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RESEARCH PROJECTRESEARCH PROJECTBRIEFINGBRIEFING
DATE : 8 JULY 2014TIME : 10.30 am – 11.30 amVENUE : JUARA 1/FOBWEBSITE : http://icamrp.wordpress.com/
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONModule : Research ProjectModule Code : MRP 1014Credit Value : 4.00
PREREQUISITE
Business Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 4
This module is a major core module Students MUST pass this module Upon completion of the module, student will be
able to:1. Demonstrate the abilities to plan and to work
effectively2. Analyze the findings and results of the project3. Prepare the presentation and final report
CONT’CONT’
Students will be advice, monitored and evaluated by the appointed supervisor
The supervisors will be appointed by ICAM and coordinator based on the area of specialization
SUPERVISORSUPERVISOR
All students are required to form a group Business student MUST choose any topic from the
core modules (Semester 1 – Semester 4)
GROUPING & TOPICGROUPING & TOPIC
A graphical representation of the duration of tasks against the progression of time
A useful tool for planning and scheduling projects Illustrate the start and finish dates of the work
breakdown structure of the project
GANTT CHARTGANTT CHART
ACTIVITIES WEEK1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Topic Confirmation & Discussion With Supervisor
Preparation Of PSM Proposal
Submission Of PSM Proposal
Preparation Of Chapter 1
Preparation Of Chapter 2
Preparation Of Chapter 3
Course On Using The Equipment
Sample Preparation I) Pure Chitosan
Sample Testing I) Ft-ir
Data Analysis
Preparation Of Chapter 4
Preparation Of Chapter 5
Submission Of Draft Report
Edit Report
Submission Of Final Report
Preparation For Oral Presentation
Oral Presentation
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
CALENDARCALENDARWeek Activities Remarks
Week 1 Research Project briefing and Registration
Attendance is MANDATORY
Week 2 Dateline for Registration 11.07.2014
Week 3 Dateline for changing of titleFinal listing of groupings and Supervisors
If any, 18.07.2014
Week 4 Submission of RP proposal to supervisor. 25.07.2014
Week 5 Research Project preparation
Week 6 Research Project preparationSeminar
Seminar: Attendance is MANDATORY
Week 7 Research Project preparation
MID-SEMESTER BREAK
Week 8 Research Project preparation
Week 9 Research Project preparation
Week 10 Research Project preparation
Week 11 Research Project preparationDraft (Final Report) Submission to Supervisor and Second Examiner
Week 12 Presentation & Demonstration (if applicable)
Week 13 Report amendment(s) If any
Week 14 Submission – Final report & CDResearch Project Fiesta
RP Fiesta: Compulsory
REVISION WEEK
FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM
The proposal is written in future tense.1. Blank Page2. Title Page 3. Table of Contents4. List of Tables5. List of Figures6. Chapter 1
i. Background of the Studyii. Statement of the Problem/ Rationaleiii. Research Objectives
7. Chapter 2 – Literature Review / Technical Review8. Chapter 3 - Methodology
PROPOSAL GUIDELINESPROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Font Type And Size:Proposal and final report must be typed using Arial and a 11-point font sizeMargins: Top, right and bottom margin are 2.5 cm Left margin is 4.0 cm
FONT & MARGINSFONT & MARGINS
The report is typed in 1.5 spacing:4 lines before the chapter number4 lines after Main Heading3 lines before sections2 lines after sections2 lines between paragraphsSingle spacing is used for the following:ReferencesTable or figureAppendices
SPACINGSPACING
Number pages on the top right margin Roman numerals (i, ii, iii)
i. Abstractii. Acknowledgementiii. Table of Contentiv. List of Tablesv. List of Figures
Chapter 1 is not numbered but counted as page 1
PAGINATIONPAGINATION
Submit 2 spiral-bound copies of the proposal using white cover and transparent plastic cover
Use 80gm paper
BINDING PROPOSALBINDING PROPOSAL
TITLE PAGE FORMATTITLE PAGE FORMATThe following particulars should be included in the title page using font size 16:Title of project in UPPERCASEName of Supervisor in UPPERCASEName of students in UPPERCASEProgramme NameName of CollegeMonth and year of submission
Length of pages for proposal and final reportThe Research Proposal: 2-5 pages excluding the Title Page, Table of Content, List of Tables, List of Figures and AppendicesThe Final Report: not be less than 30 pages excluding Title Page, Acknowledgement, Table of Content, List of Tables, List of Figures and Appendices
TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS
ReferencesReferences are the term commonly taken to mean a list of works citedThe student are to follow the American Psychological Association (APA) styleReferences are to be arranged in alphabetical order
CONT’CONT’
AppendicesAppendices are placed after the reference listDetails of the appendices are listed by type in the Table of Contents Original DataGroup by type, e.g. Appendix A Questionnaire, Appendix B: Original Data
CONT’CONT’
CONTENT SUPERVISOR SECOND EXAMINERA PROPOSAL
Overview of the ProjectObjectivesStatement of Problem/Rationale
10%
NA
B PROGRESSPlanning and SchedulingTeamworkConsultation sheet
20% NA
C PRESENTATIONCreativity (e.g. visual aids/video)ContentPresentation SkillsDiscussion (Q&A)Research Project Fiesta
25% 25%
D FINAL REPORTLiterature Review/Technical ReviewAnalysisFindingsConclusionRecommendationReferences
45%
45%
TOTAL 100% 70%
EVALUATION SCHEMESEVALUATION SCHEMES
Q & A Q & A SESSIONSESSION
THE ENDTHE END