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RESEARCH PROJECT (DVC3014)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

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Module : Research ProjectModule Code : DVC 3014Credit Value : 4.00

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

1.0 INTRODUCTION

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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:

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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1.1 RESEARCH PROJECT COMMITTEE (Engineering & Technology)

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PIC PROGRAMME

HARLINA NGAH COORDINATORZURIADI ZAULKAFILAI DMSNIK MOHD KIFLY AB RASHID DSTNUR FASEHAH MA’AROP DVIMOHD FAIZ YUSOOF DVAAZIELA BINTI LATIF DOSH

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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.

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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.

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3.0 RESEARCH PROJECT CALENDAR

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Week Activities RemarksWeek 1 Research Project briefing and Registration

Dateline for Registration Dateline for changing of titleFinal listing of groupings and Supervisors

22.02.201623.02.201624.02.201625.02.2016

Week 2 Submission of RP proposal to supervisor. 29.02.2016

Week 3 Proposal Defense 04.03.2016 

Week 4 Research Project preparation

Week 5 Research Project preparationSeminar

Writing Seminar: Compulsory

Week 6 Research Project preparation  Week 7 Research Project preparation

MID-SEM 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) 18.05.1016

Week 13 Report amendment(s) If any

Week 14 Submission – Final report & CDResearch Project Fiesta

01.06.2016

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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 CHAPTERS

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5.0 RP EVALUATION SCHEME

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• Supervisor marks = (A+B+C+D)/55

• Second examiner marks = (C+D)/30

• External examiner marks = E/15

**Passing mark for Research Project = 40%

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5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT

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RESEARCH PROJECT MANUALhttps://icamrp.wordpress.com

ICAM MOODLE

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5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT

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Contents for proposal

• Title Page• Table of contents• Chapter 1- Introduction

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

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5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT

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Length of pages for proposal and final report:

The Research Proposal: 3-5 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

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No. ACTIVITIESWEEK

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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

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

5.2 Gantt Chart Example

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Q & A SESSION

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