste. Therefore, you are kindly advised to produce the content
by your own.
2) Structure of the final project report
Section Subtopic Contents to be discussed Length
No (Maximum)
1 Executive summary Summary of the report 1 page
2 The project charter • Vision, objectives, scope and 2 pages
deliverables (i.e., what we have to
achieve)
• Stakeholders, roles and
responsibilities, Project
Organization Chart (i.e., who will
take part in it)
• Resource, financial and quality
plans (i.e., how it will be
undertaken).
3 Project formulation, May include the following. 2 pages
design and • Key project deliverables including
implementation. work breakdown structure
4 Project performance and May include the following. 2 pages
outcome • Project performance and outcome
• Socio-economic and
environmental impact after the
project execution
5 Project Considerations May include the following. 1 page
• Key risks, challenges, and
constraints faced in project
execution.
6 Project budget May include the following. 1 page
• Variation analysis comparing the
project budget and actual
expenditure.
• Usage of funds from external and
internal sources
7 Timeline/Plan of Work May include the following. 1 page
• The sequence of tasks performed,
the length of time taken for its
completion and the personnel
required.
• It can be presented in tabular or
graphic form (Gantt chart)
8 Conclusion 1 page
9 References 1 page
**Maximum of 12 pages
Please refer to the project report templates uploaded to CAL.
Marking Rubric
The total mark weightage allocated for the assignment in the final grade of the course unit is 20.
The project will be marked as follows.
Marks Distribution Rubric
Marks
No Subtopic Excellent Good Average Poor
allocated
Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion
1 Executive Summary 05 05 04 03 2-1
2 The project charter 15 15-11 10-8 7-4 3-1
3 Project design and the 15 15-11 10-8 7-4 3-1
action plan
4 Project performance 15 15-11 10-8 7-4 3-1
and outcome
5 Project 10 10-09 8-6 5-4 3-1
Considerations
6 Project budget 10 15-11 10-8 7-4 3-1
7 Timeline/Plan of 10 10-9 8-6 5-4 3-1
Work
8 Conclusion and 10 10-09 8-6 5-4 3-1
discussion
9 References 05 05 04 03 2-1
10 Formatting & 05 05 04 03 2-1
Creativity
Total marks 100
** 50% Marks will be deducted from each subsection for plagiarism. You may browse the web
but not allowed to direct cut and paste. Therefore, you are kindly advised to produce the content
by your own.
Project final presentation - You are required to present your final project in a 10-minute
presentation during the 12th session of the course.
Structure of the video - You may prepare a creative video on the community-based program
conducted and submit during the 12th session of the course.
Formatting Guideline
• Paper size and Margin : A4; 1-inch margin (top, bottom, left & right)
• Line spacing : 1.5 pt
• Font style : Times new roman
• Font Size : for all main subtopics – 14 & Bold
: for the content – 12
• Page Numbering : Accent Bar 2
• Reference List : Use the standard format followed by the URL
Submission Guidelines
• You are required to submit the assignment during the 13th week (the date will be
announced during lectures).
• Convert your word document into PDF.
• Upload your assignment (PDF Version) to the CAL – use the folder – “Community based
program-Report Submission” and the Video presentation to “Community program-video
submission”.
