I have attached my resume with this letter of application for your evaluation of my
qualifications ... FORM C: FORMAT FOR THE ENDORSEMENT LETTER. .
FORM B: FORMAT FOR THE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION (LOI)
Dear [Mr.|Ms.] < X >, Greetings! I am an incoming 4th year BS from De La Salle University Dasmariñas, and I am seeking for a suitable working opportunity for practicum in your company. The practicum requires us to render at least 240 hours of work over a period of two or three months in the company site. I am interested in areas of IT field, in software development, and possibly in systems support services. I have taken courses on , and I am [fluent/familiar/proficient] in , , . I have attached my resume with this letter of application for your evaluation of my qualifications. It is my hope that I have suited your interest and have merited your consideration for placement. I look forward to your reply. Thank you,
Very truly yours,
Noted by: Emelyn D. Mayuga Computer Studies Practicum Supervisor
Marivic R. Mitschek Computer Studies Department Chair
FORM C: FORMAT FOR THE ENDORSEMENT LETTER
Dear [Mr.|Ms.] < X >, As part of the curriculum of our BS Computer Science / Information Technology Program, students are required to have an on-the-job training (OJT) of two hundred forty (240) hours in a company. The objective is to expose them to an actual work environment and learn to apply what they have learned in the academe. Ultimately, we would be interested with your feedback with regards to the performance of our students so as to address problems for the improvement of our program. Through this letter, I would like to endorse ____________________________________ for on-the Job training in your company. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Emelyn D. Mayuga Computer Studies Practicum Supervisor Tel.No. (046) 416-0338 loc.3134 E-mail:
[email protected]
FORM D: PRACTICUM AGREEMENT FORM
AGREEMENT BETWEEN EMPLOYER AND STUDENT To be completed by the student prior to the beginning of the fieldwork project signed by both the student and company and a copy submitted to both the Practicum Supervisor and immediate supervisor Company Name: _______________________________________________ Complete Address: ______________________________________________ Building Floor: ______________________
Department/Room: _________
Phone number: _________________________
Immediate Job Supervisor Name: __________________________________ Position: _____________________________
Work Period: Beginning Date ___________ Ending Date_______________ Type and Description of work: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
_______________________ Immediate Job Supervisor Signature / Date
___________________________ Student Signature over printed name / Course, Year and Section
Noted By: Emelyn D. Mayuga Computer Studies Practicum Supervisor Note: To be accomplished in 3 copies (Company, CSPS, and Student)
FORM E: WAIVER FORM
Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement for the Industry Practicum To Whom It May Concern: I,
______________________,
am
willing
to
do
an
internship
with
___________________________ in the area of computer/network/IT related. I understand that I am responsible for any injuries that I might sustain during my internship period on the onset of my prejudged knowledge of my work and decisions. The above-mentioned company is NOT responsible or liable for any injuries I sustain during my internship based from the cause mentioned above. In consideration of the Academe’s direction or such internship, I hereby release a covenant not to sue, waive and discharge the De La Salle University – Dasmariñas their officers, or employees (hereinafter referred to as Releases) from any claims of liability arising out of any loss, damage, or injury including death, that may be sustained by one while participating in the internship, or while in, on, or upon the premises when the internship is being conducted. As I will receive clear benefit from this internship, I specifically intend this waiver to preclude liability caused by the negligence of the Releases. I understand that any medical or other expenses that might occur due to an injury sustained during the work period will be my own responsibility.
______________________________________
_________________
Signature over printed name of Participant Date /Course, year and section --_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Complete Address / Contact Number In case of emergency, please notify Signature over printed name of Parent/Guardian ______________________ Note: To be accomplished in 3 copies (Company, CSPS, and Student)
FORM F: FORMAT OF DAILY ATTENDANCE SHEET
DAILY ATTENDANCE SHEET Inclusive Dates: _May 2 to May 15_______________ Student Name: _____________________________ Company Name: ____________________________ Company Phone Number: _____________________ Date
In
Out
In
May 2
8:00
12:00
May 3
9:00
...
...
Out
Out
# of Hours
1:00
5:30
8.5
12:00
1:00
5:00
7
...
...
...
...
...
In
...
Total Number of Hours: ___________________
Certified Correct By:
____________________________ Immediate Job Supervisor Signature over Printed Name
Notes: Time cards are permissible as a replacement for this form.
FORM G: FORMAT OF WEEKLY STATUS REPORT
WEEKLY STATUS REPORT
Inclusive Dates: _April 3 to April 15_______________ Student Name: ______________________________ Company Name: _____________________________ Company Phone Number: ______________________ Date: April 3
Task Report to
April 7
April 10 to April 14
…………………….. ……………………..
Note: The content of your journal should include: areas of personal growth; types of clients you find interesting to work with; those you find difficult to work with; issues that you have with co-workers and supervisors; feelings that you are experiencing such as inadequacy or areas in which you are improving. It is a personal reflection of how you reacted to the day’s experience. Do not allow yourself to get behind with your journal entries – you will be sorry! It is difficult to remember days later what happened a week ago.
FORM H: FORMAT FOR THE PROJECT REPORT
Title Page (see format) I.
II.
Company Background 1.
Company History
2.
Mission/Vision
3.
Organizational Chart
Statement of the Problem (Problem Areas with analysis on the weaknesses or limitations of the system)
III.
Existing System (subsystem) 1.
System Description
2.
Inventory of IT Resources a. Hardware b. Software c. People i.
Direct Users
ii. Indirect Users 3.
Data Flow Diagram (context diagram and level 0, level 1 if necessary)
IV.
Recommendation (for the improvement of the system)
V.
Conclusion (conclusion on the analysis made)
Project Report should adhere to the following specifications:
1.
Margins: Left = 1.5” Right = 1.0” Top = 1.0” Bottom = 1.0”
2.
Font:
Font Name
Text Roman
Font Size
Times New
Font Style 11
Regular
Use italics or single
underline in empha-
sizing some text.
3.
Headings or
Times New
Sub-headings
Roman
11
Bold
Line Spacing Paragraphs must be single-spaced and in-between paragraphs at double-spaced.
4.
Pages The page notation to be used is -. Thus, the first page for Chapter 2 is at 2-1, there should be no pages for items before chapter 1.
5.
Paper Size The documentation should be written in an 8-½ - 11 inch white bond paper.
Reminders:
1. Students belonging to the same company may have the same chapter 1. 2. Do not place your Practicum Report in a folder, just staple it at the upper left corner of the bond paper. 3. No of pages – 10 to 20 pages. 4. Your grade will be based not in terms of the quantity but on the quality of the work. 5. Submission: Due at the end of practicum experience, week 6 of the summer term. 6. Deductions will be posted for every lacking part of the report. Presentation will also count in grading your documentation.
Title Page
System Study of COMPANY
In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course – Practicum
Submitted to Faculty, Computer Studies Department De La Salle University-Dasmariñas College of Science Dasmariñas, Cavite
Name Course, Year and Section
Date:
FORM I: FORMAT FOR REQUEST OF DISCLOSURE OF PROPERTY
Dear [Mr.|Ms.] < X >, As part of our department’s goal to strengthen our practicum program, we are spearheading an activity that will allow students to conduct a study of your companies existing system. The program will provide the opportunity for students to become aware of trends in the industry. ______________ and ______________are currently having their practicum in your company. They would like to request that they be provided needed resources essential to their project. Thank you for usual support and cooperation.
Very truly yours, Emelyn D. Mayuga Computer Studies Practicum Supervisor Noted by: Marivic R. Mitschek Computer Studies Department Chair
Approved by:
Company Representative
FORM K: FORMAT FOR LETTER OF EXCUSE
Dear [Mr.| Ms.] , Greetings from De La Salle University - Dasmarinas! The Computer Science / Information Technology students will be having their enrollment on ______________________, in line with this, may we request that our practicumers be excused from their official duties and be given further consideration. Thank you so much! Warmest regards,
Emelyn D. Mayuga Computer Studies Practicum Supervisor Noted By:
Marivic R. Mitschek Computer Studies Department Chair
FORM L: FINAL REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF PRACTICUM: BY STUDENT
FINAL REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF PRACTICUM: BY STUDENT Student Name: ________________________________ ________ Practicum Instructor: ____________________________________________ Immediate Job Supervisor: _______________________________________ Company Name: ________________________________________________ I. Instructions: Please rate the strengths and weaknesses of the COMPANY and your IMMEDIATE JOB SUPERVISOR in terms of meeting your needs as a practicum student. Use the following scale: Excellent=5, More than adequate=4, Adequate=3, Marginal=2, Poor=l, Not Applicable=N/A 1. ______ Acceptance of you as a functional member of the staff; willingness to integrate you into all appropriate levels of activities, programs, and projects. 2. ______ Assistance in helping you meet your personal and professional goals and objectives. 3. ______ Conferences with you and ongoing evaluation of your performance, followed up by brief written progress reports. 4. ______ Allowance for relating classroom theory to practical situations. 5. ______ Willingness to listen to recommendations are made.
whatever
suggestions or
6. ______ The job supervisor had an interest in you as a person and as a student. 7. ______ The job supervisor was willing to discuss the full range of your activities at the site. 8. ______ The job supervisor was able to respond to your problems and to help you work toward solutions. 9. ______ Adequacy of arrangements made to orient you to the site. 10. ______ Possession of resources essential to professionals (library, computers, supplies, etc.)
the
preparation
of
II. Answer the following questions on a separate sheet. A. Has the practicum/fieldwork experience helped you prepare for a job in a computer field? Why or why not? B. Which of the courses you have taken were of the most value during the Practicum? C. What could your company/job supervisor have done to improve your practicum/fieldwork experience? D. What could you have done to improve your practicum/fieldwork experience? E. What skills/competencies were you required to use in your fieldwork that: 1.
You felt prepared to do:
2.
You felt unprepared to do:
F. What other courses or learning experiences would have helped in the Practicum? G. What suggestions can you make to help improve the Practicum Program?
FORM M: PRACTICUM: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARIÑAS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT Date Requested:
_________________ Name: ____________________________Course/Yr. /Sec.: _______________ Reason/s for Extension:
_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Company Name: _____________________________Tel-Num: ____________ Address:_______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ Immediate Job Supervisor: _________________________________________ Inclusive Dates of Hours Rendered: From: ______________To: _____________ Total Hours Completed: ___________________ Hrs.
Target Date of Completion: _________________
____________________
____________________
Student’s Signature
Instructor
Approved By:
_____________________________ Computer Studies Practicum Supervisor
Note: To be accomplished within 3 days from the date of request. Cc: Instructor, Student.
Noted By:
___________________ Computer Studies Chair
FORM N: PRACTICUM: REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF COMPANY
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARIÑAS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT Date Requested:
_________________ Name: ____________________________ Course/Yr. /Sec.: ______________ Reason/s for Transfer:
_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
Company Name (Previous): __________________________Tel-Num.: _______ Address:_______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ Immediate Job Supervisor: _________________________________________ Inclusive Dates of Hours Rendered: From: ______________To: _____________ Total Hours Completed: ___________________ Hrs. Company Name (New): __________________________Tel-Num.: __________ Address:_______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ Immediate Job Supervisor: _________________________________________ Start of Practicum: _________________________________ Target Date of Completion: ___________________________ Kindly 1. 2. 3.
submit the following: New PAF (Form D). New WF (Form E). Certificate of Hours Worked (Previous Company).
____________________ Signature
____________________ Student’s Instructor
Approved By:
_____________________________ Computer Studies Practicum Supervisor
Noted By:
___________________ Computer Studies Chair
Note: To be accomplished within 10 days from the date of request. Cc: Instructor, Student.
