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FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECTGUIDELINES

FOR

SUPERVISORS AND STUDENTS

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS

Bandar Seri Iskandar, 31750 Tronoh,

Perak Darul RidzuanTel: (05) 368-7565 Fax: (05) 365-6176

Doc. Ref. No. : UTP-ACA-PROG-FYP-01

Issue Version : 2.0

Date :



TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. PURPOSE 2

3. SCOPE OF WORK 2

4. RESPONSIBILITIES 3

4.1 FYP Committee

4.2 Supervisor

4.3 Co-supervisor

4.4 Panel of examiners

4.5 Students

5. PROJECT PROCESS FLOW 85.1 Submission of Titles and Project Synopsis

5.2 Approval on Project Title, Synopsis and Assignment of Supervisor

5.3 Selection of Project Titles

5.4 Allocation of Approved Project Title

5.5 Submission of Preliminary Report/Progress Report

5.6 Approval for Purchase and Usage of Resources and Services

5.7 Submission of Progress Report

5.8 Submission of Interim/Final Draft

5.9 Project Exhibition

5.10 Oral Presentation

5.11 Submission of Bound Copy of Project Dissertation5.12 Grading of Project

6. WRITING FORMAT 13

6.1 Preliminary Report/Progress Report/Interim Report/

Dissertation Outline

6.2 General Writing Format

6.3 General Content

7. SEMINAR 19

8. EVALUATION 20

9. GRADING SCHEME 20

10. COPYRIGHT 21

11. BARRING OF STUDENT 21

12. PLAGIARISM 22

13. COPYRIGHT 23

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14. APPENDICES 24

APPENDIX 1-1: Organisation Chart on Management of the Final Year Project

APPENDIX 1-2: Final Year Project Process Flow

APPENDIX 2-1: Suggested Milestone for the First Semester of 2 Semester Final Year Project

APPENDIX 2-2: Suggested Milestone for the Second Semester of 2 Semester

Final Year Project.

APPENDIX 2-3: Suggested Milestone for the One Semester Final Year Project

APPENDIX 3-1: FORM 01












APPENDIX 4-1: SAMPLE OF PAGE SETUP

APPENDIX 5-1: SAMPLE OF DOCUMENTING SOURCES

APPENDIX 5-2: SAMPLE OF REFERENCE FORMATS

APPENDIX 6-1: SAMPLE OF TITLE PAGE

APPENDIX 6-2: SAMPLE OF FRONT HARD COVER

APPENDIX 7-1: SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL

APPENDIX 7-2: SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY

APPENDIX 8-1: SAMPLE OF ABSTRACT

APPENDIX 9-1: SAMPLE OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. INTRODUCTION

All final year students in UTP are required to undertake a final year project (FYP)

paper, which is a design and/or research-based subject. This course is a compulsory

element in all programmes offered in UTP except for chemical engineering studentswhere this course becomes elective for students with CGPA higher than 3.0. The

credit hours and the semesters in which it is offered vary according to programmes as

in Table 1 below.

Table 1: FYP Credit hours/Semesters for each Programme

Programmes Course Code Credit hours / Semester

Chemical Engineering CAB 4163 3 credit hours / 1 semester Mechanical Engineering MAB4012/4024 6 credit hours / 2 semesters

Electrical Engineering EAB4012/4034 6 credit hours / 2 semesters

Civil Engineering VAB4022/4034 6 credit hours / 2 semesters

Information Technology TAB3012/4014 6 credit hours / 2 semesters

Information System TAB3012/4014 6 credit hours / 2 semester

Petroleum Engineering 6 credit hours / 2 semester

It requires students to do research, design and/or development work in each discipline,

especially on real-world problems which would motivate them to produce practical

solutions. It is an opportunity for students to use the tools and techniques of problem-

solving to solve the problems they have encountered. With this approach, the learning

process is gained through 'by-doing' experience. Management concepts which provide

students with skills required for managing a project are also incorporated. Thus, the

students are expected to be well rounded by mastering various useful disciplines,

which will enable them to participate and prepare for future employment.

Working under the guidance of supervisor(s), students may shape the direction of

what they want to be in the near future, as well as gain better understanding of the

responsibilities they have to shoulder when they undertake a project. Teamwork spirit

will be inculcated with the development of good and professional relationship with

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their supervisor(s) and colleagues. The undertaken project can also be used as a basis

for job employment by fully exploiting the learning process they have gone through,

the skills they have gathered and the experience they have gained from undertaking

the project.

This guideline is prepared for students and supervisors to enable them to execute

their respective roles and responsibilities in an effective manner, hence benefiting

both parties. With that, the success of implementation of this course can then be

realised.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of the project is to develop a framework, which will enhance students'

skills in the process of applying knowledge, expanding thoughts, solving problems

independently and presenting findings through minimum guidance and supervision.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The project can be in the form of laboratory experiments, computer programming,

modelling, simulations, analysis and product design. The area and scope of the project

should be narrowed down so that the project is feasible and could be completed within

the allocated time frame. The project work must exhibit element of originality, which

indicates the maturity level for the final year bachelor degree programme.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

A team comprising of FYP Committee, Coordinator, Supervisor, Co-supervisor, Panel

of examiners and Students is formed to manage the final year project paper. They

should work closely with each other as shown in Appendix 1-1. I t i s the

responsibilities of each party to ensure that a project would be completed and

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delivered within the project time frame. The team responsibilities are indicated as in

the Project Process Flow in Appendix 1-2.

4.1 FYP Committee

The Chairman of the FYP Committee for each Programme is the respective

Head of Department. The Coordinator and committee members are appointed

by the Head of Department.

4.1.1 The main tasks and responsibilities of the Coordinator are as follows:

a) To produce a milestone for managing final year project as

shown in Appendix 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3.

b) To identify the students who have registered for a final year

project.

c) To distribute the FYP Guidelines to students and supervisors.

d) To plan and manage the final year project process.

e) To collect the suggestions of project title proposal from the

lecturers, trainee lecturers, other staff and students. Please refer

to Form 01 in Appendix 3-1.

f) To submit all the project proposals to FYP Committee for

approval and to assign supervisor(s).

g) To release the list of approved projects for students' selection.

h) To collect the list of project titles selected by students. Please

refer to Form 02 in Appendix 3-2.

i) To forward Form 02 to FYP Committee for approval.

j) To release the FYP Committee's decision on project titles and

supervisor(s).

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k) To brief the students and supervisors on the project

requirements based on the guidelines.

l) To co-ordinate a committee meeting to appoint panel of

examiners.

m) To endorse Form 03 and forward the form to FYP Committee

Chairman for approval on purchasing consumables and

equipment, technical support, nomination of advisors and other

related resources for the project. Please refer to Form 03 in

Appendix 3-3.

n) To arrange students’ oral presentation at the end of the

semester.

o) To collect the interim report/dissertation final draft from

students and forward it to the examiner for evaluation during

oral presentation at the end of the semester.

p) To compile the students’ assessment marks.

q) To collect three (3) hard cover copies of final dissertation from

students.

r) To coordinate post-mortem exercise. Please refer to Form 08

and 09 in Appendix 3-08 and 3-09.

s) To compile and retain Form 01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 and

12 for at least one year after graduation for auditing purposes.

4.1.2 The tasks of the FYP Committee Chairman and Committee

Members are as follows:

a) The Chairman is responsible for all final decision based on the

committee’s recommendations.

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b) To ensure the initial project proposal is relevant to student’s

field of study.

c) To approve project title proposals.

d) To assign project supervisor(s).

e) To assign project titles to students.

f) To appoint Panel of Examiners.

g) To endorse final project grades.

h) To approve proposal on purchasing consumables and

equipment, technical support, nomination of advisors and other

resources related to projects.

4.2 Supervisor

Students will be supervised by one main supervisor, who is knowledgeable in

relevant field of expertise. Their responsibilities can be summarised as

follows:

(a) To work together with students until the submission of the final report.

(b) To assist students on the accessibility of the tools needed in the project.

(c) To monitor the schedule and progress of the students and their projects.

(d) To assist and guide students on the project and the preparation of

preliminary report (initial proposal), progress report and interim

report/dissertation according to the approved format.

(e) To assess students’ performance.

(f) To deliver their part of evaluation. Please refer to grading structure of

Table 3 in Section 8.

(g) To nominate a co-supervisor and notify the Coordinator.

(h) To forward proposal to Coordinator for endorsement on purchasing

consumables and equipment, technical support, nomination of advisors

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and other related resources for the project. Please refer to Form 03 in

Appendix 3-3.

(i) To nominate Examiner(s) to FYP Committee.

(j) To compile and retain all evaluation for at least one year after

graduation for auditing purposes.

4.3 Co-Supervisor

The Co-Supervisor may be nominated by the Supervisor to assist

students in very specialized areas. The Co-Supervisor can be internal or

external (from outside UTP). The Co-Supervisor must be officially

appointed and is entitled for payment. The Co-Supervisor’s

responsibility is to guide students in solving specific task within his

expertise as and when necessary within the project time frame. In certain

cases, the Co-Supervisor may represent on behalf of the Supervisor in

oral presentation, evaluating the students’ progress and final dissertation.

4.4 Panel of Examiners

The FYP Committee appoints the Panel of Examiners. The Examiners will

function as project evaluators who are responsible to evaluate the oral

presentation and dissertation. Refer to Table 3 in Section 8. The Examiners

will be one from industry and one lecturer from other programmes. If it is not

possible to get an External Examiner from industry, FYP Committee can

appoint another lecturer from the same programme as a replacement.

4.5 Students

In completing the project, students are required to demonstrate their ability to

integrate fundamental knowledge in developing techniques, methods and

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analyses. Students should take their own initiative such as proposing a title for

their project on their own. They are also required to work independently

through exercising self-discipline, self-management and job co-ordination

while undertaking the project. If working in a group, the students are expected

to exercise teamwork, co-operation, and trustworthiness to ensure the success

of the project.

Among the expected responsibilities are:

(a) To select a project topic on their own or the one suggested by the

Supervisor.

(b) To produce a preliminary report which clearly defines the objective(s)

and the scope of project work.

(c) To plan meeting schedule with their Supervisor.

(d) To adhere to the meeting schedule with the Supervisor for the purpose

of updating the progress and seeking advice on project matters.

(e) To record progress activities of their project in a logbook weekly and

compile it properly for record keeping.

(f) To submit the logbook to Supervisor during each meeting and to be

endorsed by Supervisor.

(g) To be responsible in finding alternative solutions for problems

encountered such as computer crashes and instrument failure.

(h) To submit all reports on time with no exception.

5. PROJECT PROCESS FLOW

The final year Project Flow Sheet is shown in Appendix 1-2.

5.1 Submission of Titles and Project Synopsis

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(a) Lecturers will submit project proposals according to their interests

and expertises to the coordinator

(b) Students are also encouraged to propose their own project proposals

based on their interest and experience.

(c) All proposals must be submitted to FYP Coordinator for each

department using Form 01 as in Appendix 3-1 before the start of the

new semester.

5.2 Approval on Project Proposal and Assignment of Supervisor

a) The Coordinator will forward the list to the FYP committee for

approval.

b) The project proposal will be reviewed by the FYP Committee to ensure

the viability of the project.

c) The proposer will be called by the FYP Committee, if any clarification

is required.

d) Once the project is approved, the FYP Committee will endorse a

supervisor for the project.

e) The Coordinator will advertise the list of approved projects to the

students.

5.3 Selection of Project Titles

a) Students who did not submit a project proposal or their proposal have

been rejected by the FYP committee of the department, have to select a

maximum of three (3) titles from the given list in any order of

preference and submit to the Coordinator by using Form 02 in

Appendix 3-2.

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b) The Coordinator will forward the students’ selections list to the FYP

Committee for them to assign approved projects to students.

5.4 Allocation of Approved Project Title

a) Students will be informed by the Coordinator on the awarded project

5.5 Submission of Preliminary Report/ Progress Report 1

Towards this submission, student should be able to fulfil the criteria as in

Form 04.

a) Write an abstract of the study

b) Identify problem statement, objective and scope of the study

c) Write the literature review

d) Explain the methodology to be used in the study

The procedure of the submission is as follows:

a) Students submit Preliminary Report/ Progress Report 1 to

Supervisor.

b) Supervisor will evaluate the report and submit the marks to the

Coordinator using Form 04 (Appendix 3-4).

5.6 Approval for Purchase and Usage of Resources and Services

a) If required, Supervisor will forward Form 03 (Appendix 3-3) to

Coordinator for the purchase of consumables and equipment,

nomination of Advisor(s), request for technical support, visit and other

resources related to the project as necessary. The Coordinator will then

forward the form to FYP Chairman for approval.

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5.7 Submission of Progress Report / Progress Report 2 (Semester 1)

Towards the submission, students should be able to:

a) Write an abstract of the study

b) Identify problem statement, objective and scope of the study

c) Write the literature review

d) Explain the methodology to be used in the study

e) Report on the findings of the study

The procedures for submission are as follows:

a) Students will submit a Progress Report / Progress Report 2 to the

Supervisor .

b) Supervisor will evaluate the Progress Report and submit the marks to

the Coordinator using Form 05 as in Appendix 3-5.

5.8 Seminar

In this seminar students should be able to verbally report the progress of

their project with the supervisor, fellow students and other lecturers

attending the seminar. The seminar is also an avenue for the student to

get feedback on how to improve their project.

The seminar can be organised in small or large groups.

5.9 Project Exhibition

In this section, students should be able to:

a) Explain verbally to the audience about their project, through the

poster that they have designed.

b) demonstrate their ability to answer questions from the audience

effectively.

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The procedures of project exhibition are as follows:

a. Students are required to produce poster for an exhibition at

departmental level

b. The evaluation of the poster is using Form 10 in Appendix 3-10.

c. The appointed internal examiner within the department will

evaluate the students’ posters.

5.10 Submission of Interim / Final Draft (Semester 2)

Towards the submission, students should be able to explain in writing

about the contents of the project and its significance, like the problem

statement, objectives, scope, literature review, methodology used, results,

conclusions and recommendations.

The procedures for submission are as follows:

a) Students are required to submit a draft for supervisors to vet and

approve.

b) Students will submit three (3) copies of final draft of their

dissertation to the Coordinator who will distribute them to the

Examiners. For two semester projects, students have to submit an

interim report whereby the contents are slightly similar to the final

dissertation.

c) Examiners will evaluate the draft using Form 06 in Appendix 3-6

after the oral presentation.

5.11 Oral Presentation

In this session, students should be able to:

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a. verbally report the outcome of their final year project

b. demonstrate how well they are able to explain and understand the

project that they have been working on.

c. utilize their skills in oral presentation.

The procedures are as follows:

a) Oral presentation and evaluation will be conducted at scheduled time

using Form 07 in Appendix 3-7.

b) The Examiners will give comments on the final draft / interim report

and the oral presentation of the project.

c) Students have to defend their findings in the reports and make

necessary amendments as suggested by the Examiner before

submitting the final dissertation or interim report .

d) The presentation contents may focus on the following items:

Problem Statement

Objectives and Scope of Study

Literature Review

Procedure/Methodology

Results and Findings

Conclusion and Recommendation

e) The Panel of Examiners comprises the supervisor, an external

examiner and an internal examiner.

f) For FYP 1, the FYP Committee may not necessarily invite the

external examiner to evaluate the oral presentation and the

interim report in the first semester.

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5.11 Submission of Hard-Bound Copy of Project Dissertation

a) Students must submit three (3) copies of project dissertations to Co-

ordinator as a reference for :

i. Supervisor

ii. Department

iii. Library

b) Students who fail to submit the hard-bound dissertation will not

receive their transcript results from the Examination Unit.

5.12 Grading of Project

a) The Coordinator will compile all the marks and obtain endorsement

from the FYP Committee.

b) The Coordinator will submit the endorsed result to the Exam Unit or

grading as mentioned in Section 9.

6. WRITING FORMAT

The writing of the preliminary report (initial report), progress report, interim report

and dissertation should adhere to the following format.

6.1 Preliminary Report/Progress Report/Interim Report/Dissertation Outline

The report consists of many parts arranged in a certain order. It is

recommended that the contents be arranged in the following order:

a) Title Page

b) Certification (only applicable for dissertation)

c) Abstract

d) Acknowledgements (only applicable for dissertation)

e) Table of Contents

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f) List of Figures

g) List of Tables

h) Abbreviations and Nomenclatures

i) Chapter 1: Introduction

- Background

- Problem Statement

- Objectives and Scope of Study

j) Chapter 2: Literature Review and/or Theory

k) Chapter 3: Methodology/Project Work

l) Chapter 4: Results and Discussion

m) Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation

n) References

o) Appendices

Students may write more than five chapters in their dissertations.

6.2 General Writing Format

Students must follow specific guidelines for writing all the reports as indicated

in Section 6.

a) Language

The dissertation must be written in an acceptable and formal English.

Use the passive voice.

b) Font and Spacing

All text should be 1.5 spacing between lines and 3 spacing between

paragraphs (Times New Roman regular font-style, size 12) written on a

white A4 paper on one side of each sheet.

The following however should be single spaced:

Tables and figures

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Computer programs/source codes (must be reduced to font size

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c) Length

The maximum length of the report, excluding appendices is as follows:

Preliminary Report - 5 pages

Progress Report - 15 pages

Interim Report - 25 pages

Dissertation - 50 pages

Students are encouraged to use brief and straightforward wordings and

avoid jargon and passive voice as much as possible.

d) Pagination

All pages must be numbered in proper sequence from introduction to

the end of the report including pages on figures, tables, computer

programs and appendices. All front materials are numbered in small

Roman numerals (e.g. i, ii, iii). Page numbers appear by themselves

and are not to be enclosed in parenthesis, hyphens or other decorative

symbols. Page number must be positioned at the bottom and centred.

Please refer to Appendix 4-1.

e) Margin

The top, bottom and right margins are 25 mm except the left margin,

which is 40 mm. Please refer to Appendix 4-1. All paragraphs should

start from the left margin.

f) Mathematical Equations

Mathematical equations must be spaced out; superscript and subscript

must be clearly shown and numbered.

g) Heading

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The report should not have more than three levels of numbered

headings as follows:

FIRST-LEVEL HEAD

1.1 Second-Level Head

1.1.1 Third-Level Head

All headings should be in Times New Roman and bold. Chapter and

major headings should be in capitals and in 14 font size and 12 font

size, respectively. Secondary and tertiary headings should be in title

case and in 12 font size. If there are more than three levels of headings,

please use italised bold font.

h) Tables and Figures

Tables and figures are considered part of the report if it is within the

main text. If they have the size that less than a page, they should be

inserted into the text near the point of reference with a 3 spacing from

the text. Tables should be on the same page. Margin limits of figures

and tables should be the same as the full-page text. All tables and

figures should be numbered consecutively. Table heading should be

positioned at the top middle of each table. The numbers for figure

should be positioned at the bottom middle of each figure. Refer to each

table or figure clearly in the text before placing it on the page. (For

example, “Figure 1 below shows ….)

i) Documenting Sources

Students are required to cite the sources from which ideas they are

using. Please refer to Appendix 5-1. The documentation system to

be used is American Psychological Association (APA).

j) References

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The method of writing references must follow the standard format. The

sample reference format is in Appendix 5-2. This sample is using the

APA system.

k) Title Page

The title page of preliminary report (initial proposal), progress report

and interim report/dissertation should be set out in accordance with

the attached specimen sheet in Appendix 6-1 and should include the

following:

The title of the dissertation.

The full name of the candidate in FULL.

The degree for which he/she is submitting the dissertation.

The month and year in which the dissertation is submitted.

The Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS address.

Students must submit three (3) hard cover copies of their dissertation to the

Coordinator. The Academic Office will keep one copy and the other one will

be kept in the Library. The hard cover colour for each programme is listed in

Table 2. Please refer to Appendix 6-2 for the writing format for the front hard

cover.

Table 2: Hard cover colour for each Programme

Programme Colour

Chemical Engineering Dark Green

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Dark Brown

Mechanical Engineering Maroon

Civil Engineering Black

Information Technology/Information System Dark Blue

Petroleum Engineering & Geoscience Dark Red

6.4 General Content

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This section will elaborate more about the general content needed in each part

for each report format.

a) Title Page

The title of the report should reflect the focus on core issues of the

project work or related to it.

b) Certification

This section is divided into two: certification of approval and

certification of originality, as in Appendix 7-1 and 7-2. The

certification of approval should be signed by Supervisor after he/she is

satisfied with the corrections or amendments done by the student.

c) Abstract

An abstract is a short version of a report. It covers the report’s purpose,

scope, methodology, results and conclusion. Abstract should be not

more than one page as in Appendix 8-1.

d) Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements should include the names of the contributors to the

project work including the supervisors and the members of the group,

preferably not more than one page.

e) Table of Contents

Table of Contents lists all headings and sub-headings, tables, figures,

appendices, bibliography with the page numbers. It also includes the

certification, abstract and acknowledgement (if applicable). Please

refer to the sample in Appendix 9-1.

f) Introduction

Introduction must include the background of the project, the problem

statement, the objective(s) and scope of the study. Problem statement

needs to focus on the situation of the problem and research question

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which lead to the objective(s) of the study. Students are required to

clarify the boundary project work to ensure the feasibility within the

given time frame.

g) Literature Review and/or Theory

Literature Review is the analytical, critical and objective review of

written materials on the chosen topic and area. It provides the

background information on the research question and to identify what

others have said and/or discovered about the question. It contains all

relevant theories, hypotheses, facts and data which are relevant to the

objective and the findings of the project.

h) Methodology/Project Work

Methodology refers to methods/procedure used by the student to

achieve the objective(s) of the project. The methods/procedure must be

relevant and acceptable.

i) Results and Discussion

This section presents the finding or outcome of project work. All the

gathered data from the project work must be presented in the form of

tables and figures such as graph, diagram or others. The data need to be

analysed, and the results need to be discussed.

j) Conclusion and Recommendation

Conclusion highlights the most significant findings in relation to the

objective(s) of the project. This section should also include

recommendations for future project work.

k) References

This section is the list of references used in the project. The method of

writing references must follow the standard format. Please refer to the

sample of reference format in Appendix 5-2.

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l) Appendices

Lengthy calculations, figures, raw data, computer programs/source

codes, outputs, etc. are to be enclosed as appendices. They should be

titled and numbered in chronological order and capital letters. The

appendices and their titles need to be listed in the Table of Contents.

Provide title for each appendix, like “Appendix 1. Questionnaire

Sample”.

7. SEMINAR

a) The purpose of this seminar is to report the progress of the project that the

student is working on and get the feedback from the supervisor to improve their

work. In this seminar, students should be able to:

a. Demonstrate their ability to verbally explain their project before an

audience

b. Utilize their skills in oral presentation

b) The procedure of conducting a seminar is up to the discretion of each

department. The evaluation will be based on the form 11, Seminar Assessment

Form in Appendix 3-11 and form 12 in Appendix 3-12.

8. EVALUATION

Students are evaluated based on their capability in undertaking the project, producing

the written report and presenting the result. Overall commitment, as well as personal

conduct, is also to be observed at all time. The main components of evaluation and the

grading structure are given in Table 3.1, Table 3.2 and Table 3.3.

Table 3.1: Grading Structure for ONE Semester Programme for ChemicalEngineering only.

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Assessment Contribution (%)

Supervisor Panel of Examiners

Preliminary Report 2.5 -

Progress Report 2.5 -

Exhibition / Exposition - 10

Seminar 5Dissertation 30 20

Oral Presentation 10 20

Total 45 55

Table 3.2: Grading Structure for TWO Semester Programme (Part 1)



Preliminary Report 5 -

Progress Report 5 -

Seminar 10

Dissertation/Interim 30 20


Total 50 50

Table 3.3: Grading Structure for TWO Semester Programme (Part 2)



Progress Report I 2.5 -

Progress Report II 2.5 -

Exhibition / Exposition - 10

Seminar 5

Dissertation 30 20


Total 45 55

9. GRADING SCHEME

Students will be graded according to the UTP grading scheme as in Table 4.

Table 4: UTP Grading Scheme

Score Grade Point

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85 – 100 A 4.0

80 – 84.9 A- 3.75

75 – 79.9 B+ 3.5

65 -74.9 B 3.0

55 – 64.9 C+ 2.5

50 – 54.9 C 2.0

45 – 49.9 D+ 1.540 – 44.9 D 1.0

0 - 39.9 F 0.0

10. CLAIMS

Students are entitled to final year project claims of RM 250 per semester for the

following items.

a) Consumables and equipment

b) Testing/technical support

c) Consultation or other support

d) Travel/visit for data requisition (with the most economical

mode of travel)

e) Procurement of data

f) Exhibition posters

All claims shall be submitted using Form 03 to the Supervisor, required support

from the Coordinator and to be endorsed by FYP Chairman.

11. BARRING OF STUDENT

a) Barring from continuing the project

i) Students shall be barred from the project on week 9 if TWO (2)

consecutive reports are not submitted by Week 8. As a consequence,

students will earn a grade of F.

ii) Students will also be barred if they do not officially select the topic (fail to

submit Form 1 and 2).

b) Barring from presentation

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Students shall be barred from the presentation if they do not participate in

both the seminar and exposition. As a consequence, students will earn a

grade of F and will not be allowed to submit their thesis.

12. PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic

work by representing the work of another as one's own without the necessary

and appropriate acknowledgment. More specifically, plagiarism is:

a. The act of incorporating the ideas, words of sentences, paragraphs, or parts

thereof without appropriate acknowledgment and representing the product

as one's own work; and

b. The act of representing another's intellectual work such as musical

composition, computer program, photographs, painting, drawing, sculpture,

or research or the like as one's own.

Source: www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/cheatingpolicy.htm

If a student is in doubt about the nature of plagiarism, he/she should discuss the

matter with the supervisor. If a student is caught committing plagiarism, stern

action will be taken against the student

13. COPYRIGHT

The university shall be the owner for all findings, designs, patents, and other

intellectual property rights.

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Figure 1: Organisation chart on the management of the Final Year Project

COORDINATOR &

COMMITTEE

EXAMINER(S)SUPERVISOR(S)

STUDENTS

CO-SUPERVISOR(S)

CHAIRMAN(HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)

APPENDIX1-1

EXTERNAL

EXAMINER (FYPII only)

INTERNAL EXAMINER

(WITHIN DEPARTMENT)

SUPERVISOR

24



NOT

ACCEPTEP

Lecturers, Students

(optional), Coordinator

Coordinator, FYP

Committee

Students,

Coordinator, FYP

Committee

Students,

Coordinator

Students

Supervisor,

Coordinator

Form 01

List of

Approved

Titles &

Supervisors

Form 02

Form 02

Form 04/

Form 08

START

Responsibility /

Action

Document

Assessment

APPENDIX1-2 PROJECT

FLOW

5.1 Submission of

Titles & Project

Synopsis

Process

5.2 Approval

on Project

Proposal &

Supervisor

5.5 Submission of

Preliminary

Report/ Progress

5.4 Allocation of

Approved Project

Titles

5.6 Purchase &

Usage of

Resources and

Services

Students, Supervisor,

Coordinator, FYP

Chairman Form 03

A

Students,

Coordinator,

Examiner

Form 04

5.8 Seminar

(Optional)

Preliminary/

Progress

Report

25



Assessment

Progress

Report

Form 05/

Form 08

Student,

Supervisor

A

Supervisor,

Coordinator

11.0 Barring

of Student

5.7 Submission of

Progress Report

MEET

REQUIREMENT

NOT MEET

REQUIREMENT

Grade F

Students,

Coordinator,Examiner Form 05

5.8 Seminar

5.9 Project

Exhibition (Sem2)

Students,

Coordinator,

Examiners Form 13

Final

Draft

Students,

Supervisor 5.10 Submission

of Interim/Final

Draft

Supervisor,

Coordinator,

Examiner Form 06/

Form 09

Assessment

B

Responsibility /

Action

Document

APPENDIX1-2 PROJECT

FLOW

Process

26



Amendment on

the Final Draft as

Advised

5.12 Submission

of Hard-Bound

Copy of Project

Dissertation

5.13 Grading of

Project

END

Students,

Coordinator

Coordinator, FYP

Committee, Exam

Unit

Interim/

Dissertation

Final Draft

3 Copies of

Project

Dissertation

Students,

Supervisor,

Examiners

B

5.11 Oral

Presentation

Students,

Supervisor,

Examiners, FYP

committee

Form 07/

Form 10

10.0 Barring

from Presentation

NOT MEET

REQUIREMENT

Grade F

MEET

REQUIREMENT

Responsibility /

Action

Document

APPENDIX1-2 PROJECT

FLOW

Process

27



No. Detail/ Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1 Selection of Project Topic

2 Preliminary Research Work

3 Submission of Preliminary Report

4 Seminar 1 (optional)

5 Project Work

6 Submission of Progress Report

7 Seminar 2 (compulsory)

8 Project work continues

9 Submission of Interim Report Final Draft

10 Oral Presentation

Suggested milestone

Process

APPEND

Suggested Milestone for the First Semester of 2-Semester Final Year Project

Mid-semes te

rbreak

APPENDI

Suggested Milestone for the Second Semester of 2-Semester Final Year ProjectMid-Seme

sterBreak

28



No. Detail/ Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1 Project Work Continue

2 Submission of Progress Report 1

3 Project Work Continue

4 Submission of Progress Report 2

5 Seminar (compulsory)

5 Project work continue

6 Poster Exhibition

7 Submission of Dissertation (soft bound)

8 Oral Presentation

9 Submission of Project Dissertation (Hard Bound)

Suggested milestone

Process

2-1

-2

APPENDIX

Suggested Milestone for One Semester Final Year Project (for Chemical Engineering only)Mid-SemesterBre

ak

29



No. Detail/ Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1 Selection of Project Topic

2 Preliminary Research/Design Work

3 Submission of Preliminary Report (Initial Proposal)

4 Project Work

5 Submission of Progress Report

6 Seminar

6 Project work continue

7 Submission of Dissertation Final Draft

8 Oral Presentation

9 Submission of Project Dissertation

Suggested milestone

Process

30



Proposer’s Name : ______________________________________________________

Suggested supervisor (if any) : _____________________________________________

Collaborator(s) (if any) :

Problem Statement:

Objectives:

Pre-requisite (if any):

Short summary of the research project:

Tools/equipment required:

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Area / specialization:

Project Title:

FORM 01

FINAL YEAR PROJECT TITLE PROPOSAL

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(To be completed by student in 2 copies.)

Semester : January / July Year: _________________________

Name : _________________________________________________________

Student No : ____________________________ Programme: __________________

List of topic chosen (ranking in order of preference):

Proj. No. Proj. Title Supervisor

1

2

3

Justification for the chosen topics:

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Students should return this form within three days on the first week of the semester to

respective department Final Year Project Coordinator

COMMITTEE DECISION

Topic approved:_____________________________________________

Approved by Coordinator

(only for Supervisor-allocated titles)

Signature:

Official stamp:

Date:

FORM 02

TOPIC SELECTION

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(Note: Supervisor can use this form to request (a )purchasing consumables and equipment , (b) testing /

technical support, (c) consultation s fees and other related resources to the project, (d) visit for datacollection.)

REQUESTED BY

Supervisor’s Name

Project Title

Supervisor’s Signature

Student’s Name

Date

No. Description Purpose Quantity

ENDORSEMENT BY CO-ORDINATOR APPROVAL BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Name Name

Programme ProgrammeSignature Signature

Date Date

Comment: Approval

Approve Not Approve

Comment:

* Please attach this form with original receipt or any proof of purchase.


UTP-ACA-PROG-FYP-01.07 1.0 22 JUNE 2001

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FORM 03

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(To be completed by Supervisor)

Student’s Name : _________________________________________________________

Project Title : _________________________________________________________

Programme : _________________________________________________________

Comments:

.…………………………

Supervisor’s /Examiner’s signature

Name:_____________________________________ Date: ____________

CategoryCriteria for

Judging Quality

Please circle the appropriate grade for each category *

E x c e l l e n t *

V e r y G o o d

G o o d A

b o v e

A v e r a g e

J u s t A v e r a g e

B e l o w A v e r a g e

P o o r

V e r y P o o r -

M a r g i n a l P a s s

V e r y B a d –

F a i l u r e

( M a r k A w a r d e d )

Project

Background(20)

• Clear and concise Background

of Study

• Problem Statement

- Problem Identification

- Significant of the Project

Objective and Scope of Study

The Relevancy of the Project

• Feasibility of the Project

within the Scope and Time

A

(20)

A-

(17)

B+

(16)

B

(15)

C+

(13)

C

(11)

D+

(10)

D

(9)

F

(4)

LiteratureReview (30)

• No. of references

• Critical analysis of literature

• Citation and cross referencing

• Relevancy and recentness of

the literature

A

(30)

A-

(25)B+(24)

B(22.5)

C+(19.5)

C(16.5)

D+

(15)D

(13.5)

F

(6)

Methodology(20)

• Research Methodology

• Project activities

• Key milestone

• Gantt Chart

• Tool (eg. Equipment,hardware, etc.) required.

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C

(5.5)D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Clarity of presentation,

Non-verbal

Communication

(10)

• Fluency and choice of words

(using language clearly and

accurately) Pronunciation,articulation

• Use of aids (graphs, diagrams,

objects etc)

• Appearance; Facial

expression; Confidence

• Gesture; Eye Contact, Pauses

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Questions and

Answers (20)

• Technical and factual

accuracy; Grasp of subject

• Creativity – use of exampleA

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

TOTAL SCORE /100

FORM 04

FYP Part I - PRELIMINARY REPORTING AND SEMINAR SCORE SHEET

34



(To be completed by Supervisor)Student’s Name : _________________________________________________________

Project Title : _________________________________________________________

Programme : _________________________________________________________

Comments:

.…………………………

Supervisor's signature Name : _____________________________________ Date : ____________


Judging Quality


E x c e l l e n t *

V e r y G o o d

G o o d A

b o v e

A v e r a g e


B e l o w A v e r a g e

P o o r

V e r y P o o r -


V e r y B a d –

F a i l u r e


Project

Background

(20)

• Clear and concise Background

of Study


- Problem Identification- Significant of the Project

• Objective and Scope of

Study

• The Relevancy of the

Project

A

(20)

A-

(17)

B+

(16)

B

(15)

C+

(13)

C

(11)

D+

(10)

D

(9)

F

(4)

Literature

Review (30)




• Relevancy and recentness of

the literature

A(30)

A-(25)

B+(24)

B(22.5)

C+(19.5)

C

(16.5)

D+(15)

D(13.5)

F(6)

Methodology

(10)

•

Research Methodology• Project activities

• Key milestone

• Gantt Chart

• Tool (eg. Equipment,

hardware, etc.) required.

A

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

Result andDiscussion (10)

• Data Gathering and Analysis

• Experimentation/Modelling

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Conclusion (10)• Relevancy to the Objectives

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Clarity of presentation,

Non-verbal

Communication

(10)

• Fluency and choice of words

(using language clearly and

accurately) Pronunciation,articulation

• Use of aids (graphs, diagrams,

objects etc)• Appearance; Facial

expression; Confidence


A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Questions andAnswers (10)

• Technical and factual

accuracy; Grasp of subject


(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

TOTAL SCORE /100

FORM 05

FYP Part I - PROGRESS REPORTING AND SEMINAR SCORE SHEET


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35



.…………………………

Supervisor/ Examiner’s signature Name : _____________________________________ Date : ____________

(To be completed by Supervisor/Examiner)

Student’s Name : _________________________________________________________

Project Title : _________________________________________________________

Programme : _________________________________________________________


Judging Quality

P l e a s e c i r c l e t h e a p p r o p r i a t e g r a d e f o r e a c h c a t e g o r y

( M a r k s A w a r d

e d )

E x c e l l e n t

V e r y ,

V e r y G o o d

V e r y G o o d

G o o d

A b o v e A v e r a g e


P o o r

V e r y P o o r – M a r g i n a l

P a s s V

e r y B a d - F a i l u r e

Introduction (10)

Background of Study

• Problem Statement- Problem Identification- Significant of the Project

• Objective and Scope of Study

• The Relevancy of the Project

• Feasibility of the Project within theScope and Time frame

A

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C

(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

Literature Review

and/or Theory (20)

• No. of references• Critical analysis of literature


• Relevancy and recentness of theliterature

A(20)

A-(17)

B+(16)

B(15)

C+(13)

C(11)

D+(10)

D(9)

F(4)

Methodology (10)



• Key milestone

• Gantt Chart

• Tools (eg. Equipment, hardware, etc.)required.

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)


• Findings

• Data Gathering/ Data Analysis

• Experimentation/Modelling/Prototype/Project Deliverables

A

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C

(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

Conclusions and

Recommendations

(10)

Relevancy to the Objectives

• Suggested Future Work for Expansion

and Continuation

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Clarity of

presentation (10)

• Fluency and choice of words (using

language clearly and accurately)Pronunciation, articulation

• Use of aids (graphs, diagrams, objects

etc)

• Continuity of Presentation

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C

(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

Non-verbal

Communication

(10)

• Appearance; Facial expression;Confidence


A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Questions and

Answers (20)

• Technical and factual accuracy; Grasp of

subject

• Creativity – use of example

• Convincing Answer, Showing creativity

and Innovativeness

A

(20)

A-

(17)

B+

(16)

B

(15)

C+

(13)

C

(11)

D+

(10)

D

(9)

F

(4)

TOTAL SCORE

/100OVERALL GRADE (refer to UTP Grading Scheme below)

Comments:

FORM 07

FYP Part I - FINAL ORAL PRESENTATION SCORE SHEET

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.…………………………

Supervisor/Examiner’s signature Name : _____________________________________ Date : ______________

38



(To be completed by Supervisor)

Student’s Name : _________________________________________________________

Project Title : _________________________________________________________

Programme : _________________________________________________________

Comments:

.…………………………


Judging Quality


E x c e l l e n t *

V e r y G o o d

G o o d A

b o v e

A

v e r a g e


B e l o

w A v e r a g e

P o o r

V e r y P o o r -


V e r y B a d –

F a i l u r e

( M

a r k A w a r d e d )

ProjectBackground

(10)

• Clear and concise Background of

Study





• Feasibility of the Project within

the Scope and Time frame

A

(20)

A-

(17)

B+

(16)

B

(15)

C+

(13)

C

(11)

D+

(10)

D

(9)

F

(4)

LiteratureReview (10)




• Relevancy and recentness of the

literature

A

(30)

A-

(25)

B+

(24)

B

(22.5)

C+

(19.5)

C(16.5)

D+

(15)

D

(13.5)

F

(6)

Methodology(10)



• Key milestone

• Gantt Chart

• Tool (eg. Equipment, hardware,etc.) required.

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Result and

Discussion (30)

• Data Gathering and Analysis

• Experimentation/Modelling

• Prototype

A(30)

A-(25)

B+(24)

B(22.5)

C+(19.5)

C

(16.5)D+(15)

D(13.5)

F(6)

Conclusion (20) • Relevancy to the ObjectivesA

(10)A-

(8.5)B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Clarity of

presentation,

Non-verbalCommunication

(10)

• Fluency and choice of words(using language clearly and

accurately) Pronunciation,

articulation

• Use of aids (graphs, diagrams,objects etc)

• Appearance; Facial expression;

Confidence


A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Questions and

Answers (10)

• Technical and factualaccuracy; Grasp of subject


(10)A-

(8.5)B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

TOTAL SCORE /100

FORM 08

FYP Part II PROGRESS REPORTING AND SEMINAR SCORE SHEET



APPENDIX 3-8

39




(To be completed by Supervisor/ Examiner)

Student’s Name : _________________________________________________________

Project Title : _________________________________________________________

Programme : _________________________________________________________


Judging Quality

P l e a s e c i r c l e t h e a p p r o p r i a t e g r a d e f o r e a c h c a t e g o r y

( M a r k s A w a r d

e d )

E x c e l l e n t

V e r y ,

V e r y G o o d

V e r y G o o d

G o o d

A b o v e A v e r a g e


P o o r

V e r y P o o r – M a r g i n a l

P a s s V

e r y B a d - F a i l u r e

Abstract (10)

• Objective(s)

• Problem statement

Scope of Study

Methodology

Findings

A

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C

(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

Introduction (20)

Background of Study





• Feasibility of the Project withinthe Scope and Time frame

A

(20)

A-

(17)

B+

(16)

B

(15)

C+

(13)

C

(11)

D+

(10)

D

(9)

F

(4)

Literature Reviewand/or Theory (10)




• Relevancy and recentness of theliterature

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

Methodology (10)• Research Methodology


• Key milestone

• Gantt Chart

• Tools (eg. Equipment, hardware,etc.) required.

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)


• Findings

• Data Gathering/ Data Analysis

• Experimentation/Modelling/Prototype/Project Deliverables

A(30)

A-(25)

B+(24)

B(22.5)

C+(19.5)

C(16.5)

D+(15)

D(13.5)

F(6)

Conclusions and

Recommendations(10)

Relevancy to the Objectives

• Suggested Future Work for Expansion and Continuation

A

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C

(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

Others (10)

• Compliance to standard guideline

• Format

• Neatness

• Proper English Usage

• Writing Skill

A

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C

(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

TOTAL SCORE

/100OVERALL GRADE (refer to UTP Grading Scheme below)

Comments:

FORM 09

FYP Part II - DISSERTATION SCORE SHEET



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40



TOTAL SCORE/100

OVERALL GRADE (refer to UTP Grading Scheme below)

Comments:

.…………………………


(To be completed by the students)

Name (optional):_________________________________________________

Programme :_________________________________________________

Please provide us with the comments on the matters highlighted below:

1. Supervision (eg. availability, adequate guidance & time etc.)

2. The guideline booklet

3. Coordination

4. Project work (eg. scope, workload etc.)

FORM 11

POST-MORTEM SURVEY FORM FOR STUDENTS

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5. Reports and presentation

APPENDIX 3-8

6. Logbook

7. Exhibition / Poster presentation

8. Services, resources and facilities

9. Schedule and milestone

10. Examiners and evaluation

11. Other recommendations

43



Note : If the space provided is not sufficient, please use extra sheets.

44



(To be completed by the supervisors)

Name : ______________________________________________________

Programme : ______________________________________________________

Please provide us with the comments on the matters pointed below:

1. Supervision (incld. workload)

2. Students performance

3. Examiners and evaluation

4. Project work (eg. scope, workload etc.)

5. Logbook

FORM 12

POST-MORTEM SURVEY FORM FOR SUPERVISORS

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APPENDIX 3-12

6. Services, resources and facilities

7. Schedule and milestone

8. Other recommendations

Note : If the space provided is not sufficient, please use extra sheets.

46



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FORM 13

FYP Part II -POSTER PRESENTATION EVALUATION FORM

(To be completed by Supervisor/Examiner)

Student’s Name : _________________________________________________________

Project Title : _________________________________________________________

Programme : _________________________________________________________

Comments:

.…………………………

Supervisor/Examiner’s signature

Criteria for

Judging Quality

Please circle the appropriate grade for each category

*

E x c e l l e n t *

V e r

y G o o d

G

o o d A

b o v e

A v e r a g e


B e l o w

A v e r a g e

P

o o r

V e r y

P o o r -

M a r g i

n a l P a s s

V

e r y B a d –

F a i l u r e


1. Opening (10)

• Introduction

• Opening statement

• Confidence

A

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C

(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

2. Content (50)

• Suitability of topic

• Accuracy

• Introduction and background information

• Analytic content

• Thoroughness

• Reader friendly layout (typography, color,

graphic images, etc.)

• Grammar, spelling and vocabulary

A(50)

A-(42.5)

B+(40)

B(37.5)

C+(32.5)

C(27.5)

D+(25)

D(22.5)

F(10)

3. Conclusion (10)

• Choice and use of effective closing

techniques

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

4. Questions and Answers (10)

• Ability to anticipate and answer questions

• Ability to maintain good relationship withquestioners

• Knowledge of the subject

A(10)

A-(8.5)

B+(8)

B(7.5)

C+(6.5)

C(5.5)

D+(5)

D(4.5)

F(2)

5. Delivery (20)

• Vocal clarity: volume, rate, articulation, pronunciation

• Vocal quality: natural, conversational,

varied, emphasis

• Eye contact• Professionalism: appearance, confidence,

enthusiasm

• Organization: logical flow, timemanagement

A

(10)

A-

(8.5)

B+

(8)

B

(7.5)

C+

(6.5)

C

(5.5)

D+

(5)

D

(4.5)

F

(2)

TOTAL SCORE

/100

OVERALL GRADE (refer to UTP Grading Scheme below)

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Name : _____________________________________ Date : ______________

APPENDIX 4-1

SAMPLE OF PAGE SETUP

CHAPTER 1

TITLE OF THE CHAPTER

1.0” 25mm

1.0”

25mm

40 mm

Page number at center of the

footer section

Top margin

Right

Margin

Bottom Margin

Left

margin

1.5 spacing,

Times New

Roman, 12

font size

1.5 spacing,

Times New

Roman,

capital, bold and

14 font size

50 mm

1. MAJOR HEADING

The main objective of this programme is to prepare all

students….

In order to fulfill the need of …..

1.1 Secondary Heading


students….

1.1.1 Tertiary Heading


students….

Double spacing,

Times New Roman,

1.0” 2

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APPENDIX 5-1

SAMPLE OF DOCUMENTING SOURCES

The followings are the variations of APA Citations. For further reference, please refer

to the internet under Documenting Sources.

1. The author’s name appears as part of the introduction to the quotation or

paraphrase.

Gilster (1993) is very definite: “Simply put, the Internet is changing so rapidly, with

so many new databases, services, addresses, and projects, that it can’t be neatly

encapsulated in any one set of commands or maxims” (p.2).

2. The author is not named in the introduction to the quotation or paraphrase.

What is entirely clear is that the Internet “can’t be neatly encapsulated in any one

set of commands or maxims” (Gilster, 1993, p.2).

3. The author has several works listed in the References. If they have different dates,

no special treatment is necessary; if an author has two works dated the same year,

differentiate them in the text and in the References with a lower-case letter after

each date (1993a,1993b).

Gilster (1993a) points out that the Internet “ can’t be encapsulated in any one set of

commands or maxims” (p.2).

4. Paraphrases are handled like quotations. Give the author’s last name, the date, and

the appropriate page numbers.

Gilster (1993) says that the Internet changes so fast that you must come to see your

experience with it as daily learning process.

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5. When citing block quotations, the period is placed before the page parentheses.

Do not place quotation marks before and after a block quotation. Indent the left

margin 5 spaces and double-space. Do not indent the right margin.

According to Gilster (1993)

There can be no complete printed directory of the Internet. Those who

write about this globe-spanning network are destined to labor forever

behind the technological wave. Simply put, the Internet is changing so

rapidly, with so many new databases, services, addresses, and projects,

that it can’t be neatly encapsulated in any one set of commands or maxims.

The more you use the Internet, the more you will realize that each day is

itself a learning process.(p. 2)

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SAMPLE OF REFERENCE FORMATS

The format of references for the respective sources is as follows:

1. journal refer to Meguid and Zhu (1995)

2. book refer to Glister P. (1993)

3. book in series refer to Ochoa, O.O and Reddy, J.N. (1989)4. article in book/conference proceedings refer to Eskey, D and Grabe, W.

(1988)

5. thesis refer to Mohd Shariff, A. (1995)

6. interview refer to Abu Bakar, R (2003)

7. technical report refer to Wawrznek, P.A. and Ingraffea, A.R. (1991)

8. website refer to Duncan, Donna. (1998)

Duncan, Donna. 6 Sept 1998 <http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Coffeehouse/1652/>.

Klein-Smith, Sarah. 6 Sept 1998 <http://members.aol.com/~sklein2/>

Eskey, D and Grabe, W. 1988, "Interactive models for second language reading" in

P. Carrell, J. Devine and D. Eskey (Eds) Interactive approaches to Second

Language Reading , Cambridge; Cambridge University Press

Glister P. 1993, The Internet Navigator, New York, John Wiley & Sons

Abu Bakar, R. Manager of Technical Services. Intel, Penang. Personal Interview.

Dec. 14. 2003.

Meguid, S.A. and Zhu, Z.H., 1995, "A novel finite element for treating

inhomogeneous solids," International Journal Numerical Methods

Eng ineering 38 (2): 1579-1592

Mohd Shariff, A. 1995, Steam Regeneration of A Fixed Bed Adsorption System,

Ph.D. Thesis, Leeds University, United Kingdom

Ochoa, O.O and Reddy, J.N. 1989. Finite Element Analysis of Composite Laminates,

(7), New York, Pergamon Press

Wawrznek, P.A. and Ingraffea, A.R. 1991. Discrete modeling of crack propagation:

theoretical aspects and implementation issues in two and three dimensions.

Report Number 91-5, Cornell University, New York, USA

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APPENDIX 6-1

SAMPLE OF TITLE PAGE

Application of Collagen as a Filter Aid in Water Treatment Process

by

Ahmad Nawab Bin Ahmad Al-Bab

Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of

the requirements for the

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)

(Chemical Engineering)

JANUARY 2006

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Bandar Seri Iskandar

31750 Tronoh

Perak Darul Ridzuan

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APPENDIX 6-2SAMPLE OF FRONT HARD COVER

EFFECT OF pH AND TEMPERATURE ON THE

RATE OF MINERALS LEACHED FROM MINERAL

STONES

INTAN BINTI A. RAHIM

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING


JANUARY 2006

INTANBT.A.RA

H IM

B.ENG.(H

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NS)CH

EMICAL

ENGIN

EERING

JANUARY

2006

*Font : 14 Times New Roman

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APPENDIX 7-1

SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL

CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL

Application Of Collagen As A Filter Aid In Water Treatment Process

by

Ahmad Nawab Bin Ahmad Al-Bab

A project dissertation submitted to the

Chemical Engineering Programme

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (Hons)

(CHEMICAL ENGINEERING)

Approved by,

_____________________

(Name of Main Supervisor)


TRONOH, PERAK

January 2006

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APPENDIX 7-2

SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY

CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY

This is to certify that I am responsible for the work submitted in this project, that the

original work is my own except as specified in the references and

acknowledgements, and that the original work contained herein have not been

undertaken or done by unspecified sources or persons.

___________________________________________

AHMAD NAWAB BIN AHMAD AL-BAB

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APPENDIX 8-1SAMPLE OF ABSTRACT

The following abstract is taken from Ramos, Juan, Florentina Davalos, and Jorge

Sandoval. High-brightness CMP from Eucalyptus globulus using a nitric acid

pretreatment. TAPPI Journal 79 (12 December 1996): 169-177. Copyright TAPPI

1996.

A high-brightness, high-yield cheminmechanical pulp was obtained from Eucalyptus

globulus using low-environmental-impact chemical reagents. The pulping chemicals

were nitric acid and sodium hydroxide, and bleaching chemical was hydrogen

peroxide. Chips were impregnated for 24 h in nitric acid, cooked under variable

conditions, washed, impregnated with soda for 24 h, cooked again, rewashed,

defibrated, refined, screened, and finally bleached under variable conditions. Under

the optimal pulping conditions identified in this study, pulp strength was not

especially high (tensile strength 2.04 km, tea strength 3.9 mN m 2/g), but the ease of

bleaching and final pulp brightness were impressive enough (light-scattering

coefficient 49.3 m2kg, brightness 81.3% Elrepho) to warrant further research.

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APPENDIX 9-1SAMPLE OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CERTIFICATION . . . . . . i

ABSTRACT . . . . . . . . ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . . . . . . iii

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . 1

1.1 Background of Study . . . 1

1.2 Problem Statement . . . 2

1.3 Objectives and Scope of Study . 3

CHAPTER 2: THEORY . . . . . 42.1 Leaching . . . . 4

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY . . . . 5

3.1 Elements Determination . . 5

3.2 Sample Preparation . . . 7

3.3 Sample Testing . . . 9

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION . . 11

4.1 Data Gathering & Analysis . . 11

4.2 Results and Discussion . . 16

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 23

5.1 Conclusion . . . . 23

5.2 Recommendations . . . 24

REFERENCES . . . . . . . 25

APPENDICES . . . . . . . 27

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