Write a research paper on a project you can construct using Java.For this Touchstone, you will learn how to effectively plan, design, develop, and test an original program of your choosing. This program is your choice and it can be as complex as you wish. The goal is to start with an idea for your program and then step through the process of most phases of the development lifecycle to turn your idea into an actual program. This includes planning out the algorithm using pseudocode, coding your program using everything you learned from Units 1-3, and finally, testing and debugging your program to make sure it fulfills your intended purpose. You will fill out a journal (template link below) which has five sections that correspond to the five steps you will complete for your final project. Use this template to write your journal responses for each section of the project. When you have finished, you will submit this journal as a Word .doc/docx.
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A. Directions
Step 1: Download Template
Download and review the Java Journal Template.
Step 2: Review Requirements
Review Section C (Requirements) to get acquainted with the requirements for this Touchstone before you begin writing your journal entries.
Step 3: Complete Journal
Follow the directions for each part of the journal template. Make sure to include in your response all the elements listed under the Requirements section. Prompts in the Inspiration section are not required; however, they may help you to fully think through your response.
Follow the journal creation process that is presented in your Unit 4 lessons to ensure you write a thorough journal entry. There is also an example of a successful journal entry for each submission in the Assignment description above.
Review Section B (Rubric) to make sure you have an understanding of how each journal entry will be graded.
Step 4: Submit Journal
Once your journal is complete, including the code link, submit your journal for grading.
HINT
There are helpful tips on “How Do I Submit My Java Journal?” in the first lesson of Unit 4, Java Touchstone Overview.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
PART 1: Defining Your Problem
❒ Did you describe the problem you are trying to solve?
❒ Did you describe any input data you expect to use?
❒ Did you describe what the program will do to solve the problem?
❒ Did you describe any outputs or results the program will provide?
PART 2: Working Through Specific Examples
❒ Did you write down clear and specific steps to solve a simple version of your problem you identified in Part 1?
❒ Did you state any necessary input data for your simplified problem?
❒ Did you write clear and specific steps in English (not Java) detailing what the program will do to solve the problem?
❒ Did you describe the specific result of your example/scenario?
PART 3: Generalizing Into Pseudocode
❒ Did you write out the general sequence your program will use, including all specific examples/scenarios you provided in Part 2?
❒ Did you write pseudocode for the program in English but refer to Java program elements where they are appropriate?
❒ Does the pseudocode represent the full functionality of the program, not just a simplified version?
❒ Is the pseudocode broken down enough that the details of the program are no longer in any paragraph form?
PART 4: Testing Your Program
❒ While writing and testing your program code, did you describe your tests, record any errors, and state your approach to fixing the errors?
❒ For at least one of your test cases, did you describe how your choices for the test helped you understand whether the program was running correctly or not?
❒ For each error that occurs while writing and testing your code, did you record the details of the error from Replit? Did you describe what you attempted in order to fix the error?
PART 5: Commenting Your Program
❒ Did you submit your full program code, including thorough comments describing what each portion of the program should do when working correctly?
❒ Are the purpose of the program and each of its parts clear to a reader that does not know the Java programming language?
PART 6: Your Completed Program
❒ Did you provide the Replit link to your full program code?
B. Rubric
*Rubric can be found attachments*
C. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission:
Use a readable 11- or 12-point font.
Journal entries must be original and written for this assignment.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context. Follow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting).
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name and the date (included in the template).
Include all of the journal parts in a single .doc and .docx file.
Include your Replit share link at the appropriate location in the journal template.
