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University College of Technology Sarawak School of Business and Management

Business Research Methods

Process Flow Chart and Log Book Format

October 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 FLOW CHART 03

2.0 PROJECT TITLE PROPOSAL FORM 04

3.0 LOGBOOK 3.1 Cover Page 05

3.2 Information Page 06

3.3 Planning Page 07

3.4 Weekly Summary Page 08

4.0 MARK DISTRIBUTION 09

5.0 EVALUATION FORMS 5.1 Project Evaluation by the Supervisor 10

5.2 Presentation Evaluation by the Panel 12

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FLOW CHART OF FINAL YEAR PROJECT (FYP)

START

Briefing to the students

Proposal of the titles

(From lecturers or students)

Title review

Title evaluation

List of the titles will be displayed

to the students

Selection of title and supervisor

by students

Submission of the Project Title

Proposal Form

Project progress and

presentation to the supervisors

Writing of project report

Evaluation

Final presentation

Report submission

END

Improve/repeat

Week 01

Week 01

Week 02

Week 02

Week 02

Week 03 - 13

Week 03 - 13

Week 13

Week 13 - 14

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY SARAWAK

PROJECT TITLE PROPOSAL FORM (MBB3724) REMINDER

Students need to complete this form, get it signed by the Proposed Supervisor and submit the form to School in the second week of academic semester. Students need to attach Subject Registration Form approved by HOP/Academic Advisor.

PART A: STUDENT INFORMATION Name: ……………………………………………………………………….

Matric No: …………………………… Session: ……………………. Semester: 1 2

Program: …………………………………………………………………………

Date: …………………………………… Signature: …………………………………

PART B: SUPERVISOR INFORMATION

Name: ………………………………………………………………………………..

Date: …………………………………… Signature: ………………………………………

PART C: PROJECT TITLE (BY STUDENT / SUPERVISOR) Project Title:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….....

PART D: CONFIRMATION BY COORDINATOR

Comment (if any):

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Name: .................................................. Date: ................................ Signature: …………….

PART F: APPROVED BY HEAD OF PROGRAMME Comment (if any):

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name: ………………………………….. Date: ……………………… Signature: ……………..

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University College of Technology Sarawak School of Business and Management

Business Research Methods Progress Report

PROJECT TITLE

STUDENT NAME & ID NO.

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STUDENT INFORMATION

Semester/Session : ……………………………………………….…….

Student Name : …………………………………………………………

Matrix No. : …………………………

IC No. : ……………………………

Email : ………………………………

No Tel/HP : …………………………

Address : …………………………………………………………....

…………………………………………………………….

Project Title : ……………………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………..

Supervisor(s) : (i) ………………………………………………………………

(ii) …………………………………………………………..…

(iii) ……………………………………………………….………….

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BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS - GANTT CHART

Month

Activity

MEETING DATE BETWEEN STUDENT AND SUPERVISOR

No. Week Meeting Summary of Discussion Supervisor

Date Signature

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RESEARCH PROJECT SUMMARY

The sheet must be written every week and must be compiled as a project progress report

Week: ....................... Project Level:

Research

Methodology

Analysis

Summary

Achievement based on Gantt chart:

.................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................

This week progress Next week plan

Date: ................................ Supervisor Signature: ................................................

Cop Rasmi:

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MARK DISTRIBUTION FOR DEGREE PROGRAM

Overall Mark 100 %

Project Report Presentation

Management (Log Book) 45% 25%

30%

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

SARAWAK

PROJECT EVALUATION FORM

NAME OF STUDENT : _____________________________________________________________________

MATRIC NO : ______________________

PROJECT TITLE : _______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

PROGRAM : _____________________________________________________________

NAME OF SUPERVISOR : ______________________________________________________________

PART A: PROJECT MANAGEMENT (To be filled by Supervisor) No. Marking Criteria W Evaluation Level, EL Mark

(WxEL)

1 Log Book – Descriptions of task that have been performed, the problem statement, the method of implementation, the method of implementation, tools and technique used.

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1

2

3

4

5

15

2 Initiative & Attitude – Frequency of meeting with supervisor, and demonstrate motivation to accomplish the project

5

1

2

3

4

5

25

3 Planning & Implementation – Progress of project is according to plan.

4 1 2 3 4 5 20

TOTAL MARKS 60

ACTUAL TOTAL MARKS ( ___x 30 %) 60

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Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………..

Supervisor’s Name: ………………………………………………..

Date: ………………………………………

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PART B: REPORT (To be filled by Assessor) No. Marking Criteria W Evaluation Level, EL Mark

(WxEL)

1 Writing – Correct grammar and definition, consistency and continuity in writing, cohesivess

2 1 2 3 4 5 10

2 Abstract (English & Bahasa Melayu) 1 1 2 3 4 5 5

3 Research Background – Consistent with title and problem statement of project

3 1 2 3 4 5 15

4 Problem Statements 3 1 2 3 4 5 15

5 Research Questions (RQs), Research Objectives & Conceptual Model– Relevant to the project title and scope.

3 1 2 3 4 5 15

6 Scope, Operational Definitions, Significant of the study

2 1 2 3 4 5 10

7 Literature Review – Appropriate with project title, comprehensive and most recent publications used and documented proficiently (observe number of articles, etc)

10 1 2 3 4 5 50

8 Methodology – Systematic approach, procedures and correct tools and techniques used to achieve the project objectives

8 1 2 3 4 5 40

9 References – According to format, list references correspond with text in the report.

3 1 2 3 4 5 15

10 Neatness – Report presented in good and tidy condition

1 1 2 3 4 5 5

TOTAL MARKS 180

ACTUAL TOTAL MARKS ( ___x 45 %) 180

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Assessor’s Signature: ………………………………………………..

Assessor’s Name: ………………………………………………..

Date: ………………………………………

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY SARAWAK

PROJECT PRESENTATION EVALUATION FORM

NAME OF STUDENT : _____________________________________________________________________

MATRIC NO : ________________________________________________________________

PROJECT TITLE : ________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ NAME OF SUPERVISOR: ________________________________________________________________

The student did not attend the presentation session, therefore he/she is subjected to be failed. PART C: PROJECT PRESENTATION (To be filled by Panel)

No. Marking Criteria W Evaluation Level, EL Mark (WxEL)

1 Communication – Able to communicate fluently and easy to understand.

3 1 2 3 4 5 15

2 Interaction – Able to interact politely, effectively and confidently with the panels

3

1

2

3

4

5

15

3 Explanation – Able to explain clearly and show in depth understanding of the project matters.

5 1 2 3 4 5 25

4 Time – Able to present within time allocated 2 1 2 3 4 5 10

5 Slide – Informative and creative 3 1 2 3 4 5 15

6 Questions & Answers – Able to answer all questions independently

4 1 2 3 4 5 20

TOTAL MARKS 100

ACTUAL TOTAL MARKS ( ___x 25 %) 100

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Panel Signature Name of Panel Date

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Panel Signature Name of Panel Date

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Panel Signature Name of Panel Date

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