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CSP 600- PROJECT FORMULATION

Lecture 1:

An Introduction of Project

Formulation

CS226: BSc ISE Lecture By Dr Ariza Nordin Sept 2011 – Jan 2012

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Course Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Initiate a project by choosing a project (existing situation identification - research problem);

2. Choose the supervisor ( Right support and direction);3. Identify relevant literature (Literature Search);

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3. Identify relevant literature (Literature Search);4. Understand relevant literature (Literature Review); 5. Select appropriate methodology (roadmap);6. Plan for the project accomplishment in consideration

of time frame, budget and risk; and 7. Write a project proposal (towards desired situation)

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Course Strategy of Learning

Your academic project will go through seven different stages:

� Choosing a project

� Project planning

� Literature searching and literature reviews

Writing a proposal

PROJECT

FORMULATION

THE BEGINNING

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� Writing a proposal

� Doing the project

� Presenting the project in written form

� Presenting the project orally, poster or software demonstration

PROJECT

THE END

PROJECT FORMULATION--- IS THE BEGINNING

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Today’s Lecture Outline

1.1. Overview of Academic ProjectOverview of Academic Project

2.2. Requirement & ScopeRequirement & Scope

3.3. Aim &Aim & ExpectationExpectation

4.4. Coordination & SupervisionCoordination & Supervision

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

11..1 1 DefinitionDefinition

11..2 2 Characteristics of Undergradaute Academic ProjectsCharacteristics of Undergradaute Academic Projects

11..3 3 Ownership of Academic ProjectsOwnership of Academic Projects

11..4 4 ResourcesResources

11..5 5 Duration Duration

An academic project at undergraduate level is a critical

component of your degree course. It is an

investigative learning activity – a discovery process

that must have a beginning and an end.

� It provides evidence of knowledge acquired; how

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� It provides evidence of knowledge acquired; how

much you have gained through out your degree

course

� It demonstrates your technical ability and research

and social skill.

� Where substantial independence is expected

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

� Todd et al. (2004) identify the following characteristics:

� Typically undertaken in undergraduate’s final year

� Major piece of work

� Learner determines focus and direction

� Work is carried out on individual basis (but small group

projects increasingly common)

11..1 1 DefinitionDefinition

11..2 2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic ProjectsCharacteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects

11..3 3 Ownership of Academic ProjectsOwnership of Academic Projects

11..4 4 ResourcesResources

11..5 5 Duration Duration

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projects increasingly common)

� Work is supervised

� Work involves stages, usually including a substantial

research component

� Prolonged engagement with a topic

� Has both learning and assessment functionsTodd, M., Bannister, P. and Clegg, S. (2004) Independent inquiry and the undergraduate dissertation: perceptions and

experiences of final year social science students, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 29, pp. 335-355

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

1.1 Definition1.1 Definition

1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects

1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects

1.4 Resources1.4 Resources

1.5 Duration 1.5 Duration

� Therefore, from a student’s perspective, it can be a very

daunting prospect!

� Students often feel they are ‘working in the dark’

� Silén (2003) talks about ‘chaos’ and ‘cosmos’ - a period of

intellectual confusion (chaos) that precedes a qualitative

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intellectual confusion (chaos) that precedes a qualitative

jump in understanding (cosmos)

� Intellectual struggle can be emotionally unsettling, but is an

inherent part of the experience of autonomy

� Adequate support is therefore critical

Silén, C. (2003) Responsibility and independence - what is the role of the educators

and the framework of the educational programme?, paper presented at 11th Improving

Student Learning Conference.

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

1.1 Definition1.1 Definition

1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects

1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects

1.4 Resources1.4 Resources

1.5 Duration 1.5 Duration

�� To the student, the completed To the student, the completed project is:project is:

�� Usually the biggest piece of work a student has tackledUsually the biggest piece of work a student has tackled

�� Possibly the first major piece of written workPossibly the first major piece of written work

�� Almost certainly the first experience of the research process from Almost certainly the first experience of the research process from

start to finishstart to finish

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�� The completed project will be The completed project will be fully ownedfully owned by the faculty. by the faculty.

�� If a project is funded by a third party, a Memorandum of If a project is funded by a third party, a Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) between the faculty and the third Understanding (MoU) between the faculty and the third

party involved has to be agreed upon. Confidential party involved has to be agreed upon. Confidential

information must be clarified prior to signing the MoU.information must be clarified prior to signing the MoU.

But who is the owner of the project :

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

11..1 1 DefinitionDefinition

11..2 2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic ProjectsCharacteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects

11..3 3 Ownership of Academic ProjectsOwnership of Academic Projects

11..4 4 ResourcesResources

11..5 5 Duration Duration

� People

Work is carried out on individual basis (unles the project has

been divided by the supervisor to be distributed accordingly

to a team collaboration initiatives.

The student is responsible for his/her project with the

guidance of his.her supervisor.

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guidance of his.her supervisor.

Efforts and services for prototyping and development must

be by the student.

Writing the final project report must be done by the student.

Only proof reading and formatting can be done by a third

party. All cost of proof reading and formatting will be the

responbility of the student.

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

1.1 Definition1.1 Definition

1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects

1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects

1.4 Resources1.4 Resources

1.5 Duration 1.5 Duration

� Budget

� Data Collection Cost

� All project cost shall be bear by the student inclusive of:

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� Every project students will be bear all cost incurred for

data collection

� Other Project Expenditures

� The student will bear all other cost pertinent to the

project

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

1.1 Definition1.1 Definition

1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects

1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects

1.4 Resources1.4 Resources

1.5 Duration 1.5 Duration

� Facilities and Equipments

� Use of facilities

� Every project students will be allowed to make full use of all facilities available within the faculty or branch

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branch

� Rental

� Students are advised to use available facilities but in case if rental is required by the project, the student will bear all rental cost

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

� Project duration� 2 semesters + your sandwiched in between holidays

This academic project required more effort than other subjects of equivalent credit value

Challenges could include :

1.1 Definition1.1 Definition

1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects1.2 Characteristics of Undergraduate Academic Projects

1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects1.3 Ownership of Academic Projects

1.4 Resources1.4 Resources

1.5 Duration 1.5 Duration

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Challenges could include :

� Information needed for the project might not be readily available; students should be prepared to undertake investigative work

� Project students may need to use telephone, e-mail, fax, industrial or commercial contacts outside the university to gather information, and all these may take time. As such, students are required to keep track of datelines and schedules set for the project.

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Introduction

1.1 Research Topic1.1 Research Topic

1.2 Problem Statement1.2 Problem Statement

1.3 Research Elements1.3 Research Elements

1.4 What is included and excluded?1.4 What is included and excluded?

1.5 Constraints and Limitations1.5 Constraints and Limitations

� All projects should involve elements of or application of Information Systems Engineering concepts or theories

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

� It is really important to do the right project as well as to do the project right. You need to do ‘wow’ project, project that is compelling, not just interesting.

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� Identifying the right area, and the right topic.

� The right topic will be interesting to you, complex, and compelling.

� The project you do as an undergraduate student will set the stage for your career development as a system architect and as an information system engineer.

� Choosing the right topic as an undergraduate student will help you insure that your project will be beneficial for your future career.

The most successful research topics are narrowly focused and

carefully defined, but are important part of broad-ranging, complex

problem.

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Introduction

1.1 Basic Requirements1.1 Basic Requirements

1.2 Problem Statement1.2 Problem Statement

1.3 Research Elements1.3 Research Elements

1.4 What is included and excluded?1.4 What is included and excluded?

1.5 Constraints and Limitations1.5 Constraints and Limitations

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

A problem statement is the description of an issue currently

existing which needs to be addressed. It provides the context for

the academic project/ study and generates the objectives which

the project aims to achieve. The statement of the problem is the

focal point of any academic project/ research. A good problem

statement is just one sentence (with several paragraphs of

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statement is just one sentence (with several paragraphs of

elaboration).

The elaboration could include the related opinions from others;

explanations of how the problem relates to business, social or

political trends via presentation of data that demonstrates the

scope and depth of the problem.

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Introduction

1.1 Basic Requirements1.1 Basic Requirements

1.2 Problem Statement1.2 Problem Statement

1.3 Research Elements1.3 Research Elements

1.4 What is included and excluded?1.4 What is included and excluded?

1.5 Constraints and Limitations1.5 Constraints and Limitations

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

Problem statements often have three elements:

1. The problem itself, stated clearly and with enough contextual detail to

establish why it is important

2. The method of solving the problem, often stated as a claim or a working

thesis

3. The purpose, statement of objective and scope of the project being

proposed.

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These elements should be brief so that the reader does not get lost.

Criteria of problem statement :

• The statement of the problem should clearly indicate what is to be

investigated.

• The actual statement may be in a declarative or in a question form.

• The statement should indicate the variables of interest and the specific

relationship between the variables that are to be studied. .

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Introduction

11..1 1 Basic RequirementsBasic Requirements

11..2 2 Problem StatementProblem Statement

11..3 3 Research ElementsResearch Elements

11..4 4 What is included and excluded?What is included and excluded?

11..5 5 Constraints and LimitationsConstraints and Limitations

Definition :

Research can be defined as the search for knowledge, or as any

systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing

problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a

scientific method.

An element is a component or constituent of a whole or one of the parts

into which a whole may be resolved by analysis:

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

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into which a whole may be resolved by analysis:

Example : Bricks and mortar are elements of every masonry wall.

Research Element:

Component or constituent of a whole or one of the parts into which a

whole may be resolved by systematic investigation, to establish novel

facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new

theories, usually using a scientific method

What will be the research elements of Information System Project

Management?

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Introduction

11..1 1 Basic RequirementsBasic Requirements

11..2 2 Problem StatementProblem Statement

11..3 3 Research ElementsResearch Elements

11..4 4 What is included and excluded?What is included and excluded?

11..5 5 Constraints and LimitationsConstraints and Limitations

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

Project Scope :

The sum of processes, tools and techniques to ensure work is completed

as agreed upon by key stakeholders and the product/services/artifact

delivered is known as the project’s scope.

Understanding who project stakeholders are early steps in determing the

project scope.

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• Scope Planning : Consider resources, duration and complexity of your

project and decide on a scope by defining the work breakdown

structure

• Scope Definition: Develop a detailed project scope statement

• Scope Verification : Discuss with supervisor and agree on the defined

scope, present to proposal coordinator

• Scope Control : Establish a mechanism for controlling changes to

project scope

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Introduction

1.1 Basic Requirements1.1 Basic Requirements

1.2 Problem Statement1.2 Problem Statement

1.3 Research Elements1.3 Research Elements

1.4 What is included and excluded?1.4 What is included and excluded?

1.5 Constraints and Limitations1.5 Constraints and Limitations

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

Definitions

• Constraint: A restriction imposed by the project sponsor that limits the student’s options in conducting the project.

• Limitation: An inability of the student to fully meet the project objectives or fully investigate the issues.

• Assumption: A statement related to the project that is taken as true in the absence of facts, often to accommodate a limitation.

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absence of facts, often to accommodate a limitation.

Constraints, limitations, and assumptions are vital to a successful project .

They:

•Bound (scope) a study effort by identifying what must (or must not) and can

(or cannot) be accomplished.

•Frame the project space and set the stage for the project methodology

development.

•Serve as a “contract” between the project sponsor and the project team.

•Provide a basis for the sponsor to reconcile the study results with how the

project was done

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Introduction

1.1 Aim of FYP 1.1 Aim of FYP

1.2 Skill Acquisition1.2 Skill Acquisition

1.3 Significance of Work1.3 Significance of Work

1.4 Contribution to Knowledge1.4 Contribution to Knowledge

1.5 Originality of Work Done1.5 Originality of Work Done

� General aim is “to expand the student’s intellectual faculties and

capability for learning and problem solving” (Cook, 1980)

� Specific aims:

� Advance scientific and technical knowledge

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

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� Develop ability to formulate problem statement and an

answerable research question (objectives)

� Encourage engagement with literature and search tools

� Develop capacity to organize and carry out research in academic

projects

� Develop writing and presentation skills

� Develop ability to draw conclusions from information collected

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

11..1 1 Aim of FYP Aim of FYP

11..2 2 Skill AcquisitionSkill Acquisition

11..3 3 Significance of WorkSignificance of Work

11..4 4 Contribution to KnowledgeContribution to Knowledge

11..5 5 Originality of Work DoneOriginality of Work Done

Meliorist Model:

ISE PROJECT : The ISE project enables you to embark on a journey that

gives you an opportunity to make your own contribution to both the

business and technical aspects throughout the complete IS lifecycle

with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user needs

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Existing

situation

Desired

situation

{set of actions}

{a project}

Skill Expected to be acquired by students undertaking the course :

- Technical and Social Skill

- Communication Skill

- Research Skill - Written Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Initiative, Oral

Presentation, Adaptability, Planning and Organization, Computer Literacy

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

1.1 Aim of FYP 1.1 Aim of FYP

1.2 Skill Acquisition1.2 Skill Acquisition

1.3 Significance of Work1.3 Significance of Work

1.4 Contribution to Knowledge1.4 Contribution to Knowledge

1.5 Originality of Work Done1.5 Originality of Work Done

Significance: Does the project address an important problem or critical

barrier to progress in the Information System Engineering field? If the

aims of the project are achieved, how will scientific knowledge,

technical capability, and/or ISE practice be improved? How will

successful completion of the aims change the concepts, methods,

technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that

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“The research is a significant advance on previous research. First, the

main feature of investigation of management control systems has been

the budgeting system. Harrison and McKinnon (1999) have argued that a

broader range of features should be addressed. The budgeting system

has often been a critical tool for resource allocation and performance

assessment.”

Example:

technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that

drive the ISE field?

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Introduction

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

Research

discoveries

Current boundary of

world knowledge

Undergraduate

project

An as yet

undiscovered

body of

knowledge

1.1 Aim of FYP 1.1 Aim of FYP

1.2 Skill Acquisition1.2 Skill Acquisition

1.3 Significance of Work1.3 Significance of Work

1.4 Contribution to Knowledge1.4 Contribution to Knowledge

1.5 Originality of Work Done1.5 Originality of Work Done

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discoveries

/invention

project

Contraction of

world knowledge /

loss of certain skills

Postgraduate

project

(contributing to

world

knowledge)

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1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

Originality Originality –– doing something or producing something that has not doing something or producing something that has not

been done beforebeen done before

�� How to be How to be ““originaloriginal””

�� Doing something someone has done before but Doing something someone has done before but

using a different technique or approach ORusing a different technique or approach OR

1.1 Aim of FYP 1.1 Aim of FYP

1.2 Skill Acquisition1.2 Skill Acquisition

1.3 Significance of Work1.3 Significance of Work

1.4 Contribution to Knowledge1.4 Contribution to Knowledge

1.5 Originality of Work Done1.5 Originality of Work Done

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�� Producing or developing something that has not Producing or developing something that has not

been done beforebeen done before

How “original” is your work can be in undergraduate project?How “original” is your work can be in undergraduate project?

Your own thoughts, ideas and development are IMPORTANT

– these are things that people who read your report will be

interested in

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Introduction

11..1 1 CoordinatorsCoordinators

11..2 2 SupervisorsSupervisors

11..3 3 Role of SupervisorsRole of Supervisors

11..4 4 Supervision StylesSupervision Styles

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

� The Project Coordinator shall in full attempt initiates the learning process by providing lectures and individual sessions to disseminate project foundation knowledge and framework;

The project coordinators as a team coordinates the project formulation (CSP600) and the Project (CSP650). As the starting phase:

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knowledge and framework;

� The Project Coordinator shall assess project proposal;

� The Project Coordinator plays a central role in the initial matching of supervisor and student; and

� The Project Coordinator also ensures that a healthy supervisor-student relationship is maintained throughout the student’s program

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Introduction

1.1 Coordinators1.1 Coordinators

1.2 Supervisors1.2 Supervisors

1.3 Role of Supervisors1.3 Role of Supervisors

1.4 Supervision Styles1.4 Supervision Styles

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

� A person should agree to be a student’s main supervisor only if he or she:

� Feels appropriately qualified and up-to-date in the specific field of

the academic project and

� Is able to be formally involved for the 2 semester duration of the

research program

� The main supervisor must be a full-time confirmed academic member or a

full-time academic member approved by the Enterprise Systems Research

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full-time academic member approved by the Enterprise Systems Research

Group of the faculty .

� Projects may be supervised by one or more persons. The Project

Supervisor has overall responsibility for the direction and supervision of

the project. In the case of students undertaking projects off-site (for

example in industry) where this may prove difficult, an academic

supervisor should be appointed who will liaise closely with the local

supervisor and ensure that appropriate supervision is given throughout the

project.

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Introduction

11..1 1 CoordinatorsCoordinators

11..2 2 SupervisorsSupervisors

11..3 3 Role of SupervisorsRole of Supervisors

11..4 4 Supervision StylesSupervision Styles

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

� Refer to Educational Guidance and Psychological Momentum

(Cook, 1980), the roles are:

� Educational guidance:

� Decision making - topic selection, research question, methods

Planning - stages and deadlines

The supervisor has both educational and psychological roles:

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� Planning - stages and deadlines

� Scientific training - analysis and deduction

� Technical training - statistical analyses, report writing

� Psychological momentum:

� Maintenance of student motivation

� Development of self confidence

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1.1 Coordinators1.1 Coordinators

1.2 Supervisors1.2 Supervisors

1.3 Role of Supervisors1.3 Role of Supervisors

1.4 Supervision Styles1.4 Supervision Styles

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

� Styles varied widely from Formal (fixed timetable, written records

of meetings, formal contract) to Informal (initiate preliminary

meeting, then leave it to the student)

� Most students appreciated some formality (e.g. setting date of

next meeting, specific tasks, deadlines for milestones)

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next meeting, specific tasks, deadlines for milestones)

� Others appreciated ‘space’ and autonomy

� It is good if the student and supervisor could agree in the

beginning on how the student likes to be supervised”

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Introduction

1.1 Coordinators1.1 Coordinators

1.2 Supervisors1.2 Supervisors

1.3 Role of Supervisors1.3 Role of Supervisors

1.4 Supervision Styles1.4 Supervision Styles

1. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROJECT

2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS

3. AIM & EXPECTATION

4. COORDINATION & SUPERVISION

Supervision Styles

Active• Welcome student contact

• Provides advice

• Ask for opinions,

explanations, justifications

• Active facilitator

• Initiate contact

• Explicit schedules,

contracts

• Tend to be directive

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DirectIndirect

Passive

• Don’t arrange meetings

• Non-directive

• Wait for students to think

things through & solve

problems

• Generally disinterested

• Unresponsive to student

needs

• Non-directive

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Conclusion : A Point to Ponder

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How the student

define the current

problem to be solved

How the student

propose the projectHow the student

Implements the

project

What the

stakeholder really

wanted.

QUESTIONS ?QUESTIONS ?