RESEARCH PROJECT RESEARCH PROJECT (MRP1014)(MRP1014)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

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Module : Research ProjectModule Code : MRP 1014Credit Value : 4.00

PREREQUISITEBusiness Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 4Engineering Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 5

1.01.0 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

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1.01.0 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

The Research Project is mandatory for all ICAM Diploma students as a vital requirement in completing their studies.

1.1 Objectives of RP are:

To develop the students’ basic skills in research.To translate the students’ creativity and innovation into an actual project.To apply all the knowledge and skills gained throughout the module.To develop the students’ self confidence, communication, presentation, writing and time management skills.

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2.02.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIESSTUDENT’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. After that, 1 week is given for the changing of grouping and title.

2.3 The student is required to prepare and submit the proposal to the Supervisor on week 4. Proposal will include an overview of the topic and relevant background material, and a specific plan for carrying out the research.

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2.02.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIESSTUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

2.5 The Writing Seminar for students are scheduled on between week 5 - 8 of the Academic Calendar. Attendance is compulsory.

2.6 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.

2.7 The student is to submit a Draft of Final Report and prepare a Presentation/demonstration on week 12.

2.8 Submission of Final Report and RP Fiesta are on Week 14.

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3.03.0 RESEARCH PROJECT CALENDARRESEARCH PROJECT CALENDAR

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Week Activities RemarksWeek 1 Research Project briefing and Registration Attendance is MANDATORY

Week 2 Dateline for Registration 14.07.2014Week 3 Dateline for changing of title

Final listing of groupings and Supervisors 21.07.2014

Week 4 Submission of RP proposal to supervisor. 25.07.2014Week 5 Research Project preparationWeek 6 Research Project preparation Week 7 Research Project preparation / Seminar Writing Seminar: Compulsory

MID-SEMESTER BREAKWeek 8 Research Project preparationWeek 9 Research Project preparationWeek 10 Research Project preparationWeek 11 Research Project preparation

Draft (Final Report) Submission to SV & SEWeek 12 Presentation & Demonstration (if applicable)Week 13 Report amendment(s) If any Week 14 Submission – Final report & CD

Research Project FiestaRP Fiesta: Compulsory

REVISION WEEKFINAL EXAM

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)

4.0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS4.0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS

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No. ACTIVITIESWEEK

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1 Topic Confirmation & Discussion With Supervisor

2 Preparation Of PSM Proposal

3 Submission Of PSM Proposal

4 Preparation Of Chapter 1

5 Preparation Of Chapter 2

6 Preparation Of Chapter 3

7 Course On Using The Equipment

8 Sample Preparation I) Pure Chitosan

9 Sample Testing

10 Data Analysis

11 Preparation Of Chapter 4

12 Preparation Of Chapter 5

13 Submission Of Draft (Final Report)

14 Edit Report

15 Submission Of Final Report

16 Preparation For Oral Presentation

17 Oral Presentation, Exhibition

4.1 Gantt Chart Example4.1 Gantt Chart Example(for Proposal)(for Proposal)

5.05.0 RP EVALUATION SCHEMERP EVALUATION SCHEME

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5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORTAND FINAL REPORT

Font type: Arial and Size: 11 Margins Spacing Length of Pages for Proposal/Final Report Content Examples Sample of References …………..

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5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORTAND FINAL REPORT

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Length of pages for proposal and final report:

The Research Proposal: 2-5 pages excluding the Title Page, Table of Content and Appendices

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

6.0 RP COMMITTEE 6.0 RP COMMITTEE (Engineering & Technology)(Engineering & Technology)

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PIC PROGRAMME

MOHD IRMAN IBRAHIM COORDINATORMOHD FAIRUS JAMID DSTHARLINA NGAH DMSKHAIRUL AMILIN IBRAHIM DVIMOHD FAIZ YUSOOF DVA

Q & A Q & A SESSIONSESSION

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