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1. 0 INTRODUCTION Module Code Credit Value : Research Project : DVC 3014 : 4. 00 PREREQUISITE Business Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 4 Engineering Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 5 2 www. dhuam. edu. my

1. 0 INTRODUCTION The Research Project is mandatory for all DHUAM Diploma students as a vital requirement in completing their studies. Objectives of RP are: v To develop the students’ basic skills in research. v To translate the students’ creativity and innovation into an actual project. v To apply all the knowledge and skills gained throughout the module. v To develop the students’ self confidence, communication, presentation, writing and time management skills. 3 www. dhuam. edu. my

1. 1 RESEARCH PROJECT COMMITTEE (Engineering & Technology) PIC HARLINA NGAH ZURIADI ZAULKAFILAI NIK MOHD KIFLY AB RASHID NUR FASEHAH MA’AROP MOHD FAIZ YUSOOF AZIELA BINTI LATIF PROGRAMME COORDINATOR DMS DST DVI DVA DOSH 4 www. dhuam. edu. my

2. 0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES 2. 1 The student is required to form a group (max. 3 students) and propose the research topic/scope based on the area of interest and related to the respective programme. 2. 2 The research project title and application form shall be submitted on week 1 of the Academic Calendar. Any changing of grouping and title should be finalized within week 1. 2. 3 The student is required to prepare and submit the proposal to the Supervisor on week 2. Proposal will include an overview of the topic and relevant background material, and a specific plan for carrying out the research. 2. 4 The student is to plan the work properly and prepare the RP’s timeline (e. g Gantt Chart/ PDCA). The timeline must follow the calendar provided and be attached with the proposal. 5 www. dhuam. edu. my

2. 0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES 2. 5 The Proposal Defense will be conducted on week 3. The student is to prepare the presentation slides by using standard presentation template. 2. 6 The Writing Seminar for students are scheduled on between week 5 of the Academic Calendar. Attendance is compulsory. 2. 7 The student is responsible to meet the Supervisor at least once a week (consultation and monitoring). Discussion is written on Consultation sheet, verified by SV. Students have to sign the attendance sheet; who are not comply 80% will be prohibited to proceed with final presentation and RP Fiesta, thus will lead to the module failure. 2. 8 The student is to submit a Draft of Final Report on week 11 and prepare a Presentation/demonstration on week 12. 2. 9 Submission of Final Report & CD and RP Fiesta are on Week 14. RP Fiesta is compulsory to all students. 6 www. dhuam. edu. my

3. 0 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 RESEARCH PROJECT CALENDAR Activities Remarks Research Project briefing and Registration Dateline for changing of title Final listing of groupings and Supervisors 22. 02. 2016 23. 02. 2016 24. 02. 2016 25. 02. 2016 Submission of RP proposal to supervisor. 29. 02. 2016 Proposal Defense 04. 03. 2016 Research Project preparation Seminar Research Project preparation Writing Seminar: Compulsory Research Project preparation MID-SEM BREAK Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Research Project preparation Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Presentation & Demonstration (if applicable) Research Project preparation Draft (Final Report) Submission to Supervisor and Second Examiner Report amendment(s) Submission – Final report & CD Research Project Fiesta 18. 05. 1016 If any 7 01. 06. 2016 www. dhuam. edu. my

4. 0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS Ch 1: Introduction (Appendix D) – Background, Problem Statement, Research Objectives, Significant of Study, Scope of Study. Ch 2: Literature Review (Appendix G) – Discussion on published information in a particular subject area, LR provides background information needed to understand the study. Ch 3: Methodology – A guideline system for solving a problem, with specific components such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools. – Flowchart/Framework of Project. Ch 4: Results and Discussion (Appendix J) Ch 5: Conclusion and Recommendation (Appendix K) References (Appendix L) 8 www. dhuam. edu. my

5. 0 RP EVALUATION SCHEME • Supervisor marks = (A+B+C+D)/55 • Second examiner marks = (C+D)/30 • External examiner marks = E/15 **Passing mark for Research Project = 40% 9 www. dhuam. edu. my

5. 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT § § § Font type: Arial and Size: 11 Margins Spacing Content Examples Sample of References § …………. . RESEARCH PROJECT MANUAL https: //icamrp. wordpress. com ICAM MOODLE 10 www. dhuam. edu. my

5. 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT Contents for proposal • Title Page • Table of contents • Chapter 1 - Introduction Ø Ø Ø Background of study Statement of the problem Research Objectives Scope of Research Expected Results Research Plan (Gantt Chart) • Chapter 2 – Literature Review • Chapter 3 - Methodology 11 www. dhuam. edu. my

5. 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT Length of pages for proposal and final report: Ø The Research Proposal: 3 -5 pages excluding the Title Page, Table of Content and Appendices Ø The Final Report: not be less than 30 pages excluding Title Page, Declaration, Acknowledgement, Table of Content, List of Tables, List of Figures and Appendices 12 www. dhuam. edu. my

5. 2 Gantt Chart Example No. ACTIVITIES 1 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 Sample Testing Data Analysis Preparation Of Chapter 4 Preparation Of Chapter 5 Submission Of Draft (Final Report) Edit Report Submission Of Final Report Preparation For Oral Presentation, Exhibition WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 www. dhuam. edu. my

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