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Rules and Guidelines for Postgraduateby Research

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Rules and Guidelines for Postgraduateby Research

Section ARules for Postgraduate by Research

Contents

SECTION 1 : TERMS DEFINITION 3 SECTION 2 : ACADEMIC YEAR 5 SECTION 3 : ADMISSION REQUIREMENT 5 SECTION 4 : LANGUAGE AND PREREQUISITE COURSES 6 SECTION 5 : PROGRAM REGISTRATION 7 SECTION 6 : RENEWAL OF PROGRAM 8 SECTION 7 : FEES 9 SECTION 8 : HEALTH INSURANCE 9 SECTION 9 : DURATION OF CANDIDATURE 9 SECTION 10 : LOCATION OF PROGRAM 10 SECTION 11 : STUDY AWAY FROM UNIVERSITY 10 SECTION 12 : CONVERSION OF CANDIDATURE STATUS 11 (FULL TIME TO PART TIME OR VICE VERSA) SECTION 13 : CONVERSION OF CANDIDATURE PROGRAM 11 MASTER'S TO PHD SECTION 14 : EXTENSION OF CANDIDATURE 12 SECTION 15 : CHANGE OF DISCIPLINE 12 SECTION 16 : CHANGE OF PROGRAM 12 (RESEARCH TO COURSEWORK) SECTION 17 : WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM 12 SECTION 18 : TERMINATION OF STUDY 13 SECTION 19 : POSTPONEMENT OF STUDY 13 SECTION 20 : REACTIVATION OF CANDIDATURE 14 SECTION 21 : CHANGE OF SUPERVISOR 14 SECTION 22 : CHANGE OF RESEARCH TOPICS AND FIELDS 15 WITHIN THE SAME PROGRAM SECTION 23 : PROGRESS REPORT 15 SECTION 24 : PROPOSAL DEFENSE / 1st LEVEL ASSESSMENT 16 SECTION 25 : PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS 16 SECTION 26 : COURSES AND MILESTONES 16 SECTION 27 : PRE VIVA 17 SECTION 28 : NOTICE OF THESIS SUBMISSION 17 SECTION 29 : SUBMISSION OF DRAFT COPIES OF THE THESIS 17 SECTION 30 : THE VIVA VOCE (ORAL EXAMINATION) 18 SECTION 31 : SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL COPY OF THESIS 19 SECTION 32 : PLAGIARISM AND STATEMENT OF DECLARATION 19 SECTION 33 : SMART CARD 19 SECTION 34 : DRESS CODE 19 SECTION 35 : GENERAL PROVISION 19

Section BGuidelines for Postgraduate by Research

Contents

SECTION 1 : APPLICATION 21 SECTION 2 : ENGLISH REQUIREMENT 21 SECTION 3 : PROGRAM REGISTRATION 22 SECTION 4 : FEES 23 SECTION 5 : RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION 26 SECTION 6 : CONVERSION OF CANDIDATURE STATUS 26 SECTION 7 : CONVERSION OF CANDIDATURE MASTER'S TO PhD 27 SECTION 8 : WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM OF STUDY 28 SECTION 9 : EXTENSION OF CANDIDATURE 29 SECTION 10 : POSTPONEMENT OF STUDY 29 SECTION 11 : REACTIVATION OF CANDIDATURE 29 SECTION 12 : CHANGE OF SUPERVISORS OR CO SUPERVISORS 30 SECTION 13 : PROGRESS REPORT 31 SECTION 14 : PROPOSAL DEFENSE / 1st LEVEL ASSESSMENT 34 SECTION 15 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSES AND PROGRESS REPORT 35 SECTION 16: PREPARATION, SUBMISSION & 36 EXAMINATION OF THESIS SECTION 17 : PRE VIVA 37 SECTION 18 : SUBMISSION OF DRAFT COPIES OF THE THESIS 37 SECTION 19 : THE VIVA VOCE (ORAL EXAMINATION) 38 SECTION 20 : SUBMISSION OF FINAL COPY OF THESIS 39 SECTION 21 : AND STATEMENT OF DECLARATION 40 SECTION 22 : GRADUATION 40 SECTION 23 : SUPERVISION 40 SECTION 24 : CHAIRMAN APPOINTMENT, 50 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION 25 : EXAMINERS APPOINTMENT, 52 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION 26 : SECRETARIAT APPOINTMENT, 56 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION 27 : ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENT 57 SECTION 28 : SMART CARD 58 SECTION 29 : DRESS CODE 58 SECTION 30 : STANDARD FORM 59 APPENDICES 61 FORMS 79

From the Vice-Chancellori

Established in 2002 as Malaysia's sixteenth public university, UMP currently o�ers graduate studies by research at Master's and Doctoral levels. Candidates for studies at the doctoral level would be admitted into the Doctor of Philoso-phy (PhD) programme. These programmes are o�ered through the respective academic faculties and centres in UMP.

The general areas of specialisation are as follows: Chemical Engineering Bioprocess, Biotechnology, Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Auto-motive Engineering, Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Technology Management, Industrial Safety and Health, Human Capital Resources, Project Management and Opera-tions Management. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to enquire with the respective faculties on the availability of supervisor to supervise research work in speci�c sub-specialisation of the areas listed above.

Tailoring our graduates with the needs of present job market, our curriculums are designed to meet the standards set by Ministry of Education, the Malaysian Quali�cations Agency and the Engineering Accreditation Council. The curriculums focus on enhancing the capabilities of our students to become highly competent professionals and future global players.

From the Vice-Chancellor

Operating from its campuses in Gambang and Pekan. UMP provides campus -wide broadband coverage to facilitate students to utilise web-based e-learning applications, library-on-server and others to the maximum, creating a fun and enjoyable learning environment for our students. Our engineering and science laboratories are equipped with state-of-art facilities and equipment resembling those available in the industries, enabling our students to experience a conducive post-graduate and research environment.

Welcome on board!

Professor Dato' Sri Ts. Dr. Daing Nasir IbrahimVice-Chancellor

Universiti Malaysia Pahang

“The curriculums focus on enhancing the capabilities of our students to become highly competent professionals and future global players.”

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From the Dean of IPS1

Congratulations! and welcome to Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP).

As a fast-rising �ve star university with a vision of becoming a distinguished technological university, you have made a right choice to come to us in pursuing your academic dream.

The main objective of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) is to provide quality academic, management and services through a conducive learning environment for postgraduate students. At UMP, we o�er Doctor of Philosophy, Masters by Research, Masters by Coursework and Masters by Mixed Mode. It facilitates postgraduate students from various disciplines to complete their postgraduate studies. One of the main objectives of postgraduate study is to prepare students to develop a distinctive career. The advance knowledge and skills acquired through graduate studies at UMP would make them leading researchers, consultants, engineers and managers in their respective �elds.

The programs that we o�er at UMP will enrich your level of intellectuality and add-value to your wholesome-self because our mission is to provide a world class education, research and services in an ecosystem of creative and innovative engineering and technology to maximize human potential for societal goal. With the coming era of industrial revolution 4.0, UMP has creatively design courses which are not typical of the convention that is to con�ne to the four-walls of the classroom; example Industrial PhD, Global Classroom, MOOCS and on line teaching.

The guideline accommodates the important details of the rules and procedures for your preparation throughout your journey of postgraduate education in UMP. We have included the proposed structure for students to graduate on time and the appropriate forms for you to be familiar with to assist you in managing your studies. We hope the guidebook will act as a reference throughout the duration of your study at UMP.

Thank you for choosing UMP. I wish you well and do hold on to your perseverance as the journey would be exciting, demanding and challenging.

Best wishes

Professor Dato’ Dr. Hasnah HaronDean Institute of Postgraduate Studies

From the Dean of IPS

Section ARules for

Postgraduate by Research

Section A: Rules for Postgraduate by Research3

SECTION 1 : TERMS DEFINITION

In these rules and regulations, unless the context is otherwise requires:-

“University” means Universiti Malaysia Pahang;

“Senate” means the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Pahang;

“Faculty” means any faculty, school, or study centre at the University;

“Dean” means head of the Faculty appointed by the Vice Chancellor;

“Faculty Council” means central body established at the Faculty that shall be responsible to the Senate for the academic matters within the jurisdiction of the Faculty, and may carry out any other duties as delegated to the council by the statute, rules and regulations.

“Program” means academic program according to the curriculum approved by the Senate for the purpose of graduation;

“Student” means a registered student, who is pursuing the study course, teaching, training or research of any description, at the post-graduate or post-doctoral as fulltime or part time, by or from the University, and includes long distance learning, o�-campus, exchange and non-graduating student;

“Senior Student” means a student who has completed at least one semester of study at the University;

“Lecture” means all academic encounters between the lecturer and their students as scheduled in the teaching plan;

“Course” means a component of a curriculum of a program that has its own unique code;

“Assessment” means any form of performance measurement of the student for the course taken;

“IPT” means Public or Private Higher Education Institution recognised by the University;

“Conferment” means Senate endorsement to a student that has ful�lled the criteria for conferment;


“Pre-requisite” means a course that has to be passed before taking the next course;

“Academic Member” means a full time academic sta� or teaching sta� on a permanent or contracted position;

“Compulsory Attendance” means present at any of the courses that are deemed compulsory;

“Degree” means an award conferred by the University on a student who has ful�l the requirements for a Master’ss or Doctoral programme of study;

“Coursework” means the mode of the program of study whereby the student will be required to complete assignments, tests, and any other forms ofevaluation;

“Compulsory Courses” are courses that are compulsory to be taken by the student;

“Elective Courses” are courses that can be chosen freely by the student. The courses can be chosen from the core courses at any other faculties and it is aimed to strengthen the student’s knowledge and thus assisting them to prepare the Project Paper;

“Examiner” means an academician of the University appointed by the Graduate Studies Committee and endorsed by the Senate to evaluate the courses including the Project Paper;

“Supervisor” means an academician appointed by the Faculty to supervise the research work of the student;

“Study Period” means a registered period in the Postgraduate Studies Program either full time or part time;

“Discipline” means discipline of study such as technology or engineering.

" HW" is an acronym for compulsory attendance of the course.

" HL" is an acronym for having passed the "HW" course.

“Expert Academic” refers to a person who has a PhD and has 5 years working experience and has graduated at list one PhD candidate.

“Expert Industry” refers to a person who has a PhD or who has 10 years working experience or holding managerial position.


SECTION 2 : ACADEMIC YEAR

2.1 The academic year of postgraduate studies by research follows the University Academic Calendar.

SECTION 3 : ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

3.1 The entry requirement for postgraduate degree by research is as shown in Table 1 for Master’s and Table 2 for PhD admission.

3.2 For Master’s degree studies by research, a student must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) with CPA of at least 2.75. In any case that a student does not meet this CPA, the student must meet any of the following criteria:

Table 1: Entry Requirement for Master’s Degree

3.3 For Doctor of Philosophy admission, a student must have a Master’s degree by research or Master’s degree by coursework with CPA of at least 3.00. In case, student does not meet this CPA, the student must meet the following conditions as shown in Table 2.

CPACPA of 2.50 - 2.74

CPA of 2.00 - 2.49

Other Requirements- Working experience – 1 year in related �eld ; OR

- Obtain grade B for any course related to the program approved by the University Senate ; OR

- Obtain grade B+ for �nal year project

- Working experience – 5 years in related �eld ; OR

- Working experience 1 year in related �eld AND • 2 academic publications (journals in related �eld) ; OR

• Obtain grade B+ for major / elective course ; OR

• Obtain grade A- for �nal year project


Table 2: Entry Requirement for Doctoral Degree

3.4 Other quali�cations recognised by the Senate, obtained through accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) which is APEL A Certi�cate (APEL T-7) and subject to the �elds listed by MQA.

3.5 No direct entry from bachelor degree level to doctoral degree level. Students with bachelor degree who are registered for master’s degree may apply to convert their candidacy to the doctoral degree program within one (1) year after master’s degree registration. SECTION 4 : LANGUAGE AND PREREQUISITE COURSES

4.1 Entry requirement for English language

(1) All international students must at least meet one of the following requirements:

i. Students must have: • IELTS Band 5.0 or • Paper Based Test (PBT) 500 or • TOEFL Internet Based Test (IBT) 60, or • TOEFL Computer Based Test (CBT) 173. The certi�cation should not be more than 2 years from the date test taken and registration of candidature. TOEFL ITP is not accepted.

CPA of 2.75 - 2.99;

CPA of 2.5 - 2.74;

Other Requirements- Working experience – 5 years in related �eld ; OR

- Obtain grade B+ for any course related to the program approved by the University Senate ; OR

- Grade B+ in Dissertation/Project

- Working experience – 5 years in related �eld ; OR

- Working experience – 2 years in related �eld AND • 2 academic publications (journals in related �eld) ; OR • Obtain grade A- for major / elective course ; OR • Obtain grade A for coursework mode, ; OR • Pass for mixed mode in Dissertation/ Project

CPA


4.2 An exemption from the English Language pro�ciency requirement may be given to the following :

i. International applicants who do not ful�ll the minimum English language requirements but graduated from universities in English speaking countries. The list of English speaking countries is shown in IPS portal / Appendix H. However, applicants from these countries must submit evidence of support that have been certi�ed by the previous university.

ii. Local and International applicants with Bachelor or Master’s Degrees from Malaysian universities.

iii. International applicants who have graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English. However, applicants must submit evidence of support that have been certi�ed by the previous university.

4.3 Applicants who have not met the English requirement are given provisional admission. The applicants are given (one) 1-year from the date of registration to ful�l the English requirement, failing which, they will be terminated from the program.

SECTION 5 : PROGRAM REGISTRATION

5.1 All students must register the o�ered program on the date being determined by the University.

5.2 The o�er will be revoked if the student failed to register without any plausible reason accepted by the University. Once registered, the student must abide to all rules and regulations of the university by signing the student’s pledge.

5.3 New research students can register within the validity of the o�er letter. However, he/she must register with IPS during the stipulated registration period as stated in the o�er letter, latest by week 13 of the semester.

5.4 An international student must ensure that a student pass has been approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia before entering Malaysia. It is compulsory to abide by all the rules and regulations set by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.


5.5 All research students are required to register at the Faculty where his/her main supervisor is located.

5.6 Students are not allowed to change the study program o�ered to them to a di�erent program.

5.7 Senior students whose study is discontinued due to postponement, suspension, or any other reasons, are required to re-register his/her program.

5.8 Students who have expired their maximum study period are not eligible for program registration.

5.9 A registered student of the UMP, either on a full-time or part-time basis is not allowed to register for another degree or program of study with any other university, either locally or abroad.

SECTION 6 : RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

6.1 It is the responsibility of the student to renew his/her registration every semester and make payment of tuition fees within the renewal registration period.

6.2 All research mode postgraduate students and their supervisors are required to �ll their progress reports via the Student E-Community Portal to enable the students to renew their registration every semester.

6.3 A student is given two (2) weeks to register. Students who register late for a course without reasons accepted by the University, will be imposed a penalty.

6.4 If an active student failed to renew his/her registration within the given period of time, without reasons that can be accepted by the University, he/she can be terminated from his/her study.

6.5 A student is required to renew his/her registration and pay normal fees until such time that he/she has submitted the draft copies of the thesis to the IPS for examination.

6.6 A student who has submitted the draft copies of the thesis to the IPS for examination is also required to renew his/her registration, but has to pay the fees for services only.

6.7 A copy of the bill, receipt and letter of scholarship (for scholarship holders) has to be sent to the Bursar.


SECTION 7 : FEES

7.1 All registered students of the Universiti Malaysia Pahang are required to pay the fees for each academic session.

SECTION 8 : HEALTH INSURANCE

8.1 To comply with Malaysian law, all full-time international students and accompanying family members are required to acquire health insurance which must remain valid throughout the period of study.

SECTION 9 : DURATION OF CANDIDATURE

9.1 A student who registers for a Master’s or PhD degree must ful�ll the duration of candidature as shown in Table 3 below:

Table 3: Duration of Candidature

9.2 For full time Master’s degree candidature, the conventional period is 24 months, whereas for part time candidature, the conventional period is 36 months. However, the University Senate may allow exemptions for outstanding students who completed their studies within a shorter period.

9.3 For full time Doctoral degree candidature, the conventional period is 36 months, whereas for part time candidature, the conventional period is 48 months. However, the University Senate may allow exemptions for outstanding students who completed their studies within a shorter period.

DegreeProgram

Master’s Degree Full-timePart-time

1224

3660

12

TypeofCandidature Minimum

(Months)Year (s) Maximum

(Months)

Period of Candidature

DegreeProgram

PhD Degree Full-timePart-time

24 36

7296

23

TypeofCandidature Minimum

(Months)Year (s) Maximum

(Months)

Period of Candidature

24

Sem

46

Sem

35

Year (s)

68

Year (s)

610

Sem

1216

Sem


SECTION 10 : LOCATION OF PROGRAM

10.1 The program may be carried out in:

(1) The Faculty or recognized Research Centre/Institute of the University; or(2) An industrial, commercial, governmental, educational or research organization approved by the Senate; or(3) A combination of the above.

10.2 While it is recognized that some students may undertake signi�cant proportions of their program based in industry or elsewhere, there is an expectation that every student will be able to actively participate in the intellectual and academic life of the relevant Faculty during the course of their candidature.

SECTION 11 : STUDY AWAY FROM UNIVERSITY

11.1 The University recognizes that periods of study away from the University or program location, including periods overseas, may be required to undertake research essential to a student's program.

11.2 Students need not apply for leave of absence, but must apply for formal approval of a period of study away from the University if they intend undertaking research relevant to their program during such a period. Periods of study away from the university may be approved by the Dean of Faculty and the relevant sta� should be advised of the dates.

SECTION 12 : CONVERSION OF CANDIDATURE STATUS (FULL TIME TO PART TIME OR VICE VERSA)

12.1 A student can apply for conversion of his/her status from full-time to part- time or vice-versa. Application for conversion must be made using form available at the IPS. Approval must be obtained from the respective Dean/ Director of the Faculty/Centre.

12.2 The conversion of status is permitted twice only during the entire period of candidature.

12.3 An application for the conversion of candidature status must be done one semester before the semester of conversion.


SECTION 13 : CONVERSION OF CANDIDATURE PROGRAM MASTER’S TO PHD

13.1 Submission of extended research proposal and application form to be considered for conversion must be made within 12 to 18 months (for full-time students) and 24 to 36 months (for part-time students) after the registration of Master’s degree subjected to:

(1) Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral degree level

(2) Rigorous internal evaluation by the faculty(3) Approval by the University Senate

13.2 A Master’s student who is applying for conversion of his/her candidature to that of a PhD must submit a revised research proposal endorsed by the main supervisor. This application must be done in writing to the Dean of IPS via the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Centre. The student quali�cation for conversion is subjected to the Faculty’s requirement.

13.3 Students are only allowed to submit the application once in their entire study period.

13.4 The candidate must obtain minimum CPA of 3.3 for Bachelor Degree and ful�ll at least one of the following requirements: • 2 conference papers with ISBN or • 1 index journal (Scopus/WOS/ERA)

13.4 The candidate with a minimum CPA of 3.00-3.32 Bachelor Degree is also eligible to apply and may be considered if the candidate has published 1 index journal in Web of Science.

13.5 The candidate with a minimum CPA of 2.75-3.00 Bachelor Degree is also eligible to apply provided the candidates has 10 years of working experience in related �eld and the candidate has published 2 Conference papers.

13.6 Candidate must obtain a recommendation from the supervisor.

13.7 Rigorous internal evaluation by the faculty to include: • Presentation by the students • Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral Degree level.


13.8 Approved by University Senate.

13.9 Application must be done in writing to the Dean of IPS via Dean/Director of the Faculty/Centre using the form- UMP (IPS) R-01.

SECTION 14 : EXTENSION OF CANDIDATURE

14.1 An application for extension must be made two (2) months prior to the expiration date of a student's candidature.

14.2 This application must be made o�cially to the Dean/Director of the respective Faculty/Centre using form available at the IPS. The completed form must then be submitted to the IPS.

14.3 The maximum extension of candidature period is only two (2) semesters after the period of candidature ends. This extension of two (2) semesters is considered �nal. Termination letter will be issued to the student if he/she fails to submit the thesis draft for examination during the �nal extension period.

SECTION 15 : CHANGE OF DISCIPLINE

15.1 Change of discipline is de�ned as changing of cluster for example from technology to engineering. A student who wishes to change his/her cluster must submit a new application to the IPS. A processing fee will be charged for this.

SECTION 16 : CHANGE OF PROGRAM (RESEARCH TO COURSEWORK)

16.1 A student who wishes to change his/her program structure must submit a new application to the IPS. A processing fee will be charged.

16.2 The change of study mode can be only done after one semester. Students will be bound with regulations related to the new study mode. However, the change of study mode is allowed only once throughout the students' study period.

SECTION 17 : WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM OF STUDY

17.1 Withdrawal from a program of study can be made to the IPS based on valid reasons using a form available at the IPS. The completed form must then be submitted to the IPS.


17.2 Tuition fee will be refunded to new students who withdraw within 14 days after the registration date.

17.3 No refund of tuition fee will be made for new students who withdraw after this given period (after the 14 days of registration date) except for personal bond (international students only).

17.4 Senior students who have registered and withdrew after the 14 days of registration date must pay the total fee of the respective semester.

SECTION 18 : TERMINATION OF CANDIDATURE

18.1 The University Senate has the right to terminate a student who provided false information during his/her application process to the University.

18.2 The University Senate reserves the right to terminate a student for any of the reasons below:

(1) His/her academic/research progress is unsatisfactory for two consecutive period.

(2) Exceeds the maximum period of candidature.(3) Fails to register or renew registration within the set period of time.(4) Fails to pay the tuition fees or other payment within the set period of time.(5) Violating the Rules & Regulations of the University.(6) Submission of the �nal hardbound copy of thesis exceeding the correction

period given.

SECTION 19 : POSTPONEMENT OF STUDY

19.1 Postponement of studies is only allowed after registration and completion of at least one (1) semester, except for medical reasons or valid personal reasons.

19.2 Students are only allowed to apply for postponement of studies two (2) times only during the candidature period.

19.3 Students who are veri�ed to have health problems by the University medical o�cer may apply for postponement of studies. Maximum period for one (1) application of postponement is two (2) semesters. If the student needs a longer period which is more than two (2) semesters in continuance, the case will be referred to the University medical o�cer for the veri�cation of severity level.


19.4 According to the veri�cation by the University medical o�cer, the Senate has the right to decide whether the student may continue his/her study or he/she may be terminated. The semesters postponed for medical reasons will not be counted in the calculation of the candidature period.

19.5 Application for the postponement of study with reason other than medical problems can also be considered. The maximum period for postponement of study for reasons other than medical problems is one semester for each application. The semester involved will be counted in the calculation of the study period. The application must be made before the semester begins or within the �rst two weeks of the semester.

19.6 Once the student has registered and the postponement period has ended, the student must pay the semester’s fee. Appeal for postponement must begin from the new semester.

SECTION 20 : REACTIVATION OF CANDIDATURE

20.1 A student must reactivate his/her candidature within the �rst two weeks of the respective semester after his/her postponement period ended.

20.2 If the student failed to do so, his/her candidature may be terminated (subject to Faculty’s approval).

SECTION 21 : CHANGE OF SUPERVISORS

21.1 Permission to change supervisors must be approved by the current Supervisor before it is submitted to the relevant Faculty/Centre for endorsement. A student must specify his/her intention to apply for a change of supervisor. The endorsed form must be submitted to the IPS.

21.2 The change of supervisor can be done not more than once during the period of candidature and the student is not allowed to apply for the change of supervisor if he/she had already submitted the Notice of Thesis Submission. However, it is subjected to the MPSU approval.

21.3 Change of supervisor must be done before week 13 of the semester.


SECTION 22 : CHANGE OF RESEARCH TOPICS AND FIELDS WITHIN THE SAME PROGRAM

22.1 Permission to change topic or �eld of research must be approved by the Supervisor. A student must specify his/her intention to apply for a change area of study or change of topic.

22.2 The form must be submitted to the Supervisor for approval before it is submitted to the relevant Faculty/Centre for approval. The approved form must be submitted to the IPS.

SECTION 23 : PROGRESS REPORT

23.1 A student has to prepare a Research Plan in the �rst semester. The Research Plan has to be veri�ed by the supervisor and approved by the faculty.

23.2 A student has to submit a progress report to the Institute of Postgraduate Studies via IPS Online by Week 14 of each semester. Each Progress Report should detail the student research progress according to the Research Plan.

23.3 Students have to register for progress report throughout his/her candidature period until the submission of the draft thesis for viva voce. Student who has submitted draft thesis for viva voce is not required to register for progress report.

23.4 Students will be given the progress report result of either MM (Memuaskan) or TM (Tidak Memuaskan). The candidature of students who gain TM for two consecutive semesters will be terminated. Table 4 shows the performance indicator for TM and MM.

Table 4: Performance Indicator

MARKS GRED

41-100 MM

0-40 TM 23.5 Course Grade AppealA student can appeal for review of his/her examination results within two (2) weeks after the grades are issued by the IPS. Students are required to submit the appeal form to the IPS stating their intention and they will be required to pay a fee when making the appeal.


SECTION 24 : PROPOSAL DEFENSE / 1st LEVEL ASSESSMENT

24.1 A student is recommended to undergo proposal defense at certain duration as being mentioned in Table 5.

Table 5: Proposal Defense Duration

24.2 Students are required to submit three (3) copies of proposal veri�ed by the Supervisor to the Faculty.

24.3 After the Proposal Defense session, students must submit the List of Corrections and one copy of the corrected proposal veri�ed by the Examiners and Supervisors to IPS (original copy) and one copy to be submitted to faculty.

24.4 The Panel of Examiners consists of the following: A Chairman appointed by the faculty and two (2) examiners proposed by the faculty. Outcome of the Proposal Defense must be addressed in Faculty Council meeting.

SECTION 25 : PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS

25.1 A student is required to ful�ll the minimum publication requirement as follows:

(1) A Master’s student is required to publish at least one (1) peer review article.

(2) A PhD student is required to publish at least two (2) peer review articles and at least one (1) journal paper.

SECTION 26 : COURSES AND MILESTONES

26.1 Students are required to register for the courses as speci�ed by IPS and Faculty.

PROGRAMME

MASTER

PHD

FULL-TIME

First semester

Second semester

PART-TIME

Second semester

Third semester


SECTION 27 : PRE VIVA

27.1 A student is required to pass the Pre-Viva at the Faculty before he/she is eligible for the Viva Voce (Oral Examination). Prior to that, a student who wishes to sit for the Pre-Viva must submit the Notice of Thesis Submission through IPS online.

27.2 Students must submit four (4) copies of the draft thesis to the Faculty for Pre-viva.

27.3 After Pre-Viva session, the student must submit six (6) copies of the thesis for Master’s Students and seven (7) copies of the thesis for PhD students. They have also to submit:• Examiners Report UMP (IPS) PV-01, • Examination Committee Report UMP (IPS) PV-02, • List of Corrections UMP (IPS) PV-03 and Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) PV-04 and veri�ed by the Examiners, Supervisor and Faculty Dean to the faculty. A copy of all documents must be submitted to IPS

27.4 If the Dean is the supervisor of the student, Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) PV-04 should be endorsed by the Deputy Dean of the faculty.

SECTION 28 : NOTICE OF THESIS SUBMISSION

28.1 A Master’s or PhD student is required to submit Notice of Thesis Submission on IPS Online, at least three (3) months prior to �nal thesis. 28.2 A student's status must be active in order to �nal thesis submission.

28.3 Together with the notice of thesis submission, the student is also required to upload a summary/abstract of the thesis in IPS online.

28.4 A student has to submit a written application endorsed by the main supervisor requesting for an extension of the notice of submission of the thesis if he/she failed to submit the thesis within the six (6) months period from the date of notice of submission.

SECTION 29 : SUBMISSION OF DRAFT COPIES OF THE THESIS

29.1 Submission of thesis must be made during the period of candidature and after the students have ful�lled the minimum publication requirement and the minimum period of candidature.

29.2 The IPS will not accept any thesis that has not been written in accordance with the prescribed format as in the UMP Thesis Guide.

29.3 Students must submit a softcopy of the thesis draft to the library for plagiarism check. The plagiarism report must be approved by the supervisor.


29.4 A Master’s student must submit six (6) copies of thesis draft and seven (7) copies of thesis draft for PhD student for oral examination (Viva Voce) together with the Plagiarism Checker Report, pre-viva assessment form, two (2) peer review articles and one (1) journal for PhD student and one (1) peer review article for Master’s students.

29.5 If there is any change to the title of the draft copies of thesis from the original title in the Notice of Submission of Thesis form, the student has to obtain a written con�rmation from the main supervisor and approval from the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Centre using the available form before the thesis can be submitted to the IPS.

SECTION 30 : THE VIVA VOCE (ORAL EXAMINATION)

30.1 The viva voce or oral defense will be scheduled by the IPS and the student must be present at the viva voce session.

30.2 The Panel of Examiners consists of the following: a Chairman (cross Faculty), Dean or Dean Representative (Faculty Committee), External Examiner(s), Internal Examiner, Supervisor and a Secretary.

30.3 The IPS will submit the list of corrections to the student after the viva voce and he/she should work on the list of corrections during the time frame given. If the student did not submit the Final (hard bound) thesis to the IPS within the time frame, he/she is considered as fail.

30.4 A Master’s student must submit six (6) copies of corrected thesis draft and seven (7) copies of corrected thesis draft for PhD students, List of Corrections and Endorsement of Correction Form together with the Plagiarism Checker Report and Draft Thesis Submission Form to the IPS.

30.5 In the case where a student is required by the Panel of Examiners to resubmit the thesis for re-examination (re-viva), he/she must submit six (6) copies of corrected thesis draft for masters and seven (7) copies of corrected thesis draft for PhD student to the IPS together with the List of Corrections form endorsed by the Main Supervisor.

30.6 A student may submit the thesis for re-examination twice (2) only. If the student has to do further corrections after his/her �rst viva voce, a second re-examination (re-viva), which is considered '�nal' is to be conducted. The Board of Examiners will recommend a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ after the second re-examination. Re-submission of the hardbound corrected thesis must be made within a period of not more than 9 months. During this time, the student must continue to be a registered student of the university.

Section B: Guidelines for Postgraduate by Research19

SECTION 31 : SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL COPY OF THESIS

31.1 A student is required to submit three (3) hardbound copies of the thesis to the IPS. The student is required to upload the �nal thesis in PDF format to IPS online for Postgraduate.

31.2 The submission of the �nal thesis must be enclosed together with the complete Final Thesis Submission Form endorsed by the Main Supervisor, Examiners and Dean/Director of the Faculty/Centre/Unit.

31.3 If the Main Supervisor/Co-Supervisor or the Internal Examiner is the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Centre where the student is registered, the endorsement and approval of Final Thesis Submission Form will be o�cially endorsed by the Dean of IPS.

SECTION 32 : PLAGIARISM AND STATEMENT OF DECLARATION

32.1 In submitting the �nal copies of thesis, each student must sign a declaration form stating that the thesis is his/her own work.

32.2 Students may be guilty of plagiarism if they used someone else's work as their own without citing the source in their thesis. This includes direct copying, rephrasing, summarizing, taking someone else's idea and putting it in di�erent words or directly quoting passages or ideas but citing the work as a general source.

SECTION 33 : SMART CARD

33.1 A smartcard is issued to all registered students of the Universiti Malaysia Pahang. This card is non-transferable.

34.2 Loss of the smartcard must be reported immediately to the IPS. A card replacement fee of RM30 will be charged.

SECTION 34 : DRESS CODE

34.1 A student must observe the rules for the stipulated dress code of the University and be appropriately attired at all times.

SECTION 35 : GENERAL PROVISION

35.1 Any other methods of execution can be made under any provision of the Academic Rules & Regulations. All methods of execution made must be followed. However, the Senate reserved the rights to amend any rules and regulations from time to time when the need arises to do so.

Section BGuidelines for

Postgraduate by Research

SECTION 1 : APPLICATION

1.1 All applications must be done through the online application form at the IPS website http://ips.ump.edu.my/ and proceed with all the necessary steps as indicated in the respective pages. The application due date is according to the period stated in the advertisement at the IPS website.

1.2 The duration of an application process is one (1) month approximately. Applicants are encouraged to follow-up with the IPS on the status of their application at least one (1) month after submitting their application.

SECTION 2 : ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

2.1 Entry requirement for English language

(1) All international students must at least meet one of the following requirements:

i. Students must have: • IELTS Band 5.0 or • Paper Based Test (PBT) 500 or • TOEFL Internet Based Test (IBT) 60, or • TOEFL Computer Based Test (CBT) 173. The certi�cation should not be more than 2 years from the date test taken

and registration of candidature. TOEFL ITP is not accepted.

2.2 An exemption from the English Language pro�ciency requirement may be given to the following:

i. International applicants who do not ful�ll the minimum English language requirements but graduated from universities in English speaking countries. The list of English speaking countries is shown in IPS portal / Appendix H : List of English Speaking Countries. However, applicants from these countries must submit evidence of support that have been certi�ed by the previous university

ii. Local and International applicants with Bachelor or Master Degrees from Malaysian universities.

iii. International applicants who have graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English. However, applicants must submit evidence of support that have been certi�ed by the previous university.



SECTION 3 : PROGRAM REGISTRATION

3.1 Students who are o�ered admission to a postgraduate programme at UMP are required to register formally at the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), UMP on the date determined by the University.

3.2 The o�er will be revoked if any of the students or current students failed to register for the program within the given period without any plausible reason accepted by the University.

3.3 All students may obtain information regarding the scheme, program registration procedures, and the payment rate that must be made by referring to the information attached with the admission o�er letter.

3.4 Registration of a student is based on the semester system and the date will be determined when the student registers. Semester I commences from the month of September to February and Semester II commences from the month of February to September.

3.5 New research students can register within the validity of the o�er letter. However, he/she must register with IPS during the stipulated registration period as stated in the o�er letter latest by week 13 of the semester. Please refer to the current University Academic Calendar. The semester registered will be counted in the student candidature period.

3.6 All research students are required to register at the Faculty where his/her Main Supervisor is located. In special circumstances, where students are not able to register at the respective Faculty, the approval for students to register at another faculty is subjected to the approval by MPSU.

3.7 An international student must ensure that a student pass has been approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia before entering Malaysia. For issues pertaining to immigration matters, visas, student pass, please contact the O�cer-in-Charge at the International O�ce, UMP.

3.8 Senior students are required to complete their semester registration at the university as scheduled. The registration is based on the examinations results of the previous semester.

3.9 Senior student whose study is discontinued due to postponement, suspension, or any other reasons, is required to re-register his/her program on the date set by the University.

SECTION 4 : FEES

4.1 The fees imposed on the students are as follow:

(i) Non Recurring Fees (payable once only on admission) include the following: • Personal Bond (Refundable at the end of program of study- international

student only)• Registration Fee• Examination Fee• Smart Card• Alumni

(ii) Recurring Fees (payable every semester) include the following:• Tuition Fees• Services• Insurance & Welfare• Health Service Fee

4.2 It is the responsibility of the students to ensure that payment of fees for the current semester is settled during registration. Receipt of payment must be produced upon registration. The students are not allowed to register for the respective semester if he/she does not settle the fees.

4.3 Tuition Fee Payment

4.3.1 New Students

(1) A new local student must pay all required fee as stipulated before or during the day of registration.

(2) A new international student must pay one (1) semester’s fee before or during the day of registration.

4.3.2 Senior Students

(1) A senior student with or without sponsorship must pay all the fees as stipulated before or during the semester registration day.

(2) The UMP sta� who registers as a part time research student must pay 50% of the tuition fees and complete payment for other fees.

(3) Students who have submitted their thesis draft must notify the Bursary and pay the service charge only.



4.4 Students who have been terminated from the sponsorship/loan or currently appeal for a continuation of sponsorship/loan must pay the total fees before or during the semester registration day.

4.5 Students who have partial sponsorship/loan must pay the remaining balance of the fees before or after the registration date.

4.6 Exemption of registration without fee payment is not granted for the sponsor party who does not follow the time period given by the university. Outstanding fees must be paid before current semester registration.

4.7 Senior students who register late may be subjected to a penalty of RM50/day or up to a maximum of RM500.

4.8 Students who are subjected to disciplinary actions either candidature is terminated or suspended must pay the total fees for the respective semester where the action is taken. 4.9 Withdrawal from program

4.9.1 New Students

(1) No refund of the Entry Fee will be made for students who withdraw after the registration date.

(2) Tuition fees will be refunded to new students who withdraw within 14 days after the registration date.

(3) No refund of tuition fees will be made for new students who withdraw after this given period (after the 14 days of registration date).

4.9.2 Senior Students

(1) Senior students who register and withdraw after the 14 days of registration date must pay the total fees of the respective semester.

4.10 Postponement of Studies

4.10.1 Students who have been endorsed for postponement of studies during the semester must pay the fees as follow:

(1) Students who have been endorsed for postponement within 14 days after the semester commences, all fees will be refunded.

(2) If the endorsement were given before the end of the mid semester break, the student must pay half of the total tuition fees.

(3) If the endorsement were given after the end of the mid semester break, the student must pay the total amount of the tuition fees.

(4) Other fees must be paid totally for (2) and (3) above, while the hostel fee is subjected to the rules and regulation of the hostel management.

4.11 Total tuition fees will be refunded to students who have been endorsed for medical leaves by the University.

4.12 Hostel accommodation fees

(1) All students must pay a total fee of six (6) months hostel accommodation fees before they are allowed for hostel accommodation.

(2) Students are charged according to monthly fees and no prorated counting.

(3) Postgraduate hostel accommodation is subjected to the rules and regulations imposed by the hostel management.

4.13 Refund

(1) Personal bond for international students who have completed his/her studies will be refunded via bank credit transfer. Students must show a proof of his/her account bank details whether a Malaysian account or home country account. No refund will be made to a third party account.

(2) The University may coordinate any surplus that will be paid to the students with any fee or outstanding payment.

(3) All applications for refund will only be processed for application of transactions within the �nancial year except for the deposit account. If the application were made after the period, no refund will be made. The �nancial year of the university ends on 31st December.



4.14 Students who fail to pay the total fees within the given period are subjected to the barring action. According to the University rules, the barring on the students may result on the following consequences:

(1) Not allowed to register in the current semester(2) Academic transcript will be detained(3) Not allowed to attend the convocation (4) Candidature will be suspended (5) Candidature will be terminated

SECTION 5 : RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

5.1 If an active student failed to renew his/her registration, a show-cause letter will be issued. He/she is given two (2) weeks to respond to the show-cause letter, failing which the UMP will initiate that the candidature will be terminated.

5.2 If the student gives a responce within the given period of time, a penalty of RM50 per day or up to a maximum of RM500 will be imposed subject to permission granted for late registration by the bursary.

5.3 A student is required to renew his/her registration and pay normal fees until such time that he/she has submitted the draft copies of the thesis to the IPS for examination.

5.4 A student who has submitted the thesis draft while waiting for the viva has to pay RM300 every semester.

5.5 A student who has passed the viva process has to pay RM300 every semester until approval from the Senate.

5.6 The manual for renewal of registration can be downloaded from the IPS website.

SECTION 6 : CONVERSION OF CANDIDATURE STATUS

6.1 A student can apply for conversion of his/her status from full-time to part- time or vice-versa by completing the form UMP (IPS) A-02.

SECTION 7 : CONVERSION OF CANDIDATURE MASTERS TO PhD

7.1 A Master’s student who is applying for conversion of his/her candidature to that of a PhD must submit a revised research proposal endorsed by the main supervisor. This application must be done in writing to the Dean of IPS via the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Centre. He/she must complete the form UMP (IPS) R-01.

7.2 The main supervisor must prepare a thorough report on the latest progress of the student.

7.3 A student who applies for the conversion of candidature from Master’s to PhD is required to conduct a seminar on his/her research �ndings. The Faculty may impose a requirement where the student must attend an examination.

7.4 Examinations Committee (Conversion Master’s to PhD)

(1) The Faculty will organize an examination committee responsible for making the decision regarding the student’s application of candidature conversion.

(2) The examination committee should consists of the following:

a. A Professor from another faculty who acts as a chairman;b. Dean of the Faculty;c. Main Supervisor andd. Two (2) additional members endorsed by the Faculty Council who are

experts in the research area done by the respective student.

(3) Assistant Registrar of the Faculty acts as a secretariat.

(4) The committee members should be endorsed by the faculty council.

(5) The Examinations Committee Report should comprise all of the following:

a. Signi�cant Research Findings by the student: Suitability of the student with the new proposed research topic; whether the student has the capability and is accountable to carry out the research in all aspects of problems as well as able to integrate the �ndings into the corpus of scienti�c knowledge.



b. The following items must be considered in deciding the ‘signi�cance’ of research �ndings:

It must be stated clearly on the di�erence between new proposed research as compared to the original proposal; from the aspects of methodology, research scope and analysis level. The student write up/experiment results must show concrete evidence that it is reaching a level where new �ndings/re-concept is possible. It means that the expression of hope only is not enough.

c. The importance of research continuity

7.5 The decision of the Examinations Committee must be presented to the Faculty council for approval and further submitted to the MPSU within three (3) months from the date of application received. The following documents must be submitted together;

(1) Cover letter (the template can be downloaded from the IPS Website)(2) Application Form UMP (IPS) R-01(3) Veri�cation of Seminar Presentation Form UMP (IPS) R-02(4) Research proposal veri�ed by the Main Supervisor(5) The Main Supervisor Report on the latest progress/achievement of the

student’s research.(6) Two (2) Examiners’ Report (7) Attendance veri�cation of the Examination Committee members (8) Complete Examination Committee minutes of meeting with the veri�cation of the student’s application whether it is approved or not.(9) Examiners Committee Report (based on the presentation done by the

student during the Examinations Committee meeting)(10) Veri�cation by the Faculty council.

7.6 The recommendation for conversion is further presented in the MPSU. An o�cial letter will be issued to the student if the application is approved.

SECTION 8 : WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM OF STUDY

8.1 Withdrawal from a program of study can be made to the IPS based on acceptable reasons. Students are required to �ll in the application form UMP (IPS) A-04.

SECTION 9 : EXTENSION OF CANDIDATURE

9.1 An application for extension must be made o�cially to the Dean/Director of the respective Faculty/Centre by submitting the Form UMP (IPS) A-05.

SECTION 10 : POSTPONEMENT OF STUDY

10.1 The postponement application must be made before the semester begins or within the �rst two weeks of the semester by completing the application form UMP (IPS) A-03 available at the IPS or can be downloaded from the IPS website at http://ips.ump.edu.my/.

10.2 No penalty will be imposed on a postponement due to medical or valid personal reasons. The status of the student will be stated as Defer Uncounted (Defer-U).

10.3 Application for the postponement of study with reason other than medical problem may be considered. The semester will be counted in the calculation of the study period. The status of the student will be stated as Defer Counted (Defer - C).

10.4 If students are sponsored, a copy of the approval letter by the university must be sent to the sponsor by the students.

10.5 Students with the postponement of study approval are not eligible to use any facilities provided for other students by the university.

SECTION 11 : REACTIVATION OF CANDIDATURE

11.1 A student must reactivate his/her candidature within the �rst two weeks of the respective semester after his/her postponement period ended. If the student failed to do so, his/her candidature may be terminated (subjected to the Faculty’s approval). 11.2 The student is required to write a formal letter to the Dean of Faculty stating his/her date of reactivation (within registration period of respective semester). Students must send this approved letter to the IPS and re-register at the E-Community Portal. The manual of re-registration can be downloaded from the IPS website.



SECTION 11 : CHANGE OF RESEARCH TOPICS AND FIELDS WITHIN THE SAME PROGRAM

11.1 Permission to change topic or �eld of research must be approved by the Supervisor. A student must specify his/her intention to apply for a change in the area of study or change of topic.

11.2 The form UMP (IPS) R-03 must be submitted to the Supervisor for approval before it is submitted to the relevant Faculty/Centre for approval. The approved form must be submitted to the IPS.

SECTION 12 : CHANGE OF SUPERVISORS OR CO SUPERVISORS

12.1 Permission to change supervisors must be approved by the current Supervisor. The form UMP (IPS) R-04 must be submitted to the Supervisor for approval before it is submitted to the relevant Faculty/Centre for endorsement. The endorsed form must be submitted to the IPS. 12.2 The change of supervisor may be done because of the following reasons:

(1) If there is strong justi�cation and excuse, the student may apply to change the supervisor.

(2) If there is a supervisor who does not perform the supervisory duties satisfactorily, the Dean of the Faculty may appoint any other quali�ed academic sta� to replace the said supervisor.

(3) If the supervisor cannot perform the supervisory due to valid personal reasons or conditions, he or she may notify the Dean of the Faculty for a replacement.

12.3 If there is a change of main supervisor and the main supervisor is from another faculty, the student will be registered in the faculty that the main supervisor is attached to. However, the change of supervisor is not allowed once the Notice of Thesis Submission is submitted.

SECTION 13 : PROGRESS REPORT

13.1 A student has to prepare a Research Plan in the �rst semester. This Research Plan is basically an overview of the student’s research plan for the entire student candidature in the form of Gantt chart and milestones. It is to be uploaded in the Student E-Community at the end of the �rst semester and has to be veri�ed by the supervisor.

13.2 Student must refer to the Rule and Guidelines stated in this handbook while preparing this Research Plan. It is advisable for the students to consult with their supervisor. Please refer to Appendix B for the sample of Research Plan.

13.3 A student has to register for the progress report throughout his/her candidature period until the submission of the draft thesis for viva voce.

13.4 Table 1 and 2 show the items required to be submitted by the student in every semester for Master’s and PhD respectively. Appropriate progress report form should be �lled up for each semester.



Table 1: Progress Report Submission for Master’s Degree Full Time

No ElementsSemester & Marks Proportion1 % 2 % 3 % 4 %

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

TOTAL MARKS

Abstract

Introduction

Literature Review / Critical Literature Review

References

Research Gap & Problem Statement

Research Questions

Research Methodology

Experiment / Data Collection

Finding / Data Analysis

Publications

Discussion

Contribution / Conclusions

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x

50

40

5

5

100

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Table 2: Progress Report Submission for Doctoral Degree Full Time


No ElementsSemester & Marks Proportion

1 % 2 % 3 % 4 % 5 % 6 %

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

TOTAL MARKS

Abstract

Introduction

Literature Review / Critical Literature Review

References

Research Gap & Problem Statement

Research Questions

Research Methodology

Experiment / Data Collection

Finding / Data Analysis

Publications

Discussion

Contribution

Conclusions

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x

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45

5

100

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13.5 Student will be given the progress report result of either MM (Memuaskan) or TM (Tidak Memuaskan). The candidature of students who gain TM for two consecutive semesters will be terminated.

13.6 Course Grade Appeal

(1) A student can appeal for review of his/her examination results within two (2) weeks after the grades are issued by the IPS.

(2) Course Grade Review is the review of the progress report marking to ensure that the mark is given correctly.

(3) Each appeal must be made by �lling in the UMP (IPS) R-06 Appeal Form of Course Grade Review and attached with the receipt of payment.

(4) Appeal Form of Course Grade Review that has been �lled up will not be accepted by the IPS if:

a. Appeal done after the stipulated time periodb. Incomplete form.c. No receipt of payment attached.

(5) The results for course grade appeal are subjected to the approval of the Dean of Faculty.

(6) Final marks that will be considered are the marks obtained from the course grade review regardless whether the grade is higher or lower.

SECTION 14 : PROPOSAL DEFENSE / 1st LEVEL ASSESSMENT

14.1 A student is recommended to undergo proposal defense at certain duration as being mentioned in Table 4.

Table 3: Proposal Defense Duration

Full TimePROGRAM

MASTER’SPhD

First SemesterSecond Semester

Part Time

Second SemesterThird Semester

14.2 Students are required to submit three (3) copies of the proposal veri�ed by the Supervisor to the Faculty.

14.3 One copy of corrected Proposal, List of Corrections UMP (IPS) PD-03 and Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) PD-04 veri�ed by the Supervisor, Examiners, and the Dean of Faculty must be submitted by the student to their Faculty after the Proposal Defense.

SECTION 15 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE AND PROGRESS REPORT

15.1 Students are required to register for eight (8) Modules of Research Methodology course with IPS as listed in Table 4.

TABLE 4 : Program Structure


IPS Faculty

Philosophy of Science & Ethics in Research

Research Overview

Literature Review

Methodology

Data Collection and Analysis

Scienti�c Writing

Preparation for Viva-Voce

Conceptual Paper

MIP1101 HWPIP1101

MIR1101 HWPIR1101

MIL1101 HWPIL1101

MIM1101 HWPIM1101

MID1101 HWPID1101

MIS1101 HWPIS1101

MIV1101 HWPIV1101

MIC1101 HWPIC1101

Progress report 1

Progress report 2

Progress Report 3

Progress Report 4

Progress Report 5

Progress Report 6

MSC1100PHD1100

MSC1200PHD1200

MSC2100PHD2100

MSC2200PHD2200

MSC3100PHD3100

MSC3200PHD3200

Students are required to ful�ll all the eight (8) Modules of Research Methodology course set by the IPS before proposal defense.


15.2 Students must register for Progress Report every semester.

15.3 Course Exemption

(1) Students can apply for a Course Exemption by submitting the Course Exemption Form UMP (IPS) R-07 to IPS. Conditions for the Course Exemption are as follow:

(a) The course is from the program that is equivalent to the current program.(b) The course must be from the study program that has been accredited.(c) The content of the course must be equivalent to more than 80% of the

course conducted by the IPS. (d) The combined amount of the Credit Exemption is not more than 30% of the

total courses o�ered by the IPS.

(2) The Course exemption is not applicable for all HL courses. Students must attend the courses at his/her respective Faculty.

SECTION 16: PREPARATION, SUBMISSION & EXAMINATION OF THESIS

16.1 The IPS has published a Thesis Guideline to assist students in preparing their thesis. This guide is to facilitate the processes involved in the submission of the thesis. A student should make reference to the Thesis Guideline.

16.2 The IPS will not accept any thesis that has not been written in accordance with the prescribed format. Please refer to the UMP Thesis Guide.

SECTION 17 : PRE VIVA

17.1 A student is required to pass the Pre-Viva at the Faculty before he/she is eligible for the Viva Voce (Oral Examination). Prior to that, a student who wishes to sit for the Pre-Viva must submit the Notice of Thesis Submission.

17.2 Upon submission of noti�cation, student must submit the thesis draft to the Faculty for Pre-viva. Pre Viva Evaluation Form UMP (IPS) PV-01 must be submitted together with the thesis draft.

17.3 Students are required to do the corrections and submit the List of Corrections UMP (IPS) PV-03 together with the Endorsement Corrections Form UMP (IPS) PV-04 to the Faculty before Thesis Draft Submission.

SECTION 18 : SUBMISSION OF DRAFT COPIES OF THE THESIS

18.1 A Master's or PhD student is required to submit Notice of Thesis Submission on IPS Online, at least three (3) months prior to submitting six (6) copies of the thesis for Master's Student and seven (7) copies of the thesis for PhD student.

18.2 At this point, payment of the Thesis Examinations Fee must be made at the Bursary. A copy of the receipt of payment should be submitted to the IPS together with the copies of the thesis.

18.3 A student has to submit a written application endorsed by the main supervisor requesting for an extension of the notice of submission of the thesis if he/ she failed to submit the required number of copies after the three (3) months period.

18.4 Submission of thesis must be made during the period of candidature and after the student has ful�lled the minimum publication requirement and the minimum period of candidature.

18.5 The softcopy of the thesis should be submitted to the turnitin for the similarity index checking. The similarity index report must be approved by the supervisor and the similarity index should not exceed 25%.

18.6 A Master’s student must submit six (6) copies of the thesis and seven (7) copies of the thesis for PhD students to the IPS for oral examination (Viva Voce) together with the following documents:

(1) Thesis Submission Form UMP (IPS) RE-01(2) Plagiarism Checker Report (Similarity Index < 25%)(3) Pre-Viva Evaluation Form UMP (IPS) PV-01, UMP (IPS) PV-02, UMP (IPS) PV-03 and UMP (IPS) PV-04(4) Proof of publication Form UMP (IPS) A-06 together with printed copies of the publication. Publication must include the student’s a�liation to UMP.

18.7 If there were any change to the title of the draft copies of thesis from the original title in the Notice of Submission of Thesis form, the student has to obtain a written con�rmation from the main supervisor and approval from the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Centre before the thesis can be submitted to the IPS by completing the form UMP (IPS) R-03 and to be submitted together with the above documents.



18.8 The students must inform the Bursary Unit upon submission of the draft copies of the thesis to the IPS. If the students failed to do so, a regular fee will be charged instead of only RM300 services fee.

SECTION 19 : THE VIVA-VOCE (ORAL EXAMINATION)

19.1 The viva voce or oral defense will be scheduled by the IPS and the student must be present at the viva voce session. The IPS will submit the list of corrections to the student after the viva voce and he/she should work on the list of corrections during the time frame given.

19.2 The period given for the corrections/modi�cations of the thesis is as follows;

Scale Description Correction Period Endorsement Requirement

Scale 1 :

Scale 2 :

Scale 3 :

Scale 4 :

Scale 5 :

Pass without correction

Pass with minor corrections

Pass with major corrections

Re-examination correction(Re-viva)

The student is not eligible to be awarded a Doctor of Philosophy/Master’s Degree and is not allowed to re-submit the thesis for examination.

Maximum time - Three (3) months

Maximum time - Six (6) months

Maximum -Nine (9) months

Maximum - Twelve (12) months

Fail

Corrections have to be endorsed by supervisor

Corrections have to be endorsed by supervisor and internal examiner

Corrections have to be endorsed by supervisor, internal examiner and external examiner

Thesis re-examination has to be made by all original examiners. As far as possible, the same chairperson may chair the viva-voce for re-evaluation

These recommendations are made if the thesis:i. Has obvious major weaknesses that additional work or corrections cannot address and hence the quality of the thesis cannot be increased to the level of set standards/requirement; orii. Has weaknesses that could not be remedied; or).iii. The research carried out was inadequate/insu�cient

19.3 The maximum duration allowed for making corrections is according to the respective scale given to the student. However, the Thesis Examination Panel can determine the maximum period appropriate with the number of corrections required for the thesis of not more than one (1) year.

19.4 After viva voce, the student must ful�ll the requirements as listed in the List of Corrections before submitting the Final Thesis. The detail of the steps required for the student to do after the viva voce is as shown in the Appendix A. According to the scale he/she obtained during Viva-voce.

19.5 Students must submit the List of Corrections UMP (IPS) RE-05A and UMP (IPS) RE-05B, Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06 and the Draft Thesis Checklist Form UMP (IPS) RE-07 to IPS. Thesis must be checked by IPS, to ensure it adheres to Thesis Guideline format. Once approval is obtained, students can proceed for �nal Thesis Submission.

19.6 If the student does not submit the Final (hardbound) thesis to the IPS within the time frame given, he/she is considered as failed. If the student needed an extension for the correction period, he/she must write to the Dean of the Faculty at least one (1) month before the �nal date of submission. The Faculty will inform the student, whether the extension is approved. For this purpose, approval from MPSU is needed.

19.7 If the Dean of the faculty is the Supervisor, endorsement should be obtained from Deputy Dean of the faculty.

SECTION 20 : SUBMISSION OF FINAL COPY OF THESIS

20.1 A student is required to submit three (3) hardbound copies of the thesis to the IPS. The student is required to upload the �nal thesis in PDF format to IPS online for Postgraduate.

20.2 The submission of the �nal thesis must be enclosed together with the complete Final Thesis Submission Form UMP (IPS) RE-08 endorsed by the Main Supervisor, Examiners and Dean/Director of the Faculty/Centre/Unit.



SECTION 21 : STATEMENT OF DECLARATION

21.1 In submitting the �nal copies of thesis, each student must sign a declaration form stating that the thesis is his/her own work. The example of declaration form can be downloaded from the IPS website.

SECTION 22 : GRADUATION

22.1 Compliance of the following is necessary for graduation:

(1) Adherence to all Rules and Regulations of the graduate degree program.(2) Passed the requirements of the proposal defense.(3) Attended the faculty colloquium/seminar as per faculty requirements.(4) Passed the Viva- Voce.(5) Ful�lled the minimum duration of candidature.(6) Passed the prerequisite courses (if any) as determined by the Faculty/

Centre.(7) Settled all outstanding fees (if any).(8) Publications as required

22.2 The IPS will issue a Completion of Study Letter and transcript to the students after the Senate Meeting.

22.3 Students can verify to attend the convocation once the announcement is updated in the UMP Portal.

22.4 Access the Convocation Portal at konvo.ump.edu.my to verify the attendance and log in by using identi�cation card number/passport number.

22.5 Follow the instructions given in the portal and make a payment to Bursary.

22.6 The students can collect the Certi�cates from the IPS right after the Convocation Ceremony. The Certi�cate will not be issued before the Convocation Ceremony.

SECTION 23 : SUPERVISION

23.1 Appointment of Supervisor

(1) The appointment of a supervisor for Master’s Degree By Research must meet the following criteria:

i. The main supervisor must have a minimum quali�cation of one level higher than the degree level enrolled in by the student i.e. a Doctoral Degree.


ii. A main supervisor without the required quali�cation in (i) above must have at least (5) years of working experience in teaching and research or as a co-supervisor who has graduated a master student.

iii. The main supervisor without the required quali�cation in i. and ii above, must appoint a co-supervisor who has graduated a research student.

iv. Newly appointed supervisor is compulsory to attend the supervision training handled by UMP Training Management Division (BLPK).

(2) The appointment of a supervisor for Doctoral Degree By Research must meet the following criteria:

i. The main supervisor must have a minimum quali�cation of the equivalent degree level enrolled by the student and at least two (2) years of working experience in teaching and research or as a co-supervisor who has graduated a master’s student.

ii. The main supervisor without the required experience in i. above, must appoint a co-supervisor who has graduated a research student.

iii. Newly appointed supervisor is compulsory to attend the supervision training handled by UMP Training Management Division (BLPK).

iv. For students who choose to do research in critical and speci�c areas, the University may appoint a �eld supervisor from another university or industry with expertise in these �elds to Supervise.

v. Table 5 refers to newly appointed supervisors.

Master’s

PhD

Student Level

√ Can be a main supervisor, but must have:• Co-supervisor who has graduated a research student • Compulsory to attend UMP Training Management Division (BLPK).

√ Can supervise.

X Cannot supervise.

√ Can be a main supervisor but must have:• Co-supervisor who has graduated a research student • Compulsory to attend UMP Training Management Division (BLPK).

Educational Level of Academician

Table 5: Eligibility of Academician to Supervise

Master’s PhD


(3) In principle, supervision should comprise of one Main Supervisor, and/or one Co-Supervisor, and/or one Field Supervisor.

(4) The Main Supervisor who is an academic member of the University holds primary accountability for the student.

(5) The area of research and/or expertise of the Main Supervisor should be related to the �eld of research or scholarly work of the student. If the work transcends di�erent disciplines, the supervisors should include experts in related �elds.

(6) To nominate a Main Supervisor, consideration will be given to the number and progress of students currently being supervised by the Academic sta�, the experience, teaching or administrative commitments as well plans with respect to leaves.

(7) The Main Supervisor’s tenure at the University should not be less than the minimum time allowed for the completion of the degree.

(8) Should the case be that the Main Supervisor’s tenure will expire before the minimum period of study for the research degree, a Co-Supervisor who possesses related experience or expertise in the �eld of research and, is an academic sta� under tenure will take up appointment before expiration of the main supervisor’s tenure.

(9) A student may nominate a Main Supervisor who has been approved by the Faculty Council. Should the supervisor be rejected by the Council, the student may appeal.

(10) The Faculty Council is responsible for the selection of the appropriate supervisor and/or the other supervisors using the funding, facilities, resources (laboratory/studio/clinical facilities, and space) and expertise to support the research, as criteria for decision.

(11) When there is only one supervisor, the supervisor must be a full-time sta� of the University.

(12) When there is more than one supervisor, the principal supervisor must be a full-time sta� of the University.

X Cannot supervise.



(13) The appointment of a Supervisor shall take into account the research skills and experiences which are consistent with the research �eld of the student.

(14) Supervisors appointed shall not have a close family link to the student. Both appointed supervisors also must not have any family relationship with each other.

(15) Supervisors suggested by prospective students, are given priority to supervise, except in cases where the faculty feels that other supervisors are more quali�ed to supervise.

(16) Appointment of an external party (either academic or non-academic) as �eld-supervisors can be considered if the external party is able to provide the necessary supervision.

(17) Appointment of second supervisor among local academic sta� is a must for the international student with the main supervisor is an expatriate with a contracted position.

(18) For academic sta� who will be coming to the end of their services, the Faculty Council should ensure that a replacement supervisor is appointed at least six (6) months prior to the end of the service date of the initial supervisor so that both of them can co-supervise without a�ecting the progress of the student’s research.

(19) In all cases of protracted absence of beyond 3 months, such as research/ sabbatical leave, unforeseen circumstances, where possible, the supervisor will be expected to maintain the continuity of supervision. If this is not possible, the Faculty/Centre must plan in advance to put in place other suitable arrangements.

(20) The Main Supervisor who retires from employment or whose status has changed to that of only an honorary member of the Faculty sta� may still continue to supervise subjected to the Faculty and MPSU approvals. If the retiree is unable to continue or approval is not obtained from the Faculty/MPSU, a new Main Supervisor needs to be appointed to take on the responsibilities upon the retirement of the existing Main Supervisor. The student should be consulted prior to the decision.

X Cannot supervise.



(21) In cases where the Main Supervisor ceases to become an Academic sta� of the UMP for whatever reason, he/she may still continue to be the Main Supervisor subjected to the Faculty and MPSU approvals.

(22) If the appointment of a new supervisor is required for some reasons, the appointment shall be made according to merit and this case is considered as a special case. This case cannot be referred to and be an example or a precedent for a case to come.

(23) In the event of problems of supervision between the supervisor and student, the faculty should address this problem. If the problem cannot be resolved, the matter may be submitted to the Dean, Institute of Postgraduate Studies for further action.

(24) For the industrial Doctoral program, in addition to the Academic Supervisor an Industrial Supervisor must be appointed and both supervisors must satisfy all University requirements.

(25) The recommended ratio for students to obtain a quality supervision is as follows:

• Professor = 1:10 • Assoc. Prof = 1:7 • Senior Lecturer = 1:5

(26) The Faculty may approve a higher maximum number of students provided that the supervisor has shown excellent supervision performance.

(27) Newly appointed supervisor is compulsory to attend the supervision training handled by UMP Training Management Division (BLPK).

(28) Student-supervisor relationships are to be professional and free from exploitation and con�ict of interest. Relationships that are not at arm’s length (e.g., current or past emotional, romantic, sexual, or family ties) are unacceptable between the student and the supervisor or between the student and any member of the supervisory committee. If con�ict of interest arises, the individuals involved must immediately bring the matter to the attention of the Faculty and IPS for appropriate actions to be taken.


23.2 Role and responsibilities of the Supervisor

Supervisors must report their students’ research progress, be it satisfactory or unsatisfactory, to the Dean of the Faculty.

23.2.1 General Responsibilities

(1) The Main Supervisor

i. Facilitates appropriate access to the other supervisors (if any) and any other relevant member of sta� deemed necessary for successful completion of the study.

ii. Ensures the student participates in programs conducted by the Faculty or University to implement the Code of Practice for Postgraduate Students and regulations.

iii. Ensures adequate resources and equipment for the student for research purposes are available at the Faculty/Centre and facilitate access to other facilities as required.

iv. Advises/suggests to the Faculty/Centre, quali�ed examiners for his/her student’s thesis

v. Ensures that the co-supervisors are actively involved in the supervision process so that they are able to take over primary supervision duties either temporarily or permanently (if appropriate) when the Main Supervisor is unavailable;

vi. The supervisor should create a conducive learning environment that protects the student’s individuality, safety, and sense of comfort and belonging.

vii. Discuss and co-sign the student supervisor agreement with his/her student con�rming understanding the roles and responsibilities stipulated in this Code of Good Practice before time exceeds 3 months.

(2) The Co-Supervisor

i. Takes over temporarily the role of the Main Supervisor should the latter be absent for an extended period or is found to su�er from a long-term health problems or passes away. The Co-Supervisor should also step in should the relationship between the Main Supervisor and the student su�er a break down in the research process.


ii. Assists in �nding a replacement for the Main Supervisor should any of the circumstances in (i) arise. It is not expected or required that the Co-Supervisor becomes the Main Supervisor unless the former is found to be suitable academically to replace the Main Supervisor.

iii. If the co-supervisor is from outside the University, approval of MPSU is needed.

(3) The Field Supervisor: Their Role

i. Act as a liaison between the student, employer/organization, supervisor and university in matters relating to the nomination of Graduate Studies.

ii. Assist in the matters relating to the research work, such as the use of organization infrastructures, equipment’s and other facilities.

iii. Address the problems faced by the student and ensure that the student executes his/her research work in a de�ned time period.

iv. Play the role of "Peer discussants" to students in relation to the research project.

v. In cases where certain other relevant experience or expertise is needed or where research needs to be conducted at a distant site, a �eld supervisor may be appointed by the Faculty Council, but with no �nancial implications.

23.2.2 Guidance on Research Project

i. Makes clear to a student that the degree is awarded only for original work.ii. Gives guidelines with respect to the type of research that can be conducted,

the quality and standard that should be achieved, the organization of research required, the research techniques and methods required, legislation pertaining to health and safety (that would ensure students receive proper instructions and have access to appropriate training) and matters of ethics that may be necessary for the conduct of the research.

iii. Vouches for the suitability and scope of research proposed for the degree sought, taking into account the funding, availability of resources, the timeline set by the University for a student to complete and submit the thesis, and the student’s prior academic experience and quali�cation, and research inclination.


iv. Helps the student to draw up a plan for conducting research, direct his/her focus to the essential aspects of research, and achieve a positive development in research through proper scheduling of work right from the start of the research.

v. Advises the student on relevant literatures, methodologies and policies of the University with respect to academic integrity and convention, for example, the issue of plagiarism.

vi. Advises on ethical and safety implications of work and facilitates for approval of the relevant Ethics Committees, both at the University and external bodies.

vii. Clari�es to the student at the outset all matters regarding the ownership of Intellectual Property Rights of the research.

23.2.3 Progress Review of Research

i. Provides speci�c advice and guidance to ensure acceptable progress at successive stages of the work for a timely completion.

ii. Highlights any inadequacy of progress and unsatisfactory standard of work to the students and recommends necessary action to rectify these situations.

iii. Supervisors are encouraged to record every meeting and discussion with the student about the study and research of the student by providing and updating the �le on record of achievement and progress of research projects for each student.

iv. Monitors and submits progress reports in a timely manner through the IPS Portal every semester or other alternative reporting mechanisms. Supervision reports will be considered by the University in the review and evaluation of any examination of which the result has been challenged or disputed, should such as a case arises.

23.2.4 Skills Development and Training

i. Works with other parties in the university through various training programs to enhance students’ transferable skills;

ii. Familiarize themselves with the Personal and Professional Development Program workshops and courses provided by the Institute of Postgraduate Studies, to determine the students’ training needs; and

iii. Advises on general interpersonal and professional development skills from other sources.

23.2.5 Interaction with Student

i. Supervisors should interact with the student at least two (2) times per month in the �rst semester and once (1) a month for the next semester. For the �rst meeting, the supervisor and the student must talk face to face, while, the next meeting may be conducted via other methods such as on-line.

ii. Inculcates the elements of trust, mutual respect, a non-confrontational attitude and honesty, and responsiveness to ideas in the interaction with students;

iii. Respects the student’s right to privacy as long as it does not interfere with the research progress;

iv. Appreciates and understands a student’s working habits, learning styles and individual di�erences;

v. Progressively develops the student’s competence and problem solving skills through a conducive and non-confrontational approach;

vi. Establishes an e�ective means of communication, frequency and timing of meetings with the student;

vii. Responds immediately and as necessary to the student’s request for a meeting and for feedback on his/her work at intervals in the period of candidature;

viii. Provides support and empathetic help to the student who may be facing health problems or problems of a personal nature that may cause delay to his/her work, thereby making it unlikely for the student to meet the standard for the degree sought as early as possible during the candidature period;

ix. Advises on the dissemination and publication of research through journals and conferences;

x. Seeks feedback from the Student on potential thesis/dissertation examiners;xi. Cooperates with other supervisors (if any) consistently throughout the

student’s candidature;xii. Ceases to assume any supervisory role in the event of the development of a

personal relationship with the student;xiii. For the development of a pro�table intellectual relationship, supervisors are

responsible for setting in place the mechanism for which the relationship progresses through three phases - Infancy Phase, Maturity Phase and Completion Phase – as below.

• Infancy phase: where the rules of the relationship are made known, negotiated and agreed upon by the two parties, where an e�ective collaboration is outlined, where additional external teaching assistance is



sought and selected, where competencies are nurtured, and where obvious or potential problems are anticipated and solutions planned;

• Maturity phase: where both parties can re�ect their individuality yet relate to each other as partners in the research process, where bonding socially is liberated, where the parties become less bound to their roles and more free to go with the dynamics of research, where the student becomes better equipped with the skill to conceptualize his/her research, and where the student’s con�dence gains strength;

• Completion phase: where the understanding of how theory relates to practice is substantially achieved, where the student can �nd his/her own way comfortably without much help from the supervisor, where the anticipated completion of the research is evaluated comprehensively through honest and open discussions between the supervisor and student relating to their perceptions of and feelings towards the research product, and goals they may have of the future of this research product.

23.2.5 Submission of Thesis and Examination Process

i. Ensures that the student submits a pro-forma stating his/her intention to submit the thesis to the Institute of Postgraduate Studies at least three months before he/she plans to submit the completed thesis for examination.

ii. Shall not participate in any formal examination for the degree.

23.2.6 Constructive Guidance and Feedback

i. Ensures that the best interest of the student is the main priority when giving feedback and constructive guidance.

ii. Be mindful of potential research related di�culties, risks and uncertainties and provide the necessary guidance to mitigate the situation. If appropriate, the supervisor may seek advice from the Deputy Dean/Deputy Director of the Research and Postgraduate Studies.

iii. Provides constructive comments and feedback within a reasonable time for submitted work such as technical reports and manuscripts.

iv. Reads and comments on draft chapters in a timely manner in order to enable the student to make necessary amendments to his/her writings.

v. Ensures the student knows the appropriate techniques for gathering data and analyzing, and the ways to achieve required skill and standard of work.


23.3 The Role of Supervisor in the Board of Examiners

i. The role of supervisor in the Board of Examiners is as the advisor. The supervisor is not involved in any discussions relating to the results of work submitted by the student. The supervisor does not function as an examiner.

ii. The supervisor’s attendance is compulsory as he/she plays the crucial role to list all the corrections needed to be done by the students in the List of Corrections form. These include the corrections during the viva voce session and the reports from the internal and external examiners.

iii. The supervisor must hand over the corrections list to the Chairman during the discussion on the student’s result before the end of the viva voce session.

iv. The supervisor should help the students on the corrections to be done based on the comments raised by the Board of Examiners and continue to oversee the student in cases where the thesis is referred back for further study.

SECTION 24 : CHAIRMAN APPOINTMENT, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

24.1 A Professor from other faculty is appointed as the Chairman for both Master's and Doctoral degree.

24.2 Academic sta� with an Associate Professor Title with a doctorate degree or professional quali�cation or equivalent, may be appointed as the Chairman for the master’s degree student.

24.3 The Chairman plays the role to conduct the viva voce process and he/she will decide the �nal result of the student.

(1) Guidelines for Viva Voce Process

a. The Chairperson opens the Viva Voce session by soliciting general comments on the student and his/her thesis from all members of the panel.

b. The Chairperson allows the student to enter the Viva Voce/Examination room.

c. The Chairperson invites the student to do a brief presentation of the objectives and �ndings of his/her study. The student can do so with a Power Point/Multimedia presentation.


d. The Chairperson opens the session to the members of the panel, starting with the External Examiner (if present). If he/she is not invited then his/her questions listed in the External Examiner’s Report will be presented by the Dean/Dean’s Representative. Following this, the Internal Examiner(s) present his/her (their) list of questions to the student.

e. During the question and answer session between the Examiners (External and Internal) and student:

i. The student shall provide his/her best defense based on his/her writings in his/her thesis.

ii. The Main Supervisor/Co-Supervisor cannot aid the student in answering the presented questions, except to clarify the meaning of the questions if the student failed to grasp them.

iii. When the Chairperson is satis�ed that all the questions presented by the examiners have been answered by the student, he/she must ask the student to leave the Viva Voce room momentarily. He/she then opens discussion of the student’s Viva Voce session leading to a recommendation on the student.

f. The Chairperson will receive the List of Corrections from the supervisor during this discussion session. He/she will review and summarize the List of Corrections given by the Supervisor and at the same time he/she discards irrelevant items.

g. The Chairperson will lead the discussion on the student’s result. He/she must acquire approval from examiners for the List of Corrections passed by the Supervisor. Upon discussion with the Panel of Examiners, the chairman will decide the �nal result of the student. The �nal decision must be agreed and signed by all panels of examination.

h. The Chairperson invites the student to reenter the Viva Voce/examination room. He/she informs the student of the corrections, changes and additions that are required in his/her thesis, as agreed upon by the panel and of the duration of the revision/correction as well as the �nal date of submission of the corrected thesis draft to the IPS. Before the student is dismissed, he/she will be informed to take the List of Corrections at the IPS (upon noti�cation by the IPS administration).


Master’s Degree - Two (2) examiners where one of the examiner is the external examiner.- Examiners must at least possess a doctoral degree and one (1) of the examiner must be at least an associate professor.

Doctoral Degree - Three (3) examiners where two (2) of the examiners must be external examiners - Examiners must at least possess a doctoral degree and one (1) of the examiner must be at least a professor.

i. At the end of the Viva Voce session, the Chairperson must ensure all examiners have approved the List of Corrections and other necessary documents before handing them over to the Secretariat (after signing and approving them).

j. The Chairperson must take care of the student’s rights throughout the Viva Voce.

SECTION 25 : EXAMINERS APPOINTMENT, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

25.1 The appointment of examiners should be based on the expertise in the related �eld, respected and possess high professionalism.

25.2 The examiners must have experience in students’ supervision as the Main Supervisor or Co-supervision.

25.3 Composition of examiners for Master’s Degree students is as follows:

25.4 Composition of examiners for Doctoral Degree students is as follows:

25.5 An examiner must have a minimum quali�cation of no less than the supervisor. Where an examiner is without the required quali�cation, there must be su�cient experience in the relevant �eld and the appointment must be subjected to the UMP Senate.

25.6 An external examiner appointed must be from a �eld related to the research made to ensure the quality of research.


25.7 It is recommended that the external examiner must be of the same level of quali�cation or one level higher than the supervisor.

25.8 The Appointment of Examiners should be as follows:

(1) EXTERNAL EXAMINER a. The appointment of external examiners from the university/institutions

where the student works is not allowed.b. The appointment of external examiners from the university/institutions

who previously worked for the Universiti Malaysia Pahang is allowed after �ve (5) years period of leaving the UMP.

c. The external examiners who have worked at the university/institutions but have retired exceeding �ve (5) years and not involved with academic activities should not be appointed.

d. The external examiners from the corporate companies who are not academicians but involved in the academic writing/publications can be appointed.

e. The external examiners who have studied as the UMP Postgraduate Students can be appointed.

f. Have successfully supervised a research mode student as the Main Supervisor or a Co-supervisor.

g. External examiners from overseas can be appointed but all the cost involved will not be covered by the IPS. It might be done by the Faculty planning such as appointing a Visiting Professor or online examination method and so on.

h. External Examiner can be appointed not more than three times in a year.

(2) INTERNAL EXAMINER

a. A fulltime UMP academic sta� including honorary lecturer.b. Should be an expert in the �eld of thesis examined, without considering the

Faculty.c. Internal examiner who has been appointed as internal examiner during

Pre-Viva must continue to the Internal Examiner for the �nal Viva-Voce except in certain circumstances and decision is endorsed by the Faculty Council.

d. To be an Internal Examiner for a PhD student, the academician must have PhD quali�cation and he/she already graduated a research mode student as the Main Supervisor or Co-Supervisor.


e. To be an Internal Examiner for Master student, the academic sta� must have a PhD degree and is currently supervising a postgraduate student either as the Main Supervisor or Co-Supervisor.

f. Academic sta� without PhD quali�cation can be an internal examiner of a research mode student if the academic sta� has graduated a research mode student either as a Main Supervisor or Co-Supervisor.

g. Internal Examiners for pre-viva should be appointed as the internal examiners for viva-voce. However, in certain circumstances, the Faculty Council can decide otherwise.

h. Table 6 summarizes the eligibility of academicians to become an internal examiner for research mode students.

Table 6

25.9 The appointment of examiners must not have any close family link or professional networking with the students and the supervisors. Please refer Appendix B for the details of family link cases/professionals.

25.10 The examiners must not involve or have personal interest with the research of examined thesis.

25.11 Nominations of examiners

(1) The Supervisor must nominate at least three (3) names of the external examiners and three (3) names of the internal examiners using an online form.

(2) Latest curriculum vitae (CV) must be enclosed together.

Master’s

PhD

Internal Examiner

√ Can become an Internal Examiner, but must have graduated a student as Main or Co-Supervisor.

√ Can become an Internal Examiner but must be actively supervising a research student as Main or Co Supervisor.

X Cannot become an Internal Examiner.

√ Can become an Internal Examiner but must have graduated student as Main or Co Supervisor.

Educational Level of Academician Master's PhD

(3) The Faculty Council will approve the nominated examiners and the decision must be submitted to the IPS. If the nominated examiner is not suitable, The Faculty Council may suggest and endorse another quali�ed examiner together with the justi�cation and inform the supervisor.

(4) The IPS will issue o�er letters to the appointed examiners and will inform the appointment on regular basis.

(5) External examiners will be given two (2) weeks to respond.

(6) Internal examiners are not allowed to terminate the appointment unless with concrete and reasonable justi�cations.

(7) If there is any termination of the examiner’s appointment, the IPS will issue another letter of appointment to the next name in the list approved by the Faculty Council. If all nominated students have to terminate the appointment, the Supervisor must prepare a new nomination list to the Faculty.

25.12 The roles and responsibilities of the examiners are as follow:

(1) The examiners must read and assess the quality of the thesis for nomination purpose.

(2) The assessment will be made using the Assessment Form which should be returned to the IPS within four (4) weeks from the date of the letter.

(3) Internal examiner(s) must be present during the Viva Voce session for the Master's and PhD student.

(4) External examiner(s) are not required to attend the Viva Voce session for unless he/she �nds that the thesis has major problems from the Examiner’s Report and the student received scale 3 (9 months) and 4 (12 months). Thus, enabling the student to give his/her defense in front of all the examiners for a decision to be made.

(5) Examiner(s) must approve the list of corrections during the Viva Voce session; if not possible, within seven (7) days after the viva voce session.



25.13 If the student is instructed to submit the amended thesis for re-examination, the same internal and external examiners must examine the thesis. The MPSU may appoint the new examiner if the original examiner unable to do so.

25.14 Examiner(s) must approve the �nal amended thesis submitted by the IPS; if it is decided during the viva session.

SECTION 26 : SECRETARIAT APPOINTMENT, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

26.1 The Secretary is an academic sta� / administration sta� appointed by the Faculty.

26.2 The secretary is responsible for the overall �ow of the viva voce process. He/she must take note and update the list of corrections and examinations result form.

(1) List of Corrections

a. The Viva Voce Secretariat must ensure that the List of Corrections is approved by the Supervisor, Examiners and Chairman at the end of the viva voce session upon announcement of the result.

b. If there were any problem that occurs during the session, the approval for the list of corrections must be obtained from the respective person within seven (7) days after the date of the viva voce session. If there is no further comment, the list of corrections is considered �nal.

c. The secretariat must submit this �nal list of corrections to the IPS. d. IPS will submit the �nal list to the students. Students must use the given

template for explanation and remarks of corrections.

(2) Examination Reports

a. The secretariat must ensure that the Viva Voce Examination Reports have been signed by the Panel of Viva Voce Examination before submitting to the IPS.

b. The secretariat must ensure that the Oral Examination Reports, Chairman Report and Travel Allowance Claims Form by the external examiners are completed before submitting to the IPS.

SECTION 27 : ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENT

27.1 All students must adhere to the role and responsibilities as follow:

(1) Students should understand and ful�ll all of the conditions contained in the letter of o�er, rules and regulations applicable to the program.

(2) Students should interact with the supervisor at least two (2) times per month in the �rst semester and once (1) a month the next semester. For the �rst meeting, the student and supervisor should talk face to face, while, the next meeting can be conducted via other methods such as online.

(3) Students shall record meetings and discussions on their research each time they meet with the supervisor.

(4) Students should have a good working relationship with the supervisor.

(5) Students must plan the project schedule and comply with the maximum period of study.

(6) Students should discuss and agree with the supervisor on consultation times.

(7) Students must submit progress as speci�ed without falsifying the research outcome and is free of plagiarism.

(8) Students must notify their supervisor of any problems that may interfere with the research.

(9) Students shall engage in academic activities organized by the department, Faculty or IPS.

(10) Students must plan and ensure su�cient time to do the research and write the thesis.

(11) Students should ensure that their candidature is always active by renewing their registration each semester.

(12) A student shall give three months’ notice to the supervisor or inform the supervisor the date for submission of the thesis for examination purposes, so there is no delay in the appointment of examiners.



(13) Students are solely responsible for the content, the presentation of thesis and viva-voce presentation.

(14) Students are responsible for ensuring that corrections are made in a given period after the Board of Examiner’s meeting / viva-voce and the Senate.

SECTION 28 : SMART CARD

28.1 A smartcard is issued to all registered students of Universiti Malaysia Pahang. This card is non-transferable and is used for the following purposes:

(1) Identi�cation/security check for entry and movement within the Campus(2) Access to and use of the Library facilities(3) Payment of fees at the Bursar's O�ce(4) Course registration(5) Examinations (Language or Prerequisite Courses)(6) Medical treatment at the University's Wellness Centre/Panel Clinics or Hospitals(7) Access to and use of Sports Facilities, and(8) Other related matters pertaining to authorities like the Immigration and Police.

28.2 Loss of the smartcard must be reported immediately to the IPS. RM30 fee will be charged for card replacement.

SECTION 29 : DRESS CODE

29.1 A student must observe the rules for the stipulated dress code of the University and be appropriately attired at all times.

(1) Smart attire: At o�cial functions, lecture halls, tutorial rooms/laboratories, the Library, the Wellness Centre, the Sport Center, at the Chancellery, cafeteria and at appointments/meetings with o�cers. Short-/long-sleeved shirts, uniforms, t-shirts with collars, proper shoes, traditional clothes, e.g.: Baju Melayu, would be appropriate for male students. Female clothes should be covered no less than knee-length, with sleeves and modestly cut necklines.


(2) Casual attire: This is not allowed on the campuses. Female students are not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts, miniskirts or extremely short shorts and revealing/skimpy clothes. Flip-Flop slipper should not be worn by all students while attending classes or interviews, visiting University departments, etc. Male students should not have long hair that touches the collar.

(3) Sports attire (e.g.: shorts) can be used for sports only.

(4) Laboratory coats are meant for working in the laboratories.

SECTION 30 : STANDARD FORM

30.1 Standard Forms are available at the IPS for postgraduate students who need to seek approval pertaining to matters of their candidature. The forms are:

FORMS REFERENCE

Payments Veri�cation

Application for Change of Status (Full time to Part time or vice versa)

Postponement of Study Application Form

Application for Withdrawal from Study Programme

Application for Extension of Candidature

Proof of Publication

Application of Conversion of Status (Master to PhD)

Seminar Presentation Veri�cation Form

Application of Change of Title within the same programme

Application for Appointment, Change, Discontinuation of Supervisor

Application for Change of Field or Research / Faculty

Appeal for Course Grade Review of Progress Report

Course Exemption Form

UMP (IPS) A-01

UMP (IPS) A-02

UMP (IPS) A-03

UMP (IPS) A-04

UMP (IPS) A-05

UMP (IPS) A-06

UMP (IPS) R-01

UMP (IPS) R-02

UMP (IPS) R-03

UMP (IPS) R-04

UMP (IPS) R-05

UMP (IPS) R-06

UMP (IPS) R-07


REFERENCEFORMS

Proposal Defense

Examiners Report for Proposal Defense

Examinations Committee Report for Proposal Defense

List of Correction Proposal Defense

Endorsement of Correction Proposal Defense

Pre Viva

Examiners Report for Pre Viva

Examinations Committee Report for Pre Viva

List of Correction of Pre Viva

Endorsement of Correction Pre Viva

Viva

Thesis Submission Form

Thesis Examiners Report

Chairman Report for Viva

List of Correction by Supervisor

List of Correction After Viva Voce

List of Correction Form for Veri�cation by Examiner

Endorsement of Correction for Oral Assessment

Draft Thesis Checklist Form (Before Hardbound)

Final Thesis Submission Form

Examination Committee Report for Oral Assesment

Pro�le of Student (Viva Voce)

Panel Report for Seminar Colloquium

UMP (IPS) PD-01

UMP (IPS) PD-02

UMP (IPS) PD-03

UMP (IPS) PD-04

UMP (IPS) PV-01

UMP (IPS) PV-02

UMP (IPS) PV-03

UMP (IPS) PV-04

UMP (IPS) RE-01 UMP (IPS) RE-02

UMP (IPS) RE-03

UMP (IPS) RE-04

UMP (IPS) RE-05A

UMP (IPS) RE-05B

UMP (IPS) RE-06

UMP (IPS) RE-07

UMP (IPS) RE-08

UMP (IPS) RE-09

UMP (IPS) RE-10

UMP (IPS) SC-01

61 APPENDIX A: CHECKLIST FOR DRAFT THESIS SUBMISSION AND STEPS REQUIRED AFTER VIVA VOCE

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Complete the write up of the draft thesis according to the UMP Thesis Formatting.Prepare the correct and precise Abstract or Summary of the thesis.Ensure that all the requirements listed in Draft Thesis Submission Form UMP (IPS) RE-01 have been ful�lled (or at least able to ful�l them within three months).Submit the draft thesis and abstract/summary of the thesis to Supervisor(s) for �nal checkup.

Student

Check the draft thesis and abstract/summary of the thesis, ensure that the write up is according to the UMP Thesis Formatting and there is no major correction related to the thesis content.Ensure that the student has ful�lled all the requirements listed in Draft Thesis Submission Form UMP (IPS) RE-01 (or at least able to ful�l them within three months). Allow student to submit the Notice of Thesis Submission IPS Online

Supervisor

Submit the Notice of Thesis Submission at IPS Online together with the Abstract/Summary of thesis upon approval of the supervisor. Note: Notice of Thesis Submission must be sent at least three (3) month before submitting the �nal draft thesis to IPS.

Student

Submit four (4) copies of draft thesis with correct format for pre-viva to Faculty together with the Pre Viva Evaluation Form UMP (IPS) PV-01.

Student

Verify the Notice of Thesis Submission by Student in IPS Online & suggest the list of examiners for the student.

Supervisor

Determine the Examiners from the list suggested by the Supervisor during the Faculty meeting. Note: If the examiner is not in the Pool of Examiner, appointment of examiner can only be approved during MPSU. Verify the Examiners in IPS Online.

Faculty

Endorse the Appointment of Examiners. MPSU/Senate

Notify and Appoint Examiners. IPS

B1: CHECKLIST FOR DRAFT THESIS SUBMISSION AND VIVA VOCE

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Schedule the pre-viva session according to the list of examiners suggested in IPS Online.

Faculty

Do correction and submit the list of correction UMP (IPS) PV-03 together with the Endorsement Correction Form UMP (IPS) PV-04 for veri�cation by the supervisor.

Student

Check and ensure that student has made all the corrections or suggestions given by the examination panel of pre-viva sessions.

Supervisor

Submit the list of correction UMP (IPS) PV-03 together with the Endorsement Correction Form UMP (IPS) PV-04 to the faculty before draft thesis submission.

Student

Submit the draft thesis for proof-reading and obtain veri�cation by Supervisor.

StudentSupervisor

Obtain UMP Institutional Repository Registration Number for submission of draft thesis. Note: May upload all other related publications once UMPIR No. is obtained.

Student

SUBMISSION OF DRAFT THESISThe soft copy of the draft thesis should be submitted to the turnitin for similarity index checking. Supervisor's approval must be obtained for the similarity index report and the index must not exceed 25%.

Student

Approve the similarity index of the thesis and ensure that student must submit the draft thesis to IPS not more than two weeks of the date of The Plagiarism Checker Report. Note: Report made longer than this period will not be accepted.

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NSUBMISSION OF DRAFT THESISPrepare and present the following documents to Supervisor for �nal checkup before submission of 6 copies (Master's) and 7 copies (PhD) draft thesis to IPS i.e.:- Completed Draft Thesis Submission Form UMP (IPS) RE-01- Approved Plagiarism Checker Report by supervisor (Similarity index <25%)- Veri�ed Pre-viva Evaluation Form UMP (IPS) PV-01- Veri�ed UMP (IPS) R-03 Form if there are any changes to the title of draft thesis from the original title in the Notice of Thesis Submission.- Veri�ed proof reading letter - Veri�ed Proof of Publication Form UMP (IPS) A-06 - Copy of publications (minimum required publications are two (2) peer review articles and one (1) journal for PhD student or one (1) Peer Review Article, one (1) Scopus indexed journal and one (1) ISI indexed journal with Impact Factor for GRS PhD recipient; one (1) peer review article for Master students or one (1) Scopus indexed journal for GRS Master recipient)

Student

Check and ensure that student has completed all documents required.

Supervisor

Submit 6 copies (Master's) and 7 copies (PhD) of the draft thesis to the Faculty together with all required documents. Note: If fail to submit the required number of copies after the three (3) months period, a written application endorsed by the main supervisor requesting for an extension of the Notice of Thesis Submission must be submitted to Faculty and IPS.

Student

Check and submit the 6 copies (Master's) and 7 copies (PhD) of the draft thesis to the Faculty together with all required documents to IPS.

Faculty


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IPS

DURING VIVA VOCE SESSION List all the corrections needed to be done by the students in the List of Corrections Form UMP (IPS) RE-05A. These include the corrections during the viva voce session and the reports from the internal and external examiners.Hand over the corrections list to the Chairman during the discussion on the student’s result before the end of the viva voce session.

Supervisor

Ensure that the List of Corrections UMP (IPS) RE-05A is approved by the Supervisor, Examiners, Dean/Dean Representative and Chairman at the end of the viva voce session upon announcement of the result. Note: If there were any problem that occurs during the session, the approval for the list of corrections must be obtained from the respective person within seven (7) days after the date of the viva voce session. If there is no further comment, the list of corrections is considered �nal. Submit the Minute of Meeting and/or �nal list of corrections form UMP (IPS) RE-05A to IPS.

Secretariat VIVA VOCE

Examine draft thesis and submit Examiner’s Report to IPS.

Examiner

Prepare and schedule for viva voce session upon receiving all examiner’s report.Appoint Chairman for viva voce.Notify Thesis Examination Panel, faculty and student.

IPS

Appoint and notify Secretariat and Dean Representative

Faculty


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ResponsibilityPeriod Action

SCALE 1 (3 MONTH)

1st week of the 1st month – 4th week of the 1st month

2nd week of the 1st month – 4th week of the 3rd month

Collect form UMP (IPS) RE-05A/Minutes of Viva Voce and copies of draft thesis from IPSWork on corrections with supervisorSubmit soft bound copy of thesis, softcopy of corrections and form UMP (IPS) RE-05B to Supervisor.

Student

4th week of the 3rd month

Submit soft bound copy of thesis to IPS to check for thesis formatting together with List of Correction UMP (IPS) RE-05B, Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06 and Draft Thesis Checklist Form UMP (IPS) RE-07.

Student

After receiving �nal thesis

Obtain endorsement from University Graduate Studies Council (MPSU)

IPS

Endorses results MPSU

Con�rm results SENATE

Check and ensure �nal thesis formatting and document required.

IPS

Submit three (3) hardbound copies of the thesis to IPS together with the completed Final Thesis Submission Form UMP (IPS) RE-08.Upload the softcopy of �nal thesis in PDF format to IPS online for Postgraduate.Submit one (1) copy Final Thesis Submission Form UMP (IPS) RE-08 to Bursary (after stamped by IPS).

Student

Check and endorse the soft bound copy of thesis, softcopy of corrections and form UMP (IPS) RE-05B

Supervisor

Obtain the veri�cation for Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06 from Supervisor and the Faculty as required during the viva voce session.

Student

B2: STEPS REQUIRED AFTER VIVA VOCE

66ResponsibilityPeriod Action

SCALE 2 (6 MONTH)

1st week of the 1st month – 4th week of the 4th month

1st week of the 5th month

Collect form UMP RE-05A/Minutes of Viva Voce and copies of draft thesis from IPSWork on corrections with supervisorSubmit soft bound copy of thesis, softcopy of corrections and form UMP (IPS) RE-05B to Supervisor

Student


Supervisor

Submit Form UMP (IPS) RE-05B and soft bound copy of the thesis of corrections to internal examiner

3rd week of the 5th month

Receive Form UMP (IPS) RE-05B and draft thesis of corrections from Internal Examiner

3rd week of the 5th month – 3rd week of the 6th month

Work on corrections with Supervisor (if applicable).Obtain the veri�cation for Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06 from Supervisor, Internal Examiner and the Faculty as required during the viva voce session.



Student

Student

Student

4th week of the 6th month


Student


Obtain endorsement from University Graduate Studies Council (MPSU)

IPS

Endorses results MPSU

Con�rm results SENATE


IPS

Student



SCALE 3 (9 MONTH)

1st week of the 1st month - 4th week of 7th month

Collect form UMP (IPS) RE-05A/Minutes of Viva Voce and copies of draft thesis from IPS.Work on corrections with supervisor.Submit soft bound copy of thesis, softcopy of corrections and form RE-05B to Supervisor.

Student

1st week of the 8th month

Submit soft bound copy of thesis, softcopy of corrections and Form UMP (IPS) RE-05B to IPS.

Student

2nd week of the 8th month

Submit Form UMP (IPS) RE-05B and soft copy of thesis corrections to external examiner (only present) and Internal Examiner.


Receive Form UMP (IPS) RE-05B and draft thesis of corrections from External Examiner (only present) and Internal Examiner.

IPS

IPS

3rd week of the 8th month – 3rd week of the 9th month

Submit Form UMP (IPS) RE-05B and soft bound copy of thesis from External Examiner (only present) and Internal Examiner to student, Supervisor, Deputy Dean Research and Dean.

IPS



Student


IPS

Work on corrections with Supervisor (if applicable).Obtain the veri�cation for Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06 from Supervisor, Internal Examiner and the Faculty as required during the viva voce session.

Student


Supervisor



SCALE 3 (9 MONTH)

SCALE 4 (12 MONTH)



Student

1st week of the 1st month – 3rd week of 10th month

Collect form UMP (IPS) RE-05A/Minutes of Viva Voce and copies of draft thesis from IPS.Work on corrections with supervisor.Submit soft bound copy of thesis, softcopy of corrections and form RE-05B to Supervisor.

Student


Submit soft bound copy of thesis(6 copies for Master's and 7 copies for PhD), softcopy of corrections and Form UMP (IPS) RE-05B to IPS.

Student

1st week of the 13th month – 1st week of the 14th month

Submit soft bound copy of thesis, Form UMP (IPS) RE-05B, soft copy of thesis corrections and Examiner’s Report Form to same Panel of Examiners from the previous viva voce session.

IPS

2nd week of the 14th month -4th week of the 14th month

Receive Examiner’s Report and draft thesis of corrections from examiners.Schedule re-viva voce session.Notify the same Panel of Examination from previous viva session, supervisor, faculty (secretariat, Dean/Dean Representative) and student.

IPS

Within 15th monthNote: Form UMP (IPS) RE-05A is only needed if the Minutes of Viva Voce by Secretariat and Supervisors is not able to be completed during Viva Voce.

Conduct re-viva voce session IPS

Examine draft thesis and submit Examiner’s Report to IPS.

Examiners

Check and endorse the soft bound copy of thesis, softcopy of corrections and form UMP (IPS) RE-05B.

Suprvisor


Obtain endorsement from University Graduate Studies Council (MPSU).

IPS

Endorses results MPSUCon�rm results SENATE


69Section B: Guidelines for Postgraduate by Research

APPENDIX B: POTENTIAL PERCEIVED OR REAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

A CONFLICT WITH THE STUDENTWorking Relationship

Personal Relationship

Legal Relationship

Business, Professional and/or Social Relationships

A1

A2

A3

A4

The examiner has co-authored a paper with the student, during the candidature period of the program that the student has enrolled in.Examiner has employed the student or been employed by the student within the last �ve years.Examiner is in negotiation to directly employ or be employed by the student.Examiner has acted as a referee for the student for employment.

A6A7A8

Examiner is a known relative of the studentExaminer is a friend, associate or mentor of the studentExaminer and the student have an existing or a previous emotional relationship of de facto, are co-residents or are members of a common household.

A9A10

A11

Examiner is or was married to the student.Examiner is legally a family to the student (for example, step-father, and sister-in law).Examiner is either a legal guardian or dependent of the student or has power of attorney for the student.

A12

A13

Examiner is currently in or has had a business relationship with the student in the last �ve years (for example, partner in a small business).Examiner is in a social relationship with the student, such as co-Trustees of a Will or god-parent.

B CONFLICT WITH THE SUPERVISOR/ADVISORWorking Relationship

Personal Relationship

Legal Relationship

Business, Professional and/or Social Relationships

C CONFLICT WITH THE UNIVERSITYWorking Relationship

Other Relationship

B1

B2

Examiner was a student of the supervisor within the past three years.Examiner has co-authored a publication with the supervisor in the past three years.

B3

B4B5

Examiner is in negotiation to directly employ or be employed by the supervisor.Examiner is a known relative of the supervisor.Examiner and the supervisor have an existing or a previous emotional relationship of de facto, are co-residents or are members of a common household.

B6B7

B8

Examiner is or was married to the supervisor.Examiner is legally a family (for example, step-father, and sister-in-law) to the supervisor.Examiner is either a legal guardian or dependent of the supervisor or has power of attorney for the supervisor.

B9

B10

Examiner is currently in or has had a business relationship with the supervisor in the last �ve years (for example, partner in a small business or employment).Examiner is in a social relationship with the supervisor, such as co-Trustees of a Will or god-parent.

C1 Examiner has examined for the University more than three times in the past 12 months

C2 Examiner has/had a formal grievance with the University.



D CONFLICT WITH THE SUBJECT MATTERResearch

E CONFLICT WITH OTHER EXAMINERS Personal Relationship

1 Mitigating circumstances may exist, for example where the paper in question has a large author list and where the examiner and supervisor have not collaborated directly.2 Mitigating circumstances may exist, for example where an examiner has examined students across di�erent Schools of the University

(Source: Adapted from Massey University Con�icts of Interest Guidelines, 2011)

D1 Examiner has a direct commercial interest in the outcomes of the research

E1 Examiner is married to, closely related to or has a close personal relationship with another examiner.

FORMS


INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR RESEARCH STUDIES SEMESTER I & II SESSION XX01/XX02

SEMESTER I XX01/XX02 (XX SEPTEMBER –XX FEBRUARY)*SEMESTER II XX01/XX02 (XX FEBRUARY –XX SEPTEMBER)*

RESEARCH PROGRESS REPORT SUBMISSION (PROGRESS REPORT)

NEW

CURRENT

WEEK 1-13(13 weeks)

WEEK 1-2(2 Weeks)

WEEK 3-4 ( 2 Weeks)

ACTIVITIES WEEKS(DURATION)

NOTE

Students to begin registration starting from �rst day of the semester until week 13 of the semester.

Registration begins. Changing of status of candidature, withdraw or Postponement can be done within two weeks. Within this time frame, the full amount will be reimbursed. After this date, no refund of money will be made except for personal bond.

For late registration, penalty of RM50 per day will be charged up to a maximum of RM500. The IPS will issue a show cause letter to the students who have not registered by second week and the student will be given two weeks to respond to that show cause letter, failing which UMP will initiate that the candidature be terminated.

Notice to Students

Submission of Progress Report (PR) by students

WEEK 12-13

WEEK 14

Announcement via online at:i. IPS Portalii. Announcement in E-commiii. Banner in E-commiv. Students O�cial Emailv. IPS Facebook

Compulsory for all students. IPS will issue a letter to the students for failing to do this.

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APPENDIX C: ACADEMIC CALENDAR


FORMS

INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR RESEARCH STUDIES SEMESTER I & II SESSION XX01/XX02

Review Progress Report (PR) by the Supervisor

Coordination Progress Report (PR) at the faculty

Faculty Council Meeting

Senate Meeting

WEEK 15

WEEK 16-17

WEEK 22

ACTIVITIES WEEKS(DURATION)

NOTE

Reviewing period for supervisor and to be submitted to the faculty for certi�cation. IPS will issue a reminder to supervisor for failing to do this.

The duration for certi�cation of student's progress at the faculty. Deadline for Report submission of SUPERVISOR to IPS. IPS will issue a reminder to supervisor for failing to do this.

Report preparation in IMS and Worksheet

IPS will update the results status in E-Comm. Students can check the results at Student E-Comm.

*Subject to change

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APPENDIX G: CONTACT AND ENQUIRIES

INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Ext.

Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Universiti Malaysia Pahang,Lebuhraya Tun Razak,26300 Gambang, Kuantan,Pahang, MALAYSIA

Security Department

International O�ce

Bursary O�ce

Prof Dato’ Dr Hasnah Bt Haron (Dean) Ext 2017

Prof Datin Dr Mimi Sakinah Bt Abdul Munaim (Deputy Dean) Ext 3191

Puan Wan Fazilah Bt Wan Mohd (Secretary) Ext 3195

En Shahrizai Bin Haji Sarif Ext 3192(Administration, Finance and Viva Voce Unit)

Puan Kalpana Ramachandran Ext 3193(Academic A�airs and Graduation Unit)

En Ahmad Zarif Bin Ahmad Fauzi Ext 3194(Admission and Student A�airs Unit)

Puan Noraini Bt Mohd Tajudin Ext 3202(Viva Voce and Thesis Submission Unit)

Cik Farah Najwa Bt Subli Ext 3201(Academic A�airs and Graduation Unit)

Puan Fauziah Bt Sabli Ext 3197 (Administration Unit)

Phone: +609 549 3197 /3199Fax: +609 5493190http://ips.ump.edu.my

Phone: +609 549 2240Fax: +609 549 2241

Phone: +609 549 2721 / 2722Fax: +609 549 2729

Phone: +609 549 2326Fax: +609 424 5333

78APPENDIX H: LIST OF COUNTRY THAT EXEMPTED FROM ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

No. Country1 Anguilla2 Antigua and Barbuda3 Australia4 Bahamas5 Bangladesh6 Barbados7 Belize8 Bermuda9 Bhutan10 Botswana11 British Virgin Island12 Cameroon13 Canada (except Quebec)14 Cayman Islands15 Dominica16 England17 Eritrea18 Ethiopia19 Federated States of Micronesia20 Fiji21 Gambia22 Ghana23 Gibraltar24 Grenada25 Guyana26 Hong Kong27 India28 Ireland29 Isle of Man30 Jamaica31 Jersey32 Kenya33 Kiribati34 Lesotho35 Liberia36 Madagascar37 Malawi38 Maldives

No. Country39 Malta40 Mauritius41 Montserrat42 Namibia43 Nauru44 New Zealand45 Nigeria46 Pakistan47 Palau48 Papua New Guinea49 Philippines50 Puerto Rico51 Republic of Ireland52 Rwanda53 St Kitts and Nevis54 St Lucia55 St Vincent and the Grenadines56 Samoa57 Scotland58 Seychelles59 Sierra Leone60 Singapore61 Solomon Islands62 South Africa63 Sri Lanka64 Sudan65 Swaziland66 Tanzania67 Tonga68 Trinidad and Tobago69 Turks and Caicos Islands70 Uganda71 United Kingdom72 United States of America73 US Virgin Islands74 Vanuatu75 Zambia76 Zimbabwe

Appendix IForms for

Research Mode Students

UMP (IPS) A-01

PAYMENTS VERIFICATION

Student is advised to retain another copy before submitting this form to IPS.Please also attach the receipt of payment.

SECTION 1 (To be completed byStudent)

1. Student’s Profile

Student Name :

IC/Passport No. :

Student ID :

Programme :

Faculty :

2. Payments Detail

No. Payment Details Amount of Payment

TOTAL PAYMENT

..……………………………….. Date:(Student’s Signature)

SECTION II (To be completed by Bursary Unit)

This student has cleared the payment as stated above.

Date:

Bursary Unit’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION III (To be completed by IPS Office)

Received Date:

IPS Officer’s Signature, Name and/or Stamp:

UMP (IPS) A-02

CONVERSION OF STATUS

(Full time to Part time or Vice Versa)

The conversion of status is permitted twice only during the entire period of candidature. Students must read and understand the rules and regulations as stated in student handbook. Please complete all sections before submitting the form to IPS. The application must be done within the first two weeks of the semester.

SECTION 1 (To be completed by Student)


Student Name :

IC/Passport No. : Student ID :

Programme : Faculty :

Current Result : (CPA & GPA / Progress Result)

Candidature : Registration Date as UMP Student

Current Semester/Academic Session

2. Justifications for Conversion

Conversion : Full time (FT) to Part Time (PT) Part time (PT) to Full time (FT)

I, as per information above, would like to request for the conversion because:

3. Have you ever applied for the conversion of status before? Yes No

If yes, please answer the following:

Conversion : Semester/Academic Session FT to PT PT to FT

Student’s Signature : Date:

SECTION II (To be completed by Supervisor for research mode student)

Approved Disapproved

Comment from Supervisor:

Date:

Supervisor’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION III (To be completed by Head of Programme/Deputy Dean of Research)


Comment from Head of Programme / Deputy Dean of Research:

Date:

Signature and Stamp:

SECTION IV (To be completed by Dean of Faculty)


Comment from Dean:

Date:

Dean’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION V (To be completed by IPS)

Within rules & procedures

Further actions to be taken:MPSU & Senate Matters Administration Matters

Yes

MPSU to be informed Completed Date: Verification by Dean of IPS Date:

MPSU approval Yes No Date: Change status in the system Date:

Senate to be informed Completed Date: Letter to Faculty Date:

IPS Staff‘s Name:

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Verification by Dean of IPS

Bring to MPSU for information Bring to MPSU for approval (Signature & Stamp)

Hereby, I verify that this student matter has been solved.

Date:

IPS Staff’s Signature and Stamp:

UMP (IPS) A-03

POSTPONEMENT OF STUDY APPLICATION FORM

Please read and understand the student handbook before applying for the postponement. Postponement of studies is only allowed after registration and completion of at least one (1) semester, except for medical reasons. Students are only allowed to apply for postponement of studies two (2) times only during the candidature period. Postponement (with penalty) for full-time students are allowed for a maximum of one (1) semester only, while part-time students can do so for a maximum of two (2) semesters throughout the entire duration of their candidature period. Students are not allowed to apply for postponement if the period applied meets the maximum period of candidature. The application for postponement must be done before semester begins or within the first two (2) weeks of the semester except for medical reasons. Student is required to re-register within the first two weeks of the respective semester after his/her postponement period ended. Failing to do so may cause the following:

a. A penalty of RM50/day or up to a maximum of RM500 will be imposed.b. Termination of candidature.

Reasons, Duration and Process for Postponement Application:

Type Reasons Maximum Duration Process

A Health Issue

Two (2) semesters per application

i. Must be verified by UMP Medical Officer as having health problem and unable to attend the courses / research work.

ii. Must be verified by Supervisor (for research mode student), Academic Advisor (for coursework mode), International Office (for international student only), Dean of the Faculty and Dean of IPS.

iii. Effective date of postponement is according to the date of the application letter by the student.

iv. Semester is not counted (Defer-U) in the candidature period.

B Personal Issue

One (1) semester per application.

i. Must be verified by Supervisor (for research mode student), Academic Advisor (for coursework mode), International Office (for international student only), Dean of the Faculty and Dean of IPS.

ii. Application must be submitted within the first two week of the semester.iii. Effective date of postponement is according to the approval date of the

application.iv. Semester is counted (Defer-C) in the candidature period.

The following documents must be attached together:

Application due to Health Issue (Type A)1) Letter of application by student2) Complete application form3) Health Examination Report by UMP Medical Officer

Application due to Personal Issue (Type B)1) Letter of application by student 2) Complete application form



Student Name :

Student ID : IC/Passport No. :

Email Address : Contact No. :

Faculty : Mode : Fulltime / Part Time

Programme :


Candidature : Registration Date as UMP Student Current Semester/Academic Session

2. Type, Duration and Justification of Postponement

Type Semester Academic Session

Please justify your application for postponement:

3. Have you ever applied for postponement?

Yes No

If yes, please answer the following:

Type Semester Academic Session Counted Not Counted

Type Semester Academic Session Counted Not Counted

Student’s Signature Date :

SECTION II (To be completed by UMP Medical Officer – for postponement due to health problem)


Verification and Comment from UMP Medical Officer:

Date:

UMP Medical Officer’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION III (To be completed by Supervisor – for Research Mode Student)



Date:


SECTION IV (To be completed by Head of Programme / Deputy Dean of Research)



Date:


SECTION V (To be completed by International Office – for international student only)


Comment from International Office:

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International Office’s Signature and Stamp:

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Comment from Dean:

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UMP (IPS) A-04

WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDY PROGRAMME

Refund of fees (tuition fees and personal bond) will be made only for withdrawals of candidature within two (2) weeks after the registration. No refund of fees will be given for withdrawals from the third week onwards except for personal bond.

SECTION I (To be completed by Student)

1. Student Particular

Student Name :


Programme : Faculty :

Status (FT/PT) : Academic Session/Semester :

2. Reasons for Withdrawal

Financial Problem Health ProblemPersonal Problem Others (Please Specify):

3. I have taken action as follows:

Department Items Checklist Remarks Verification(Signature & Stamp)

Sport CentreReturn back sports equipment and others

Clear all outstanding payments/debts

LibraryReturn library books


Residential CollegeReturn back hostel room key


International OfficeReturn student pass (for International Students)


Faculty (Head of Programme / Deputy Dean of Research)

Return back tool belonging to faculty


IPS Bursary All Financial Matters

IPS Office Return student card and complete form

Student’s Signature : Date :

SECTION II (To be completed by Supervisor - for Research Mode Student)

Approved DisapprovedComment from Supervisor:

Date:Supervisor’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION III (To be completed by Head of Programme / Deputy Dean of Research)

Approved DisapprovedComment from Head of Programme / Deputy Dean of Research:

Date:Signature and Stamp:


Approved DisapprovedComment from Dean:

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UMP (IPS) A-05

EXTENSION OF CANDIDATURE

Please read and understand the Rules and Regulations pertaining application for extension of candidature in the student handbook. An application for extension must be made two (2) months prior to the expiration date of a candidate's candidature.The maximum extension of candidature period is only two (2) semesters after the period of candidature ends. This extension oftwo (2) semesters is considered final.


Student Name :


Email Address : Contact No. :

Faculty : Mode : Fulltime / Part Time

Programme :



Details of Application and Justifications

Duration required : Academic Session :

Justifications :

Have you applied for extension of candidature before?

YES Semester / Academic Session : NO


SECTION II (To be completed by Main Supervisor – for research mode student)


Hereby, I verify that:

The student is currently preparing for submission of draft thesis.The student has already submitted the draft thesis but the Viva Voce has not been conducted yet.The student has sat for Viva Voce but he / she requires longer time for thesis correction and submission of final thesis. Other comments:

Date:

Main Supervisor’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION III (To be completed by Head of Programme / Deputy Dean of Research)



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Comment from Dean:

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IPS Staff‘s Name:

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IPS Staff‘s Name:

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UMP (IPS) R-01

CONVERSION OF STATUS (MASTERS TO PHD BY RESEARCH)

Student is required to read and understand the rules and guidelines for conversion of status as stated in handbook. In addition, qualification for conversion is subjected to the Faculty’s requirement. Application must be done within 12 months (for full-time candidates) and 24 months (for part-time candidates) after the registration of master’s degree. Student is required to submit the extended research proposal together with this completed form. Upon approval, student will be required to attend the oral examination conducted by the JKPS Faculty. The Faculty will notify the student regarding the examination matters. The final result and all documents must be submitted to IPS within three (3) months from the date of student’s application.



Student Name :


Programme : Mode : Fulltime / Part Time

Faculty :

Current Result : (Progress Report)


Research Title :

I, as per information above, would like to apply for the conversion of current master’s degree level to doctoral degree level. Hereby, I enclosed the following documents for your review.

Letter of application by student

Verification Form of Seminar Presentation UMP (IPS) R-02

Five (5) copies of Extended Research Proposal verified by Supervisor


SECTION II (To be completed by Main Supervisor)



Suggested Examiner: 1.2.

Date:


To be completed by Faculty: Date & RemarksAppointment of Examination Committee by JKPS Faculty

Submission of Research Proposal to Examination Committee

Notification of Oral Examination to Student

Report Result from Examination for Approval of Faculty Council

Submit the Successful Application Result to IPS including the following documents:a. Letter of Application b. Student’s Application Formc. Student’s Extended Research Proposal Verified by Main Supervisord. Main Supervisor’s Reporte. Two (2) Examiners’ Reportf. Examination Committee Minutes of Meeting with the verification of the applicationg. Attendance Verification of Examination Committee Membersh. Examiners Committee Report (based on the presentation done by the student)i. Verification by the Faculty Council

For Faculty Council used:


Date :Signature & Stamp:

To be completed by IPS



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UMP (IPS) R-02

VERIFICATION OF SEMINAR PRESENTATION


Student Name :


Programme :

Faculty :

Seminar’s Name :

Seminar Details : Date : Venue : No. of Participants :

SECTION II (To be completed by Seminar Organizer or Main Supervisor)

I acknowledged that the above student has participated and presented his / her research findings successfully in the seminar.

Comment from Seminar Organizer / Main Supervisor:

Date:

Organizer / Main Supervisor’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION III (To be completed by Faculty’s Deputy Dean of Research and Post Graduate Studies)

I acknowledged that the above student has participated and presented his / her research findings successfully in the seminar.

Comment from Deputy Dean (Research & Post Graduate Studies) :

Date:

Deputy Dean’s Signature and Stamp:

UMP (IPS) R-03

CHANGE OF RESEARCH TITLE



Student Name :


Programme :

Faculty :

Research Title

(Old)

:

Research Title

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:

2. Justifications for changes made

Justifications:

Student’s Signature :

Date:




Date:


SECTION III (To be completed by Coordinator / Deputy Dean Research)


Comment:

Date:


SECTION IV (To be completed by IPS)



Yes




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No




IPS Staff‘s Name:

Reasons:




Date:


UMP (IPS) R-04

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT / CHANGE / DISCONTINUATION OF SUPERVISOR

The change of supervisor can be done not more than once during the period of candidature and the remaining supervision periodmust not be less than three (3) months before submitting the Notice of Thesis Submission in IPS Online. Change of supervisor must be done before the week 13 of Semester. If there are changes in research title, the UMP (IPS) R-03 form must be submitted.



Student Name :


Programme :

Faculty :

Academic Status : (Progress result)

Current Progress :

2. Details of Application

Application Matters Justification Supervisor’s Verification

Appointment of a New Main Supervisor / Co-Supervisor

Comment:

Signature & Stamp:

Date:

Discontinuation of Main Supervisor / Co-Supervisor

Comment:

Signature & Stamp:

Date:

Appointment of Field Supervisor /Industrial Supervisor (CV enclosed)

Comment:

Signature & Stamp:

Date:

Discontinuation of Field Supervisor /Industrial Supervisor

Comment:

Signature & Stamp:

Date:


SECTION II (To be completed by Current Main Supervisor)


Comment:

Date:Supervisor’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION III (To be completed by Deputy Dean Research)


Comment:

Date:Signature and Stamp:



Comment from Dean:

Date:Dean’s Signature and Stamp:




Yes




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UMP (IPS) R-05

CHANGE OF FIELD OF RESEARCH / FACULTY



Student Name :


Programme :

Faculty :


2. Changes to Apply and Justifications

Changes Applied Current New Justification

Change of Field of Research

Change of Faculty (to follow Main Supervisor)

Change of Faculty (for other reasons)




Comment from Main Supervisor:

Date:


SECTION III (To be completed by Current Dean of Faculty)


Comment from Dean:

Date:


SECTION IV (To be completed by Dean of New Faculty - for Changes of Faculty)


Comment from Dean:

Date:





Yes




IPS Staff‘s Name:

No




IPS Staff‘s Name:

Reasons:




Date:


UMP (IPS) R-06

APPEAL FOR COURSE GRADE REVIEW OF PROGRESS REPORT

1. A student can appeal for review of his/her examination results within two (2) weeks after the grades are issued by the IPS. Students are required to submit the appeal form to the IPS stating their intention and they will be required to pay a fee (RM50) when making the appeal.

2. Student is required to attach a copy of current result.


1. Student’s Particular

Student Name :

IC/Passport No. :

Student ID :

Programme :

Faculty :

Semester :

2. Reasons for Appeal

I, as per information above, would like to appeal my result because:

Hereby, I attached the slip of payment for the appeal.

Total: RM _____________________ (RM50)


SECTION II (To be completed by Supervisor)

Current Grade Retained New GradeComment:

Date:


SECTION III (To be completed by Dean of Faculty)


Comment from Dean:

Date:





Yes




IPS Staff‘s Name:

No




IPS Staff‘s Name:

Reasons:




Date:


UMP (IPS) R-07

COURSE EXEMPTION FORM

1. Students can apply for course exemption with conditions as follow:(a) The course is from the program that is equivalent to the current program.(b) The course must be from the study program that has been accredited.(c) The content of the course must be equivalent to more than 80% of the course conducted by the IPS.(d) The combined amount of the Credit Exemption is not more than 30% of the total courses offered by the IPS.

2. The course exemption is not applicable for all HL courses. Students must attend these courses at his/her respective faculty.3. Student is required to attach a copy of the course curriculum structure and the result transcript (if any) or proof of attendance.


1. Student’s particular

Student Name :


Programme :

Faculty :

2. Details of Credit Exemption

Course Credit Grade University and Level of Study UMP Equivalent Course Credit


SECTION II (To be completed by Head of Programme / Coordinator)


Comment from Head of Programme / Coordinator:

Date:

Head of Programme / Coordinator’s Signature and Stamp:

SECTION III (To be completed by Dean)


Comment from Dean:

Date:





Yes




IPS Staff‘s Name:

No




IPS Staff‘s Name:

Reasons:




Date:


IPS/Proposal Defense/Rev01/02/09/18

[CONFIDENTIAL]

UMP (IPS) PD-01

EXAMINER’S REPORT

(FOR PROPOSAL DEFENSE)

SECTION I (Student’s Particular)

Student’s Name :

Student ID : Faculty :

Programme :

Title of Thesis :

Main Supervisor :

Examiner’s Name :

SECTION II (Recommendation and Verification)

Herewith, I acknowledge that:

MINOR CORRECTION

The above student has shown great understanding, competency and capability for conducting his/her proposed research. The proposed research is excellently written and all points are well connected. Thus, the research proposal is accepted with minor amendments.

MAJOR CORRECTION

The above student has moderate understanding, competency and capability for conducting his/her proposed research. The proposed research is significance to be conducted but some of the points written are not clearly justified. Thus, the research proposal is temporarily accepted but it is subjected to the changes/corrections as mentioned in this report. Student is advised to consult with his/her Main Supervisor for clarification and justification within 3 months.

RE-PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL

The above student does not understand his/her proposed research. The research proposal is badly written, not meeting the minimum standard as per required and the research has no/less significance to be conducted. The student is required to amend his/her research proposal and attend another Proposal Defense Session within 6 months.


SECTION III (Comments for Student’s Research Proposal) Please state your comments in the space provided below. Comments:

(If necessary, extra pages may be attached)

Signature:

Examiner’s Name:

Date

[CONFIDENTIAL]


UMP (IPS) PD-02

EXAMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT FOR PROPOSAL DEFENSE

Student’s Particular and Proposal Defense’s Details: Student’s Name : Student ID : Programme : Faculty : Date of Registration : Status of Candidature : (Full Time / Part Time) Current Semester : Research Title : Main Supervisor : Date of Examination : Time : Venue : Chairman :

Panel of Examiners’ Decision We, as the panel of examiners, have examined the student’s research proposal and thoroughly discussed the student’s competency and capability to conduct his/her proposed research during this oral examination. We have reached the decision that:

MINOR CORRECTION The above student has shown great understanding, competency and capability for conducting his/her proposed research. The proposed research is excellently written and all points are well connected. Thus, the research proposal is accepted with minor amendments.

MAJOR CORRECTION The above student has moderate understanding, competency and capability for conducting his/her proposed research. The proposed research is significance to be conducted but some of the points written are not clearly justified. Thus, the research proposal is temporarily accepted but it is subjected to the changes/corrections as mentioned in this report. Student is advised to consult with his/her Main Supervisor for clarification and justification within 3 months.

RE-PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL The above student does not understand his/her proposed research. The research proposal is badly written, not meeting the minimum standard as per required and the research has no/less significance to be conducted. The student is required to amend his/her research proposal and attend another Proposal Defense Session within 6 months.

*Please refer to the summary of comments in the section provided. All Examiners’ Reports must be attached together for reference.

[CONFIDENTIAL]


Verification by Examination Committee Members (Compulsory for Chairman and Examiners): Members Name, Signature & Stamp Date

Chairman

Examiner I

Examiner II

Main Supervisor

Co-supervisor (if any)

Additional Panel (if any)

[CONFIDENTIAL]


PRESENTATION EVALUATION The chairman may use the rubric as a guide to evaluate the presentation Not Appropriate at all Most Appropriate

1 2 3 4 5 1. Style and language proficiency (PLO5)

1 2 3 4 5 2. Ability to answer the question (PLO5)

1 2 3 4 5 3. Research area (PLO3)

1 2 3 4 5 4. Solving real and urgent problem (PLO3)

1 2 3 4 5 Summary of Comments / Justification (as the grounds for the decision made by the panel of examination) New title: General Comments: (If necessary, extra pages may be attached) Chairman’s Signature: Name: Date:

[C

ON

FID

ENTI

AL]

IPS/

Prop

osal

Def

ense

/Rev

01/0

2/09

/18

Item

asse

ssed

Po

or

Fair

Aver

age

Good

Ex

celle

nt

(1 M

ark)

(2

Mar

ks)

(3 M

arks

) (4

Mar

ks)

(5 M

arks

)

Style

and l

angu

age p

rofic

iency

(P

LO5)

St

uden

t not

fluen

t and

no ey

e-co

ntact

Less

fluen

t dur

ing th

e pr

esen

tation

. Occ

asion

al bu

t un-

susta

ined e

ye-co

ntact.

So

me m

umbli

ng bu

t aud

ible m

ost

of the

time,

little

eye c

ontac

t. Cl

ear a

rticula

tion b

ut no

t as

polis

hed.

Good

eye-

conta

ct.

Clea

r artic

ulatio

n, co

nfide

nce a

nd

good

eye c

ontac

t.

Abilit

y to a

nswe

r que

stion

(P

LO5)

W

rong

answ

er to

the q

uesti

on.

Zero

mar

ks fo

r not

answ

ering

. St

uden

t ans

wers

the qu

estio

n but

sti

ll unc

lear a

bout

the su

bject.

Ac

cepta

ble an

swer

and

expla

natio

n Go

od an

swer

with

some

crea

tive

idea.

Well

-stru

cture

d ans

wer w

ith

creati

ve an

d inn

ovati

ve id

eas.

Confi

dent

with

his/he

r ans

wer.

Rese

arch

area

(P

LO3)

No

t rela

ted w

ith U

MP

rese

arch

foc

us ar

ea.

Less

relat

ed w

ith U

MP

rese

arch

foc

us ar

ea.

Mode

rate

relat

ed w

ith U

MP

rese

arch

focu

s are

a. Re

lated

with

UMP

rese

arch

focu

s ar

ea.

Stro

ngly

relat

ed w

ith U

MP

rese

arch

focu

s are

a.

Solvi

ng re

al an

d urg

ent p

roble

m

(PLO

3)

Not r

eleva

nt to

indus

trial /

comm

unity

prob

lem

Less

relev

ant to

indu

strial

/ co

mmun

ity pr

oblem

Mo

dera

te re

levan

t to in

dustr

ial /

comm

unity

prob

lem

Relev

ant to

indu

strial

/ com

munit

y pr

oblem

Re

alisti

c ind

ustria

l / co

mmun

ity

prob

lem

MA

STER

OF

SCIE

NCE

NEC

PROG

RAM

OUTC

OME

520,

540

PO1,

PO3

PO7

PO5

PO4

PO4,

PO5

PO2,

PO3

PO6

220,

310

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

340

PO2

PO3

PO1

PO4

PO7

PO6

PO5

481

PO1,

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO7

PO5,

PO8

PO6

PO5

440,

461,

462,

850,

862

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

545

PO1

PO4

PO2

PO6

PO7,

PO8

PO3

PO5

PL

O1

PLO2

PL

O3

PLO4

PL

O5

PLO6

PL

O7

DO

CTOR

OF

PHIL

OSOP

HY

NEC

PROG

RAM

OUTC

OME

520,

540

PO1,

PO3

PO7

PO5

PO4

PO4,

PO5

PO2,

PO3

PO6

220,

310

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

340

PO2

PO3

PO1

PO4

PO7

PO6

PO5

481

PO1,

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO7

PO5,

PO8

PO6

PO5

440,

461,

462,

850,

862

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

545

PO1

PO4

PO2

PO6

PO7,

PO8

PO3

PO5

PL

O1

PLO2

PL

O3

PLO4

PL

O5

PLO6

PL

O7


UMP (IPS) PD-03

ENDORSEMENT OF CORRECTION FORM (PROPOSAL DEFENSE)

SECTION A (TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT)

STUDENT NAME :

MATRIC NO. :

PROGRAMME :

FACULTY :

DATE OF VIVA :

PROPOSAL DEFEND RESULT

:

THESIS TITLE :

Student’s Signature: Date:

SECTION B: VERIFICATION BY MAIN SUPERVISOR

SUPERVISOR NAME :

FACULTY :

I am satisfied with the corrections made by the candidate as listed in the corrections form and therefore agree for the candidate to submit his/her proposal defend Signature and Stamp: Date:

SECTION C: VERIFICATION BY CO-SUPERVISOR (IF APPLICABLE)

SUPERVISOR NAME :

FACULTY :

I am satisfied with the corrections made by the candidate as listed in the corrections form and therefore agree for the candidate to submit his/her proposal defend. Signature and Stamp: Date:

Checklist: 2 Copies of proposals UMP (IPS) PD-01 UMP (IPS) PD-02 UMP (IPS) PD-04

UMP (IPS) PD-04

UMP (IPS) PD-03


SECTION D: VERIFICATION BY EXAMINER 1

EXAMINER NAME :

FACULTY :


SECTION E: VERIFICATION BY EXAMINER 2

EXAMINER NAME :

ORGANIZATION :


SECTION F: VERIFICATION BY DEAN / DEPUTY DEAN

NAME :

FACULTY :


UM

P (IP

S) P

D-04

NO

.TEL

: 09-

5492

034/

2578

/208

1 NO

.FAX

:09-

5492

662

LIS

T OF

COR

RECT

IONS

FORM

PRO

POSA

L DEF

ENSE

NAM

E OF

STU

DENT

:

THES

IS T

ITLE

:

PROP

OSAL

DEF

ENSE

DAT

E :

IPS/

Prop

osal

Def

ense

/Rev

01/1

5/05

/18

No.

L

IST

OF

CO

RR

EC

TIO

NS

AM

EN

DM

EN

T IN

TH

E P

RO

POSA

L PA

GE

/JU

STIF

ICA

TIO

NS

UM

P (IP

S) P

D 0

3

IPS/Pre-viva/Rev01/01/06/18

[CONFIDENTIAL]

UMP (IPS) PV-01

EXAMINERS REPORT FOR PRE VIVA Student’s Particular and Examination’s Details: Student’s Name : Student ID : Programme : Faculty : Research Title : Main Supervisor’s Name : Examiner’s Name : Examiner’s Recommendation and Verification:

I have examined the student’s draft thesis. Herewith, I acknowledge that:

MINOR CORRECTION The draft thesis is accepted without amendments and the student is recommended for his/her oral examination (viva voce).

MAJOR CORRECTION The draft thesis requires corrections as mentioned in this report and he/she is only eligible for oral examination (viva voce) if the endorsement for corrections is given within 3 months.

RE-SUBMISSION OF DRAFT THESIS The draft thesis is badly written, not following the formatting as required and that the student is unable to justify his/her research. The student is required to resubmit draft thesis within 6 months.

Examiner’s Signature and Stamp : Date :


[CONFIDENTIAL]

GUIDED REPORT The examiners may use the rubric as a guide to evaluate the draft thesis Not Appropriate at all Most Appropriate

1 2 3 4 5 1. Abstract (PLO1) Comments

1 2 3 4 5 2. Introduction (PLO1) Comments

1 2 3 4 5


3. Literature Review (PLO1) Comments

1 2 3 4 5 4. Methodology (PLO6) Comments

1 2 3 4 5


5. Results and Discussion (PLO6) Comments

1 2 3 4 5 6. Conclusion and Recommendation (PLO6) Comments

1 2 3 4 5


Comments for Student’s Draft Thesis Please state your comments in the space provided below. You may refer to the Rubric in Appendix A for reference. Comments: (If necessary, extra pages may be attached) Signature: Examiner’s Name: Date:

IPS/

Pre-

viva

/Rev

01/0

1/06

/18

APP

EN

DIX

A

Item

Ass

esse

d Un

acce

ptab

le

Acce

ptab

le

Good

Ve

ry g

ood

Exce

llent

Abs

tract

(P

LO1)

Mis

sed

two

or m

ore

of th

e fo

llow

ing

item

and

bad

ly w

ritte

n:

• Int

rodu

ctio

n

• Met

hodo

logy

• R

esul

ts

• Dis

cuss

ion

Mis

sed

one

of th

e fo

llow

ing

item

and

ba

dly

writ

ten:

• I

ntro

duct

ion

• M

etho

dolo

gy

• Res

ults

• D

iscu

ssio

n

Has

all

the

follo

win

g ite

m b

ut w

ritte

n ba

dly:

• I

ntro

duct

ion

• M

etho

dolo

gy

• Res

ults

• D

iscu

ssio

n

Has

all

the

follo

win

g ite

m b

ut p

oint

s ar

e no

t con

nect

ed p

rope

rly:

• Int

rodu

ctio

n

• Met

hodo

logy

• R

esul

ts

• Dis

cuss

ion

• P

oten

tial u

se

• Fai

rly w

ritte

n

Has

all

the

follo

win

g ite

m e

xcel

lent

ly

writ

ten:

• I

ntro

duct

ion

• M

etho

dolo

gy

• Res

ults

• D

iscu

ssio

n

• Pot

entia

l use

• P

oint

s are

con

nect

ed p

rope

rly

Intro

duct

ion

(PL

O1)

Ver

y lit

tle b

ackg

roun

d in

form

atio

n or

info

rmat

ion

is

inco

rrec

t. Po

or u

nder

stan

ding

of

topi

c, in

adeq

uate

rese

arch

. St

atem

ent o

f pro

blem

is e

rron

eous

or

irre

leva

nt. O

bjec

tive

and

scop

e ar

e no

t cle

ar.

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

B

ackg

roun

d

M

otiv

atio

n (c

urre

nt is

sue

and

pote

ntia

l sol

utio

n)

O

bjec

tive

and

scop

e

But

the

Unc

lear

pro

blem

stat

emen

t

Obj

ectiv

e an

d sc

ope

is no

t cle

ar

W

ritin

g is

bad

Poin

ts n

ot c

onne

cted

pro

perly

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

B

ackg

roun

d

M

otiv

atio

n (c

urre

nt is

sue

and

pote

ntia

l sol

utio

n)

Pr

oble

m st

atem

ent w

ell d

efin

ed

O

bjec

tive

and

scop

e

But

the

Obj

ectiv

e an

d sc

ope

is no

t cle

ar

W

ritin

g is

bad

;

Poin

ts a

re n

ot c

onne

cted

pro

perly

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m b

ut p

oint

s are

no

t con

nect

ed p

rope

rly;

B

ackg

roun

d

M

otiv

atio

n (c

urre

nt is

sue

and

pote

ntia

l sol

utio

n)

Pr

oble

m st

atem

ent w

ell d

efin

ed

O

bjec

tive

and

scop

e is

wel

l def

ined

Writ

ing

is a

ccep

tabl

e

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

B

ackg

roun

d

M

otiv

atio

n (c

urre

nt is

sue

and

pote

ntia

l sol

utio

n)

Pr

oble

m st

atem

ent w

ell d

efin

ed

O

bjec

tive

and

scop

e is

wel

l def

ined

Wel

l writ

ten

Poin

ts a

re c

onne

cted

pro

perly

from

pa

ragr

aph

to a

noth

er

Lite

ratu

re R

evie

w

(PL

O1)

Poor

und

erst

andi

ng o

f top

ic,

inad

equa

te re

sear

ch o

r ver

y lit

tle

rese

arch

. No

exte

rnal

lite

ratu

re

rese

arch

.

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Gen

eral

ove

rvie

w o

f the

pro

ject

• L

itera

ture

revi

ew is

con

cise

, wel

l-w

ritte

n an

d re

fere

nce

cite

d co

rrec

tly

• Lite

ratu

re re

view

arg

ues f

indi

ngs

and

or m

etho

ds fr

om p

revi

ous w

ork

with

out s

ugge

stin

g po

tent

ial s

olut

ion

• I

nsuf

ficie

nt li

tera

ture

to d

evel

op

prob

lem

stat

emen

t • S

umm

ary

of li

tera

ture

revi

ew

But

• W

ritin

g is

bad

• P

oint

s not

con

nect

ed p

rope

rly

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Gen

eral

ove

rvie

w o

f the

pro

ject

• E

xten

sive

revi

ew: c

onci

se, w

ell-

writ

ten

and

refe

renc

e ci

ted

corr

ectly

• L

itera

ture

revi

ew a

rgue

s fin

ding

s an

d or

met

hods

from

pre

viou

s wor

k

• Lite

ratu

re re

view

led

tow

ards

the

form

ulat

ion

of th

e pr

oble

m

stat

emen

t but

in m

ost c

ases

ting

ed

with

con

fusi

on

• Sum

mar

y of

lite

ratu

re re

view

B

ut

• Writ

ing

is b

ad

• Poi

nts a

re n

ot c

onne

cted

pro

perly

Has

the

follo

win

g it

em;

• Gen

eral

ove

rvie

w o

f the

pro

ject

• E

xten

sive

revi

ew: i

s con

cise

, wel

l-w

ritte

n an

d re

fere

nce

cite

d co

rrec

tly

• Lite

ratu

re re

view

crit

ical

ly a

rgue

s fin

ding

s and

or m

etho

ds fr

om

prev

ious

wor

k

• Lite

ratu

re re

view

led

tow

ards

the

form

ulat

ion

of th

e pr

oble

m

stat

emen

t • S

umm

ary

of li

tera

ture

revi

ew

• Acc

epta

ble

writ

ing

But

• P

oint

s are

not

con

nect

ed p

rope

rly

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Gen

eral

ove

rvie

w o

f the

pro

ject

• E

xten

sive

revi

ew w

ith c

itatio

n

• Lite

ratu

re re

view

is c

onci

se, w

ell-

writ

ten

and

refe

renc

e ci

ted

corr

ectly

• L

itera

ture

revi

ew c

ritic

ally

arg

ues

findi

ngs a

nd o

r met

hods

from

pr

evio

us w

ork

and

sugg

estin

g po

tent

ial s

olut

ion

• L

itera

ture

revi

ew le

d to

war

ds th

e fo

rmul

atio

n of

the

prob

lem

st

atem

ent

• Sum

mar

y of

lite

ratu

re re

view

• W

ell w

ritte

n

• Poi

nts c

onne

cted

pro

perly

from

pa

ragr

aph

to a

noth

er

Met

hodo

logy

(P

LO6)

Mis

sing

seve

ral i

mpo

rtant

ex

plan

atio

ns o

f mat

eria

ls an

d/or

m

etho

dolo

gy. N

ot se

quen

tial.

Mos

t ste

ps a

re m

issi

ng o

r are

co

nfus

ing.

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Mat

eria

ls /

met

hod

desc

riptio

n

• Met

hod

/ mod

el /

theo

ry d

escr

iptio

n w

ith c

itatio

n

But

• B

adly

writ

ten

• P

roce

dure

diff

icul

t to

follo

w

• Met

hod

conf

usin

g an

d la

ckin

g m

any

deta

ils.

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Mat

eria

ls d

escr

iptio

n

• Com

plet

e m

etho

d / m

odel

de

scrip

tion

with

exp

lana

tion

and

cita

tion

• J

ustif

icat

ion

to u

se th

e m

etho

d /

mod

el

• Pro

cedu

re is

wel

l writ

ten

B

ut c

onta

in

• Som

e co

nfus

ing

sent

ence

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Mat

eria

ls /

mod

el /

theo

ry

desc

riptio

n

• Com

plet

e m

etho

d de

scrip

tion

with

ex

plan

atio

n an

d ci

tatio

n

• Jus

tific

atio

n to

use

the

met

hod

/ m

odel

• P

roce

dure

is w

ell w

ritte

n

But

con

tain

• S

ome

conf

usin

g se

nten

ce

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Mat

eria

ls d

escr

iptio

n

• Com

plet

e m

etho

d de

scrip

tion

with

ex

plan

atio

n an

d ci

tatio

n

• Jus

tific

atio

n to

use

the

met

hod

/ m

odel

• P

roce

dure

is w

ell w

ritte

n

• Org

anis

ed w

ell,

logi

cal a

nd e

asy

to

follo

w.

IPS/

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/Rev

01/0

1/06

/18

APP

EN

DIX

A

Item

Ass

esse

d Un

acce

ptab

le

Acce

ptab

le

Good

Ve

ry g

ood

Exce

llent

Resu

lts a

nd

Dis

cuss

ion

(PLO

6)

All

figur

es, g

raph

s, ta

bles

con

tain

er

rors

or a

re p

oorly

con

stru

cted

, ha

ve m

issi

ng ti

tles,

capt

ions

or

num

bers

, uni

ts m

issin

g or

in

corr

ect,

etc.

La

ckin

g di

scus

sion

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Res

ults

(Fig

. & T

able

) pre

sent

ed in

ac

cept

able

cla

rity

• D

iscu

ssio

n on

the

resu

lt tre

nd

• Val

idat

ion:

Com

paris

on w

ith th

eory

or

pre

viou

s wor

k or

exp

lana

tion

for

disc

repa

ncy

B

ut

• Bad

ly w

ritte

n

• Dis

cuss

ion

diffi

cult

to fo

llow

• C

onfu

sing

and

lack

ing

man

y de

tails

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Res

ults

(Fig

. & T

able

) pre

sent

ed in

ac

cept

able

cla

rity

• D

iscu

ssio

n on

the

resu

lt tre

nd

• Val

idat

ion:

Com

paris

on w

ith th

eory

or

pre

viou

s wor

k

• Dis

cuss

ion

easy

to fo

llow

• E

xpla

natio

n fo

r disc

repa

ncy

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[CONFIDENTIAL]

UMP (IPS) PV-02

EXAMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT FOR PRE VIVA Student’s Particular and Examination’s Details: Student’s Name : Student ID : Programme : Faculty : Date of Registration : Status of Candidature : (Full Time / Part Time) Research Title : Main Supervisor : Date of Examination : Time : Venue : Chairman : Panel of Examiners’ Decision We, as the panel of examiners, have examined the student’s draft thesis and we have reached the decision that:

MINOR CORRECTION The draft thesis is accepted without amendments and the student is recommended for his/her oral examination (viva voce).

MAJOR CORRECTION The draft thesis requires corrections as mentioned in this report and he/she is only eligible for oral examination (viva voce) if the endorsement for corrections is given within 3 months.

RE-SUBMISSION OF DRAFT THESIS The draft thesis is badly written, not following the formatting as required and that the student is unable to justify his/her research. The student is required to resubmit draft thesis within 6 months.

*Please refer to the summary of comments in the section provided. All Examiners’ Reports must be attached together.


[CONFIDENTIAL]

Verification by Examination Committee Members (Compulsory for Chairman and Examiners): Members Name, Signature & Stamp Date

Chairman

Examiner I

Examiner II

Main Supervisor

Co-supervisor (if any)


APPENDIX A Comments for Student’s Draft Thesis Please state your comments in the space provided. Comments / Corrections to be done: (If necessary, extra pages may be attached) Chairman’s Signature: Name: Date:


UMP (IPS) PV-03

ENDORSEMENT OF CORRECTION FORM (PRE-VIVA)


STUDENT NAME :

MATRIC NO. :

PROGRAMME :

FACULTY :

DATE OF PRE-VIVA :

PRE-VIVA RESULT :

THESIS TITLE :



SUPERVISOR NAME :

FACULTY :

I am satisfied with the corrections made by the candidate as listed in the corrections form and therefore agree for the candidate to submit his/her thesis for oral examination (viva-voce) Signature and Stamp: Date:


SUPERVISOR NAME :

FACULTY :

I am satisfied with the corrections made by the candidate as listed in the corrections form and therefore agree for the candidate to submit his/her thesis for oral examination (viva-voce). Signature and Stamp: Date:

Checklist: PhD (7 Copies of thesis) Master (6 Copies of thesis) UMP (IPS) PV-01 UMP (IPS) PV-02 UMP (IPS) PV-04

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SECTION E: VERIFICATION BY EXAMINER 2

EXAMINER NAME :

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THESIS SUBMISSION FORM DEGREE: MASTER – 6 COPIES OF THESIS PhD – 7 COPIES OF THESIS

SECTION A : STUDENT’S PROFILE (TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT)

STUDENT NAME :

PROGRAMME :

FACULTY : MATRIC NO. :

STUDY MODE : FULL TIME / PART TIME NO. OF SEMESTER :

EMAIL ADDRESS : CONTACT NO. :

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

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THESIS TITLE (please fill up form Change Title if it change after pre viva)

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SECTION B : CHECKLIST FOR THESIS SUBMISSION (TO BE COMPLETED BY FACULTY) √ Remarks / Date a) RE-REGISTRATION (Student must complete re-registration for the current semester) b) PUBLICATION (A copy of each paper with UMPIR registration number must be attached)

Program DSS GRS DRS/MRS Regular Student

PhD 1 peer review 1 ISI journal 1 ISI Impact Factor

1 peer review 1 ISI journal 1 ISI Impact Factor

1 peer review 2 Scopus OR 1 peer review 1 Scopus 1 ISI

2 peer review AND 1 journal article

Master 1 peer review 1 ISI Impact Factor

1 peer review 1 Scopus

1 peer review

Remark ( √ )

c) GRADUATION REQUIREMENT i. Pass the requirement of proposal defense

ii. Present the faculty colloquium /seminar

iii. Pass the prerequisite courses (if any) as determined by the faculty

iv. Fulfill the minimum duration of candidature

v. Has pass the Pre-viva set by the faculty

d) PLAGIARISM CHECKER REPORT ( Use Class ID/ Name by Faculty & Similarity Index less than 25% and is verified by Main Supervisor)

e) STATEMENT OF DECLARATION

f) PROPER FORMATTING (UMP THESIS GUIDELINE)

g) ENGLISH PROOF READ (LETTER)


SECTION C: VERIFICATION BY MAIN SUPERVISOR

SUPERVISOR’S NAME :

FACULTY :

Item assessed

Satisfactory Good Excellent Marks

(1 Mark) (3 Marks) (5 Marks) Quality of publication (PLO4)

At least ONE of article published in peer review article

At least ONE article published in top rank Q3 journal

At least ONE article published in top rank Q1 journal

Quantity of publication (PLO4)

ONE article published TWO - FOUR articles published MORE than FOUR articles published

Plagiarism checker report (PLO4) Similarity index between 23-25% Similarity index between 17-

24% Similarity index less than 17%

Thesis formatting (PLO4)

50% comply with UMP Thesis Guideline



*PLO4 - Conduct research with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional code of practice;

I hereby verify that the student has fulfilled the entire requirements as per checklist above and:- I have no objection for the student to submit his/her thesis for the examination

I do not agree for the thesis to be submitted for the examination

Other comments :

Signature and Stamp: Date:

SECTION D : VERIFICATION BY DEAN / DEPUTY DEAN OF RESEARCH


I have no objection for the student to submit his/her thesis for the examination.

I do not agree for the thesis to be submitted for the examination

Other comments :


SECTION E : VERIFICATION BY LIBRARY

NAME :

DESIGNATION :

I would like to verify that:

Student does not have any outstanding issue with the UMP Library.

Other Comment :



SECTION F : VERIFICATION BY FINANCE OFFICE

NAME :

DESIGNATION :


The student does not have any outstanding payment to UMP. The student has an outstanding payment and is required to settle this outstanding payment amount; RM __________ Other comments :


SECTION G: VERIFICATION BY IPS

NAME :

DESIGNATION :

I would like to verify that I have received ______ copies of the student’s thesis for examination and all requirements below have been fulfilled:

Signature & Stamp: Date:

STUDENT COPY (TO BE COMPLETED BY IPS)

NAME :

DESIGNATION :

I would like to verify that ____________________________________________________________________________

Matric No: ________________ has submitted _________ copies of his/her thesis for examination and he/she has fulfilled all the

requirements within rules and guidelines. The student are required to re-enroll the subsequent semesters for the period during which the

thesis is being revised and full bounded copy of the thesis is submitted.


[CONFIDENTIAL]

UMP (IPS) RE-02

LAPORAN PEMERIKSA TESIS

THESIS EXAMINER’S REPORT Nama Calon Candidate’s Name :

Fakulti Faculty :

Ijazah Degree :

Tajuk Tesis Title of Thesis :

Nama Pemeriksa Examiner’s Name :

No Kad Pengenalan Identity Card No

Institusi Pemeriksa Examiner’s Institution :

PANDUAN MENGISI BORANG LAPORAN PEMERIKSA TESIS Borang Laporan Pemeriksa Tesis ini terdiri daripada tiga (3) bahagian iaitu: BAHAGIAN A: LAPORAN BERPANDU MENGIKUT FORMAT YANG DISEDIAKAN BAHAGIAN B: PERAKUAN BAHAGIAN C: RUJUKAN (PENERANGAN SKALA PEMBETULAN TESIS DAN RUBRIK)

Semua pemeriksa diminta membuat laporan pemeriksaan tesis menggunakan Borang Laporan Pemeriksa Tesis ini (BAHAGIAN A).

Pemeriksa juga dikehendaki memberikan perakuan skala pembetulan kepada tesis. (BAHAGIAN B). Pemeriksa boleh menggunakan rubrik sebagai panduan menilai tesis (BAHAGIAN C).

INSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETING THE THESIS EXAMINER’S REPORT FORM The Thesis Examiner’s Report consists of three (3) sections: SECTION A: GUIDED REPORT SECTION B: RECOMMENDATION SECTION C: REFERENCE (DETAILS FOR THESIS CORRECTION SCALE AND RUBRIC)

All examiners are required to submit their reports using the Thesis Examiner’s Report form (SECTION A) The examiners are also required to recommend the scale of the thesis (SECTION B). The examiners may use the rubric as a guide to evaluate the thesis (SECTION C).

Saya mencadangkan agar tesis ini dianugerahkan “Anugerah Tesis Terbaik”. I would recommend this thesis to be considered for the “Best Thesis Award” Ya

Yes Tidak No

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Signature: Date: IPS/Viva voce/Rev01/13/06/18

BAHAGIAN A SECTION A

LAPORAN BERPANDU

GUIDED REPORT Amat Tidak Sesuai Not Appropriate at all

Amat Sesuai Most Appropriate

1 2 3 4 5 1. PLO1 - Dari segi kepadatan, abstrak ini /In terms of conciseness, the abstract is Ulasan/Comments

1 2 3 4 5 2. PLO1 - Objektif, skop dan permasalahan kajian / The research objectives, scopes and problem

statements are

Ulasan/Comments

1 2 3 4 5



Amat Tidak Sesuai Not Appropriate at all


1 2 3 4 5

3. PLO1 - Sorotan karya (literatur) adalah / The literature review is

Ulasan/Comments

1 2 3 4 5 4. PLO6 - Metodologi adalah / The methodology is

Ulasan/Comments

1 2 3 4 5



Amat Tidak Sesuai Not Appropriate at all


1 2 3 4 5 5. PLO6 - Data yang dikutip untuk analisis dan pengukuran serta hubungan perbincangan dengan

penemuan kajian / The data collected for the analysis and testing as well as the discussion corresponds to the results of the study

Ulasan/Comments

1 2 3 4 5

6. PLO6 - Intepretasi data/maklumat dan kesimpulan / Data/information interpretation and conclusion are

Ulasan/Comments

1 2 3 4 5



PEMBETULAN UTAMA YANG PERLU DILAKSANAKAN OLEH CALON - JIKA ADA MAJOR REVISIONS REQUIRED BY CANDIDATE - IF ANY

Sila gunakan kertas tambahan, jika perlu If required, please use additional paper.



BAHAGIAN B SECTION B

PERAKUAN

RECOMMENDATION

Skala Scale

Penerangan Skala Pembetulan Tesis Details of Thesis Correction Scale

Tandakan Tick (√ )

1

LULUS TANPA PEMBETULAN : Calon di anugerahkan ijazah Doktor Falsafah / Sarjana PASS WITHOUT CORRECTION: The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree Pengesahan pembetulan tesis perlu dibuat oleh PENYELIA UTAMA. The confirmation of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the MAIN SUPERVISOR. Jangka masa maksimum untuk membuat pembetulan adalah TIGA (3) BULAN. The maximum time frame for corrections is THREE (3) MONTHS.

2

LULUS DENGAN PEMBETULAN KECIL: Calon dianugerahi ijazah Doktor Falsafah / Sarjana tertakluk kepada pindaan/pembetulan kepada tesisnya seperti yang dinyatakan dalam Laporan Panel Pemeriksa. PASS WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS: The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree subject to changes/corrections to the thesis as listed in the Panel of Examiners Report. Pengesahan pembetulan tesis perlu dibuat oleh PEMERIKSA DALAM dan PENYELIA UTAMA. The confirmation of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the INTERNAL EXAMINER and MAIN

SUPERVISOR. Jangka masa maksimum untuk membuat pembetulan adalah ENAM (6) BULAN. The maximum time frame for corrections is SIX (6) MONTHS.

3

LULUS DENGAN PEMBETULAN MAJOR: Calon dianugerahi ijazah Doktor Falsafah / Sarjana tertakluk kepada pindaan/pembetulan kepada tesisnya seperti yang dinyatakan dalam Laporan Panel Pemeriksa. PASS WITH MAJOR CORRECTIONS: The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree subject to changes/corrections to the thesis as listed in the Panel of Examiners Report. Pengesahan pembetulan tesis perlu dibuat oleh PEMERIKSA LUAR, PEMERIKSA DALAM dan

PENYELIA UTAMA. The confirmation of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the EXTERNAL EXAMINER, INTERNAL

EXAMINER and MAIN SUPERVISOR. Jangka masa maksimum untuk membuat pembetulan adalah SEMBILAN (9) BULAN. The maximum time frame for corrections is NINE (9) MONTHS.

4

PENILAIAN SEMULA: Calon dibenarkan menyerahkan semula tesis untuk pemeriksaan semula selepas calon membuat perubahan/pembetulan kepada tesis seperti dikehendaki dalam Laporan Panel Pemeriksa. Tesis PERLU diperiksa semula dan calon PERLU menghadiri viva semula. THESIS RE-EXAMINATION: The candidate is allowed to re-submit the thesis for re-examination after the candidate has made changes/corrections to the thesis as required in the Panel of Examiners Report. The thesis MUST be re-examined and the candidate MUST attend another viva voce. Perakuan hanya dibuat sekali (1) SAHAJA. This recommendation can be made once (1) ONLY. Pemeriksaan semula perlu dibuat oleh semua PEMERIKSA ASAL. PENGERUSI YANG SAMA seboleh-

bolehnya mempengerusikan penilaian semula viva-voce dan Panel Pemeriksa Tesis perlulah dihadiri oleh PANEL YANG SAMA.

The re-evaluation/re-examination has to be made by all ORIGINAL EXAMINERS. As far as possible, the SAME CHAIRPERSON may chair the viva-voce re-evaluation and the Thesis Examination Panel should be composed of the SAME MEMBERS as the first panel.

Panel Pemeriksa Tesis akan memutuskan samaada ‘lulus’ atau ‘gagal’ dan jangka masa maksimum untuk membuat pembetulan adalah DUA BELAS (12) BULAN SAHAJA.

Panel of examiners will recommend ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ and the maximum time frame for corrections is TWELVE (12) MONTHS ONLY.

5

GAGAL: Calon tidak layak dianugerahi Ijazah Doktor Falsafah/Sarjana dan juga tidak dibenarkan untuk menyerahkan semula tesis. Perakuan ini dibuat jika tesis: FAIL: The candidate is not eligible to be awarded a Doctor of Philosophy/Master’s Degree and is not allowed to re-submit the thesis for examination. These recommendations are made if the thesis: Mempunyai kelemahan yang ketara sehingga kerja-kerja tambahan atau pembetulan tidak dapat

meningkatkan tahap tesis ini kepada piawaian yang ditetapkan; atau Has obvious major weaknesses that additional work or corrections cannot address and hence the quality of

the thesis cannot be increased to the level of set standards/requirement; or Mempunyai kelemahan yang tidak dapat diperbaiki; atau Has weaknesses that could not be remedied; or. Mempunyai kajian yang tidak mencukupi. The research carried out was inadequate / insufficient.

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BAHAGIAN C SECTION C

GARIS PANDUAN KEPADA PEMERIKSA

GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINERS

SKALA 1 (SCALE 1) LULUS TANPA PEMBETULAN (PASS WITHOUT CORRECTION)

Calon di anugerahkan ijazah Doktor Falsafah / Sarjana. The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree. Perakuan ini dibuat jika tesis: These recommendations are made if the thesis:

i. Tidak memerlukan pembetulan ATAU terdapat pindaan/pembetulan kepada tesisnya seperti yang dinyatakan dalam Laporan Panel Pemeriksa Does not require corrections OR have amendments/ corrections in the thesis as stated in the Panel of Examiners Report.

ii. Memerlukan sedikit suntingan teks, format jadual, format rajah, tata Bahasa, ejaan, pembetulan kesilapan menaip dan sebagainya.

Requires some editing of text, formatting of tables and, diagrams, correction of grammar, spelling, and other typographical conventions etc.

Pengesahan pembetulan tesis perlu dibuat oleh PENYELIA UTAMA.

The confirmation of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the MAIN SUPERVISOR. Jangka masa maksimum untuk membuat pembetulan adalah TIGA (3) BULAN.

The maximum time frame for corrections is THREE (3) MONTHS.

SKALA 2 (SCALE 2) LULUS DENGAN PEMBETULAN MINOR (PASS WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS)

Calon dianugerahi ijazah Doktor Falsafah / Sarjana tertakluk kepada pindaan/pembetulan kepada tesisnya seperti yang dinyatakan dalam Laporan Panel Pemeriksa. The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree subject to changes/corrections to the thesis as listed in the Panel of Examiners Report. Perakuan ini dibuat jika tesis: These recommendations are made if the thesis:

i. Memerlukan sedikit suntingan teks, format jadual, format rajah, tata Bahasa, ejaan, pembetulan kesilapan menaip dan sebagainya.

Requires some editing of text, formatting of tables and, diagrams, correction of grammar, spelling, and other typographical conventions etc.

ii. Memerlukan hanya sedikit maklumat tambahan. Requires only a modicum of additional information.

iii. Hanya memerlukan penjelasan berhubung beberapa bahagian yang kecil dalam teks. Requires only an explanation regarding a number of small parts in the text.

iv. TIDAK MEMERLUKAN kerja ujikaji tambahan, pengumpulan data yang baru atau penulisan semula yang banyak.

DOES NOT REQUIRE supplementary experimental work, the collection of new data or major re-writing. v. Tidak banyak berubah pada rumusan apabila ditulis semula.

Does not contain many changes in the summing up/conclusion that has been rewritten.

Pengesahan pembetulan tesis perlu dibuat oleh PEMERIKSA DALAM dan PENYELIA UTAMA. The confirmation of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the INTERNAL EXAMINER and MAIN SUPERVISOR.

Jangka masa maksimum untuk membuat pembetulan adalah ENAM (6) BULAN. The maximum time frame for corrections is SIX (6) MONTHS.

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SKALA 3 (SCALE 3) LULUS DENGAN PEMBETULAN MAJOR (PASS WITH MAJOR CORRECTIONS)

Calon dianugerahi ijazah Doktor Falsafah / Sarjana tertakluk kepada pindaan/pembetulan kepada tesisnya seperti yang dinyatakan dalam Laporan Panel Pemeriksa. The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree subject to changes/corrections to the thesis as listed in the Panel of Examiners Report. Perakuan ini dibuat jika tesis: These recommendations are made if the thesis:

i. Memerlukan banyak suntingan teks, format jadual, format rajah, tata Bahasa, ejaan, pembetulan kesilapan menaip dan sebagainya. Requires major editing of text, formatting of tables and, diagrams, correction of grammar, spelling, and other typographical conventions etc.

ii. Memerlukan maklumat tambahan. Requires additional information.

iii. Memerlukan analisis statistik tambahan, penulisan semula banyak bahagian dalam tesis dan pengembangan tinjauan bacaan. Requires supplementary statistical analysis, rewriting of major parts of the thesis and the expansion of the literature review.

Pengesahan pembetulan tesis perlu dibuat oleh PEMERIKSA LUAR, PEMERIKSA DALAM dan

PENYELIA UTAMA. The confirmation of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the EXTERNAL EXAMINER, INTERNAL EXAMINER and MAIN SUPERVISOR.

Jangka masa maksimum untuk membuat pembetulan adalah SEMBILAN (9) BULAN. The maximum time frame for corrections is NINE (9) MONTHS.

SKALA 4 (SCALE 4)

PENILAIAN SEMULA (THESIS RE-EXAMINATION) Calon dibenarkan menyerahkan semula tesis untuk pemeriksaan semula selepas calon membuat perubahan/pembetulan kepada tesis seperti dikehendaki dalam Laporan Panel Pemeriksa. Tesis PERLU diperiksa semula dan calon PERLU menghadiri viva semula. The candidate is allowed to re-submit the thesis for re-examination after the candidate has made changes/corrections to the thesis as required in the Panel of Examiners Report. The thesis MUST be re-examined and the candidate MUST attend another viva voce). Perakuan ini dibuat jika tesis: These recommendations are made if the thesis:

i. Mempunyai kelemahan yang besar dan mempunyai kesan ke atas rumusan tesis. Has major weaknesses which will have a negative impact on the conclusions made in the thesis.

ii. Mempunyai kelemahan yang hanya boleh dibaiki jika kerja-kerja tambahan dibuat bagi menambah baik tesis untuk diserah semula. Has major weaknesses that can only be corrected if additional work is done to improve the quality of the thesis before submission.

iii. Memerlukan kerja eksperimen tambahan, analisis statistik tambahan, penulisan semula banyak bahagian dalam tesis dan pengembangan tinjauan bacaan. Requires supplementary experimental work, supplementary statistical analysis, rewriting of major parts of the thesis and the expansion of the literature review.

Perakuan hanya dibuat SEKALI (1) SAHAJA. This recommendation can be made ONCE (1) ONLY. Pemeriksaan semula perlu dibuat oleh semua PEMERIKSA ASAL. PENGERUSI YANG SAMA seboleh-

bolehnya mempengerusikan penilaian semula viva-voce dan Panel Pemeriksa Tesis perlulah dihadiri oleh PANEL YANG SAMA.

The re-evaluation/re-examination has to be made by all ORIGINAL EXAMINERS. As far as possible, the SAME CHAIRPERSON may chair the viva-voce re-evaluation and the Thesis Examination Panel should be composed of the SAME MEMBERS as the first panel.

Panel Pemeriksa Tesis akan memutuskan samaada ‘lulus’ atau ‘gagal’ dan jangka masa maksimum untuk membuat pembetulan adalah DUA BELAS (12) BULAN SAHAJA.

Panel of examiners will recommend ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ and the maximum time frame for corrections is TWELVE (12)) MONTHS ONLY.

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good

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two

or m

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follo

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and

badl

y w

ritte

n:

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rodu

ctio

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esul

ts

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ussio

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Mis

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one

of t

he f

ollo

win

g ite

m

and

badl

y w

ritte

n:

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rodu

ctio

n

• Met

hodo

logy

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ussio

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Has

al

l th

e fo

llow

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item

bu

t w

ritte

n ba

dly:

• I

ntro

duct

ion

• M

etho

dolo

gy

• Res

ults

• D

iscus

sion

Has

all

the

follo

win

g ite

m b

ut p

oint

s ar

e no

t con

nect

ed p

rope

rly:

• Int

rodu

ctio

n

• Met

hodo

logy

• R

esul

ts

• Disc

ussio

n

• Pot

entia

l use

• F

airly

writ

ten

Has

al

l th

e fo

llow

ing

item

ex

celle

ntly

writ

ten:

• I

ntro

duct

ion

• M

etho

dolo

gy

• Res

ults

• D

iscus

sion

• P

oten

tial u

se

• Poi

nts a

re c

onne

cted

pro

perly

Intro

duct

ion

(PLO

1)

Ver

y lit

tle

back

grou

nd

info

rmat

ion

or i

nfor

mat

ion

is in

corr

ect.

Poor

und

erst

andi

ng

of t

opic

, in

adeq

uate

res

earc

h.

Stat

emen

t of

pr

oble

m

is

erro

neou

s or

irr

elev

ant.

Obj

ectiv

e an

d sc

ope

are

not

clea

r.

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

Bac

kgro

und

M

otiv

atio

n (c

urre

nt

issu

e an

d po

tent

ial s

olut

ion)

O

bjec

tive

and

scop

e

But

the

U

ncle

ar p

robl

em st

atem

ent

Obj

ectiv

e an

d sc

ope

is n

ot c

lear

W

ritin

g is

bad

Po

ints

not

con

nect

ed p

rope

rly

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

Bac

kgro

und

M

otiv

atio

n (c

urre

nt

issu

e an

d po

tent

ial s

olut

ion)

Pr

oble

m st

atem

ent w

ell d

efin

ed

Obj

ectiv

e an

d sc

ope

B

ut th

e

Obj

ectiv

e an

d sc

ope

is n

ot c

lear

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ritin

g is

bad

; Po

ints

are

not

con

nect

ed p

rope

rly

Has

the

fol

low

ing

item

but

poi

nts

are

not c

onne

cted

pro

perly

; B

ackg

roun

d

Mot

ivat

ion

(cur

rent

is

sue

and

pote

ntia

l sol

utio

n)

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lem

stat

emen

t wel

l def

ined

O

bjec

tive

and

scop

e is

wel

l def

ined

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ritin

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acc

epta

ble

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the

follo

win

g ite

m;

Bac

kgro

und

M

otiv

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urre

nt

issu

e an

d po

tent

ial s

olut

ion)

Pr

oble

m st

atem

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ell d

efin

ed

Obj

ectiv

e an

d sc

ope

is w

ell d

efin

ed

Wel

l writ

ten

Po

ints

are

con

nect

ed p

rope

rly f

rom

pa

ragr

aph

to a

noth

er

Lite

ratu

re R

evie

w

(PLO

1)

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und

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andi

ng o

f to

pic,

in

adeq

uate

re

sear

ch

or

very

lit

tle

rese

arch

. N

o ex

tern

al

liter

atur

e re

sear

ch.

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the

follo

win

g ite

m;

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eral

ove

rvie

w o

f the

pro

ject

•

Lite

ratu

re r

evie

w is

con

cise

, wel

l-w

ritte

n an

d re

fere

nce

cite

d co

rrec

tly

• Li

tera

ture

rev

iew

arg

ues

findi

ngs

and

or m

etho

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om p

revi

ous

wor

k w

ithou

t su

gges

ting

pote

ntia

l so

lutio

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• In

suffi

cien

t lit

erat

ure

to d

evel

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prob

lem

stat

emen

t • S

umm

ary

of li

tera

ture

revi

ew

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• W

ritin

g is

bad

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oint

s not

con

nect

ed p

rope

rly

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the

follo

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g ite

m;

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eral

ove

rvie

w o

f the

pro

ject

•

Exte

nsiv

e re

view

: co

ncise

, w

ell-

writ

ten

and

refe

renc

e ci

ted

corr

ectly

•

Lite

ratu

re r

evie

w a

rgue

s fin

ding

s an

d or

met

hods

from

pre

viou

s wor

k

• Li

tera

ture

rev

iew

led

tow

ards

the

fo

rmul

atio

n of

th

e pr

oble

m

stat

emen

t bu

t in

mos

t ca

ses

tinge

d w

ith c

onfu

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• S

umm

ary

of li

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revi

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ritin

g is

bad

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oint

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not

con

nect

ed p

rope

rly

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the

follo

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g it

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eral

ove

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w o

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pro

ject

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xten

sive

revi

ew: i

s co

ncise

, wel

l-w

ritte

n an

d re

fere

nce

cite

d co

rrec

tly

• Li

tera

ture

rev

iew

crit

ical

ly a

rgue

s fin

ding

s an

d or

m

etho

ds

from

pr

evio

us w

ork

•

Lite

ratu

re r

evie

w l

ed t

owar

ds t

he

form

ulat

ion

of

the

prob

lem

st

atem

ent

• Sum

mar

y of

lite

ratu

re re

view

• A

ccep

tabl

e w

ritin

g B

ut

• Poi

nts a

re n

ot c

onne

cted

pro

perly

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the

follo

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g ite

m;

• Gen

eral

ove

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w o

f the

pro

ject

• E

xten

sive

revi

ew w

ith c

itatio

n

• Lite

ratu

re re

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is c

onci

se, w

ell-

writ

ten

and

refe

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ted

corr

ectly

•

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ally

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findi

ngs

and

or

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ork

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estin

g po

tent

ial s

olut

ion

•

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re r

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ed t

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ds t

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form

ulat

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of

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st

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ent

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mar

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lite

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re re

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ints

conn

ecte

d pr

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ly f

rom

pa

ragr

aph

to a

noth

er.

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hodo

logy

(P

LO6)

Mis

sing

se

vera

l im

porta

nt

expl

anat

ions

of

m

ater

ials

an

d/or

m

etho

dolo

gy.

Not

se

quen

tial.

Mos

t st

eps

are

mis

sing

or a

re c

onfu

sing

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Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

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eria

ls / m

etho

d de

scrip

tion

•

Met

hod

/ m

odel

/

theo

ry

desc

riptio

n w

ith c

itatio

n

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• B

adly

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ten

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roce

dure

diff

icul

t to

follo

w

• M

etho

d co

nfus

ing

and

lack

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man

y de

tails

.

Has

the

follo

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g ite

m;

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eria

ls de

scrip

tion

•

Com

plet

e m

etho

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mod

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riptio

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ith

expl

anat

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and

cita

tion

•

Justi

ficat

ion

to u

se t

he m

etho

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mod

el

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cedu

re is

wel

l writ

ten

B

ut c

onta

in

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e co

nfus

ing

sent

ence

Has

the

follo

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g ite

m;

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ater

ials

/ m

odel

/

theo

ry

desc

riptio

n

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plet

e m

etho

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scrip

tion

with

ex

plan

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d ci

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stific

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use

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roce

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con

tain

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ome

conf

usin

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the

follo

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g ite

m;

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eria

ls de

scrip

tion

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ompl

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met

hod

desc

riptio

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expl

anat

ion

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cita

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•

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ficat

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to u

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mod

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ised

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l and

eas

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fo

llow

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Goo

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good

E

xcel

lent

Res

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and

D

iscu

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LO6)

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figur

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tabl

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cont

ain

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r ar

e po

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co

nstru

cted

, ha

ve

mis

sing

tit

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capt

ions

or

nu

mbe

rs,

units

mis

sing

or i

ncor

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, etc

. La

ckin

g di

scus

sion

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• R

esul

ts (F

ig.

& T

able

) pr

esen

ted

in a

ccep

tabl

e cl

arity

• D

iscus

sion

on th

e re

sult

trend

•

Val

idat

ion:

Co

mpa

rison

w

ith

theo

ry

or

prev

ious

w

ork

or

expl

anat

ion

for d

iscr

epan

cy

But

• B

adly

writ

ten

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iscus

sion

diffi

cult

to fo

llow

•

Conf

usin

g an

d la

ckin

g m

any

deta

ils

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

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ults

(Fig

. & T

able

) pre

sent

ed in

ac

cept

able

cla

rity

• D

iscus

sion

on th

e re

sult

trend

•

Val

idat

ion:

Co

mpa

rison

w

ith

theo

ry o

r pre

viou

s wor

k

• Disc

ussio

n ea

sy to

follo

w

• Exp

lana

tion

for d

iscre

panc

y

But

• B

adly

writ

ten

•

Conf

usin

g an

d la

ckin

g so

me

deta

ils

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• R

esul

ts (F

ig.

& T

able

) pr

esen

ted

in a

ccep

tabl

e cl

arity

• D

iscus

sion

on th

e re

sult

trend

•

Val

idat

ion:

Co

mpa

rison

w

ith

theo

ry o

r pre

viou

s wor

k

• Ex

plan

atio

n fo

r di

scre

panc

y bu

t no

t su

ppor

ted

with

re

leva

nt

liter

atur

e

• Disc

ussio

n ea

sy to

follo

w

• Wel

l writ

ten

Has

the

follo

win

g ite

m;

• Res

ults

(Fig

. & T

able

) pre

sent

ed in

ex

celle

nt c

larit

y

• Disc

ussio

n on

the

resu

lt tre

nd

• V

alid

atio

n:

Com

paris

on

with

th

eory

or p

revi

ous w

ork

•

Expl

anat

ion

for

disc

repa

ncy

supp

orte

d w

ith re

leva

nt li

tera

ture

• D

iscus

sion

easy

to fo

llow

• W

ell w

ritte

n

Con

clus

ion

and

Rec

omm

enda

tion

(PLO

6)

Con

clus

ion

not

rela

ted

to

obje

ctiv

e. R

ecom

men

datio

n is

not

rela

ted

to th

e pr

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t. B

adly

writ

ten.

Con

clus

ion

rela

ted

to o

bjec

tive.

R

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men

datio

n is

not

rel

ated

to

the

proj

ect.

Bad

ly w

ritte

n.

Con

clus

ion

rela

ted

to o

bjec

tive.

R

ecom

men

datio

n is

rel

ated

to

the

proj

ect.

Fairl

y w

ell w

ritte

n.

Con

clus

ion

rela

ted

to o

bjec

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R

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men

datio

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rel

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to

the

proj

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Wel

l writ

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clus

ion

rela

ted

to

obje

ctiv

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Men

tion

pote

ntia

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of th

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PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

340

PO2

PO3

PO1

PO4

PO7

PO6

PO5

481

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PO2

PO3

PO4

PO7

PO5,

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PO6

PO5

440,

461,

462,

850,

862

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PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

545

PO1

PO4

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PO6

PO7,

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2 PO

3 PO

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6 PO

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2 PO

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[CONFIDENTIAL]

UMP (IPS) RE-03

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT (Section I: Details of Viva Voce Session)

Student’s Name :

Student’s ID : Faculty :

Program :

Chairman :

Internal Examiner :

External Examiner 1 :

External Examiner 2 :

Title of Thesis :

Date of Viva Voce : Time : Venue :

(Section II: Student’s Viva Voce Result)

Scale : 1 2 3 4 5

Endorsement of Correction : Supervisor Internal Examiner External Examiner

Duration of correction period

: Max 3 months Max 6 months Max 9 months Max 12 months

Deadline for thesis submission

:

(Section III: Recommendation by Panel of Examiners) Panel of examiners would recommend this thesis to be considered for the “Best Thesis Award” Yes No


[CONFIDENTIAL] (Section IV: Verification by Oral Examination Committee) Panels Name / Stamp Signature Date

Chairman

Internal Examiner

External Examiner 1

External Examiner 2

Secretariat

Main Supervisor

Dean / Deputy Dean


Comments for Student’s Thesis Please state the comments in the space provided below. Comments/Correction: (If necessary, extra pages may be attached) Signature: Chairman’s Name: Date:


APPENDIX A

EXAMINER’S GUIDELINES

SCALE 1 (PASS WITHOUT CORRECTION) The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree. These recommendations are made if the thesis:

i. Does not require corrections OR have amendments/corrections in the thesis as stated in the Panel of Examiners Report.

ii. Requires some editing of text, formatting of tables and, diagrams, correction of grammar, spelling, and other typographical conventions etc.

The endorsement of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the MAIN SUPERVISOR. The maximum time frame for corrections is THREE (3) MONTHS.

SCALE 2 (PASS WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS) The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree subject to changes/corrections to the thesis as listed in the Panel of Examiners Report. These recommendations are made if the thesis: i. Requires some editing of text, formatting of tables and, diagrams, correction of grammar, spelling, and other typographical conventions

etc. ii. Requires only a modicum of additional information.

iii. Requires only an explanation regarding a number of small parts in the text. iv. Does not require supplementary experimental work, the collection of new data or major re-writing. v. Does not contain many changes in the summing up/conclusion that has been rewritten.

The endorsement of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the INTERNAL EXAMINER and MAIN SUPERVISOR. The maximum time frame for corrections is SIX (6) MONTHS.

SCALE 3 (PASS WITH MAJOR CORRECTIONS)

The candidate is awarded a Doctor of Philosophy / Master’s Degree subject to changes/corrections to the thesis as listed in the Panel of Examiners Report. These recommendations are made if the thesis: i. Requires major editing of text, formatting of tables and, diagrams, correction of grammar, spelling, and other typographical conventions

etc. ii. Requires additional information.

iii. Requires supplementary statistical analysis, rewriting of major parts of the thesis and the expansion of the literature review.

The endorsement of corrections for the thesis has to be made by the EXTERNAL EXAMINER, INTERNAL EXAMINER and MAIN SUPERVISOR.

The maximum time frame for corrections is NINE (9) MONTHS.

SCALE 4 (THESIS RE-EXAMINATION) The candidate is allowed to re-submit the thesis for re-examination after the candidate has made changes/corrections to the thesis as required in the Panel of Examiners Report. The thesis MUST be re-examined and the candidate MUST attend another viva voce. These recommendations are made if the thesis: i. Has major weaknesses which will have a negative impact on the conclusions made in the thesis.

ii. Has major weaknesses that can only be corrected if additional work is done to improve the quality of the thesis before submission. iii. Requires supplementary experimental work, supplementary statistical analysis, rewriting of major parts of the thesis and the expansion of

the literature review).

This recommendation can be made ONCE (1) ONLY. During re-viva, the Examination Panel will recommend ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ and the re-submission of final hardbound thesis must be made within NINE (9) MONTHS. The student is considered as fail if he/she does not submit the final hardbound thesis within the given period.

The re-evaluation/re-examination has to be made by all original examiners. As far as possible, the same Chairperson may chair the viva-voce re-evaluation and the Thesis Examination Panel should be composed of the same members as the first viva voce session.

SCALE 5 (FAIL)

The candidate is not eligible to be awarded a Doctor of Philosophy/Master’s Degree and is not allowed to re-submit the thesis for examination. These recommendations are made if the thesis: i. Has obvious major weaknesses that additional work or corrections cannot address and hence the quality of the thesis cannot be increased

to the level of set standards/requirement; or ii. Has weaknesses that could not be remedied; or

iii. The research carried out was inadequate / insufficient.

Approved by Chairman Signature: Name: Date:

Approved by Internal Examiner Signature: Name: Date:

Approved by External Examiner Signature: Name: Date:

UMP (IPS) RE-04

LIST OF CORRECTIONS

(TO BE COMPLETED BY MAIN SUPERVISOR)

Student’s Name : Student’s ID : Date of Viva Voce : Time : Venue : Prepared by : No. Page Corrections

Approved by Chairman Signature: Name: Date:

Approved by Internal Examiner Signature: Name: Date:

Approved by External Examiner Signature: Name: Date:

UMP (IPS) RE-04 No. Page Corrections

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NO

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the

stud

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early

pag

es w

as n

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. Pag

es 1

– 7

are

dev

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to th

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scus

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of S

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ne g

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pres

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that

the

only

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the

stud

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choi

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the

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RO

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re a

re m

any

mea

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7.2

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NO

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1.

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page

105

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NO

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1.

The

mot

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of t

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tudy

in

the

early

pag

es w

as n

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ell

deve

lope

d.

Page

s 1

– 7

are

devo

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to

the

disc

ussi

on

of

SMEs

on

ly.

One

ge

ts

the

impr

essio

n th

at

the

only

co

ntrib

utio

n of

the

stu

dy i

s th

e ch

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of S

MEs

in th

e sa

mpl

e.

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se re

fer t

o pg

1-8

. Th

e w

rite

up s

tarts

with

a d

iscu

ssio

n on

CSR

as

the

focu

s of

the

stud

y. T

his

is fo

llow

ed b

y th

e im

porta

nce

of S

ME

rese

arch

tha

t is

rel

ated

to

CSR

and

the

rel

evan

ce o

f C

SR t

o SM

Es. A

n ex

plan

atio

n fo

r the

reas

on S

MEs

are

less

invo

lved

in C

SR a

ctiv

ities

is a

lso

prov

ided

. A

s pa

st

stud

ies

have

ass

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d th

at S

MEs

will

see

k th

e pr

ofes

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dvic

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ext

erna

l ac

coun

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s to

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erco

me

wea

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per

form

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, thu

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ified

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2.

Tabl

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1, o

n pa

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8 sh

ould

be

Tabl

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1 A

men

ded.

Ple

ase

refe

r to

pg 1

8 fo

r Tab

le 1

-1

Appr

oved

by

Inte

rnal

Exa

min

er :

Endo

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by

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rviso

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N

ame

:

Nam

e:

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te

:

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:

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TH

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1.

The

use

of R

OA

as

a pr

oxy

for

busi

ness

is

no

t w

ell

just

ified

. Th

ere

are

man

y m

easu

res

of

busi

ness

per

form

ance

. In

fact

, the

ca

ndid

ate

was

ar

guin

g th

e w

eakn

ess

of

acco

untin

g ba

se

mea

sure

(s

ee

sect

ion

1.7.

2 on

pa

ge 1

6).

Just

ifica

tion

adde

d. P

leas

e re

fer t

o pg

16-

17, s

ectio

n 1.

7.2.

To m

easu

re b

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perfo

rman

ce, m

any

mea

sure

men

ts h

ave

been

util

ised

by p

ast s

tudi

es s

uch

as r

etur

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ass

ets

(RO

A),

retu

rn o

n sa

les

(RO

S) a

nd r

etur

n on

equ

ity (

RO

E). I

n th

is s

tudy

, bu

sine

ss p

erfo

rman

ce w

as m

easu

red

by R

OA

as

it is

wid

ely

used

and

wel

l un

ders

tood

co

mpa

red

to o

ther

type

s of

mea

sure

men

ts (

Car

pent

er, 2

002)

. Bes

ides

that

, RO

A is

con

side

red

the

mor

e co

nsis

tent

mea

sure

of p

rofit

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ms

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t, So

rmun

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Par

ks, 1

988)

.

Appr

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Ext

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min

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) :

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:

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ame

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te

:

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PA

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SEC

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AN

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T IN

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TH

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CO

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BY

EXA

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1.

On

page

105

, firs

t par

agra

ph, t

he

cand

idat

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that

the

diffe

rent

la

w

on

audi

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quire

men

t in

M

alay

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resu

lted

in

diffe

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re

sults

in

prio

r re

sear

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ut n

o so

urce

of s

tudi

es w

as p

rovi

ded.

Plea

se re

fer t

o pg

106

. Sou

rce

prov

ided

Pr

evio

us li

tera

ture

has

men

tione

d th

at th

e di

ffere

nces

in th

e re

quire

men

ts o

f law

s an

d po

licie

s be

twee

n co

untri

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resu

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amya

bi &

Dev

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11).

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by

Ext

erna

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min

er (2

) :

Endo

rsed

By

Supe

rviso

r :

N

ame

:

Nam

e :

Date

:

Date

:


UMP (IPS) RE-06

ENDORSEMENT OF CORRECTION FORM (VIVA-VOCE)


STUDENT NAME :

MATRIC NO. :

PROGRAMME :

FACULTY :

DATE OF VIVA :

VIVA RESULT : SCALE : CORRECTION TIME PERIOD : MONTHS

THESIS TITLE :



SUPERVISOR NAME :

FACULTY :

I am satisfied with the corrections made by the candidate as listed in the corrections form and therefore agree for the candidate to submit his/her final thesis. Signature and Stamp: Date:


SUPERVISOR NAME :

FACULTY :



SECTION D: VERIFICATION BY INTERNAL EXAMINER (IF REQUIRED BY PANEL)

EXAMINER NAME :

FACULTY :


SECTION E: VERIFICATION BY EXTERNAL EXAMINER (IF REQUIRED BY PANEL)

EXAMINER NAME :

FACULTY :


SECTION F: VERIFICATION BY DEAN OF FACULTY / DEAN OF IPS (If supervisor is Dean of Faculty)

DEAN’S NAME :

FACULTY :


SECTION G: VERIFICATION BY IPS

NAME :

DESIGNATION :

I hereby confirm that the thesis submitted by this student is according to the required formatting and has met the conditions stipulated by the UMP. Signature and Stamp: Date:


UMP (IPS) RE-07

THESIS CHECKLIST FORM (BEFORE SUBMISSION OF HARDBOUND FINAL THESIS)

The student is required to submit one copy of the corrected thesis together with the following documents: verified List of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-05 and completed Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06 to the IPS before submitting the final thesis (hardbound). If the student does not fulfill the requirement, IPS will not accept the Final Thesis. SECTION A : STUDENT’S PROFILE (TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT)

STUDENT NAME :

PROGRAMME :




THESIS TITLE :

SCALE : 1 2 3 4 5

APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED BY

: Supervisor Internal Examiner External Examiner

DURATION OF CORRECTION PERIOD


DATE OF VIVA VOCE :

DEADLINE FOR THESIS SUBMISSION :

Hereby, I submit the corrected copy for formatting checking by IPS. Submit herewith the following documentations:

Verified List of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-05

Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06



SECTION B : CHECKLIST BEFORE HARDBOUND FINAL THESIS SUBMISSION (TO BE COMPLETED BY IPS)

√ Remarks

1. Verified List of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-05

2. Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06

3. Cover page

4. Margin

5. Pagination

6. Arrangement of Thesis :

a) Thesis Status Validation Form

b) Declaration

c) Title Page

d) Dedication (optional)

e) Acknowledgements

f) Abstract

g) Translation of Abstract

h) Table of Contents

i) List of Tables

j) List of Figures

k) List of Symbols (if any)

l) List of Abbreviations (if any)

7. APA Referencing Formatting

8. No. of Words and No. of Pages Master (60, 000 words) PhD (100,000 words)

Pages: Pages:

IPS STAFF’S NAME :

DESIGNATION :

Hereby, I verify that:

The student has met the requirement for UMP thesis formatting and may proceed with the final thesis submission.

The student has to do the editing and must come back again for re-checking of thesis formatting.

Other comments :



UMP (IPS) RE-08

FINAL THESIS SUBMISSON FORM

1. Student is required to submit three (3) copies of the final hardbound thesis before the dateline of the final thesis submission or he/she is considered as fail. If the student needs an extension for the correction period, he/she must write to the Dean of the Faculty at least one (1) month before the final date of submission. 2. Before the final thesis submission, the student must ensure that three forms i.e. List of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-05, Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06 and the Thesis Checklist Form UMP (IPS) RE-07are completed as required and are attached together with this form. Student is also required to upload the final thesis in PDF format to IPS Online for Postgraduate. SECTION A : STUDENT’S PROFILE (TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT)

STUDENT NAME :

PROGRAMME :




THESIS TITLE :

SCALE : 1 2 3 4 5

APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED BY

: Supervisor Internal Examiner External Examiner

DURATION OF CORRECTION PERIOD


DATE OF VIVA VOCE :

DEADLINE FOR THESIS SUBMISSION :

DATE OF SUBMISSION :

Hereby, I declare that my thesis has been reviewed and approved by the Main Supervisor and Dean of Faculty as stated in Section B and C. I have also obtained the required verifications from Finance Office (Section D) and IPS (Section E). Submit herewith the following documentations:

Three (3) copies of Hardbound Final Thesis

Verified List of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-05

Endorsement of Correction Form UMP (IPS) RE-06

Thesis Checklist Form UMP (IPS) RE-07 I have also uploaded the softcopy of the final thesis in PDF format to IPS Online for Postgraduate.



SECTION B: VERIFICATION BY SUPERVISOR

SUPERVISOR NAME :

FACULTY :


I have checked, reviewed and satisfied with the student’s final thesis. All corrections and amendments made to the thesis have been rectified by the candidate as proposed by Panel of Examiners.

Other comments :

Signature and Stamp: Date: SECTION C: VERIFICATION BY DEAN OF FACULTY / DEAN OF IPS (If supervisor is Dean of Faculty)

NAME :

DESIGNATION :

FACULTY :

Hereby,

I endorse the verifications made by the Main Supervisor as stipulated in Section B. Other comments :


SECTION D: VERIFICATION BY FINANCE OFFICE

NAME :

DESIGNATION :


The student does not have any outstanding payment to UMP. The student has an outstanding payment and is required to settle this outstanding payment amount; RM __________ Other comments :


SECTION E: VERIFICATION BY IPS

NAME :

DESIGNATION :

NO. OF THESIS RECEIVED :

REFERENCE NO. : Signature and Stamp: Date:


SECTION F: (STUDENT COPY AFTER COMPLETED THE SUBMISSION OF FINAL THESIS)

NAME :

DESIGNATION :

NO. OF THESIS RECEIVED :

REFERENCE NO. :



[CONFIDENTIAL]

UMP (IPS) RE-09

PANEL OF EXAMINERS EVALUATION FOR ORAL ASSESSMENT (VIVA VOCE) All panels must verify and submit this evaluation form to the Chairman at the end of the candidate’s presentation. The score will be considered for the Best Thesis Award.

Candidate’s Name : Student’s ID :

Date of Viva Voce : Time :

Item assessed Unacceptable (1)

Good (3)

Excellent (5) Comments Score

Style and Language

Proficiency (PLO5)

Student only read the slide and no eye contact

Some mumbling but audible most of the time, little eye contact.

Clear articulation, confidence and good eye contact. The use of slide enhanced the presentation.

x1

Ability to Answer

Question (PLO5)

Wrong answer to the question. Zero marks for not answering.

Acceptable answer and explanation

Well-structured answer supported with evidence (reference), ideas or data. Confident with his/her answer.

x1

Presentation (PLO5)

Very poorly prepared slides, small font & poor contrast.

Acceptable font size. Good contrast.

Font size large enough for entire classroom. Good contrast. Well organized.

x1

MASTER OF SCIENCE

NEC PROGRAM OUTCOME 520, 540 PO1, PO3 PO7 PO5 PO4 PO4, PO5 PO2, PO3 PO6 220, 310 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 340 PO2 PO3 PO1 PO4 PO7 PO6 PO5 481 PO1, PO2 PO3 PO4 PO7 PO5, PO8 PO6 PO5 440, 461, 462, 850, 862 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 545 PO1 PO4 PO2 PO6 PO7, PO8 PO3 PO5 PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY NEC PROGRAM OUTCOME 520, 540 PO1, PO3 PO7 PO5 PO4 PO4, PO5 PO2, PO3 PO6 220, 310 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 340 PO2 PO3 PO1 PO4 PO7 PO6 PO5 481 PO1, PO2 PO3 PO4 PO7 PO5, PO8 PO6 PO5 440, 461, 462, 850, 862 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 545 PO1 PO4 PO2 PO6 PO7, PO8 PO3 PO5 PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7


[CONFIDENTIAL]

UMP (IPS) RE-10

PROFILE OF STUDENT ATTENDING ORAL EXAMINATION (VIVA VOCE)

Candidate’s Name :

Student’s ID :

Citizenship :

Faculty :

Program :

Candidature Mode :

Date of Registration : Maximum Candidature Period :

Extension Period :

Date of Student’s Notice of Thesis Submission in IPS Online

:

Date of Receiving Student’s Thesis at IPS :

Date of Viva Voce :

Panel of Examiner’s Name

Date of Thesis

Submitted by IPS

Date of Thesis

Received by Panel

Date of Report

Submitted by Panel

Date of Report

Received by IPS (after

correction)

Date of MPSU

Internal Examiner:

External Examiner 1:

External Examiner 2:

IPS Staff Name: Signature & Stamp: Date:

[CONFIDENTIAL]

IPS/Seminar_Colloquium /Rev01/15/05/18

UMP (IPS) SC-01

PANEL REPORT FOR SEMINAR/COLLOQUIUM

Student’s Particular and Seminar/Colloquium Details: Student’s Name : Student ID : Programme : Faculty : Date of Registration : Status of Candidature : (Full Time / Part Time) Current Semester : Research Title : Main Supervisor : Date of Seminar/Colloquium

:

Time : Venue : Panel’s Name :

PRESENTATION EVALUATION The chairman may use the rubric as a guide to evaluate the presentation Not Appropriate at all Most Appropriate

1 2 3 4 5 1. Style and language proficiency (PLO5)

1 2 3 4 5 2. Ability to answer the question (PLO5)

1 2 3 4 5 3. Research area (PLO3)

1 2 3 4 5 4. Solving real and urgent problem (PLO3)

1 2 3 4 5

[CONFIDENTIAL]

IPS/Seminar_Colloquium /Rev01/15/05/18

Summary of Comments / Justification General Comments: (If necessary, extra pages may be attached) Panel’s Signature: Name: Date:

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ON

FID

ENTI

AL]

IPS/

Sem

inar

_Col

loqu

ium

/Rev

01/1

5/05

/18

Item

asse

ssed

Po

or

Fair

Aver

age

Good

Ex

celle

nt

(1 M

ark)

(2

Mar

ks)

(3 M

arks

) (4

Mar

ks)

(5 M

arks

)

Style

and l

angu

age

profi

cienc

y (P

LO5)

St

uden

t not

fluen

t and

no ey

e-co

ntact

Less

fluen

t dur

ing th

e pre

senta

tion.

Occa

siona

l but

un-su

staine

d eye

-co

ntact.

Some

mum

bling

but a

udibl

e mo

st of

the tim

e, litt

le ey

e co

ntact.

Cl

ear a

rticula

tion b

ut no

t as

polis

hed.

Good

eye-

conta

ct.

Clea

r artic

ulatio

n, co

nfide

nce a

nd

good

eye c

ontac

t.

Abilit

y to a

nswe

r qu

estio

n (P

LO5)

W

rong

answ

er to

the q

uesti

on.

Zero

mar

ks fo

r not

answ

ering

. St

uden

t ans

wers

the qu

estio

n but

still u

nclea

r abo

ut the

subje

ct.

Acce

ptable

answ

er an

d ex

plana

tion

Good

answ

er w

ith so

me

creati

ve id

ea.

Well

-stru

cture

d ans

wer w

ith

creati

ve an

d inn

ovati

ve id

eas.

Confi

dent

with

his/he

r ans

wer.

Rese

arch

area

(P

LO3)

No

t rela

ted w

ith U

MP re

sear

ch

focus

area

. Le

ss re

lated

with

UMP

rese

arch

foc

us ar

ea.

Mode

rate

relat

ed w

ith U

MP

rese

arch

focu

s are

a. Re

lated

with

UMP

rese

arch

foc

us ar

ea.

Stro

ngly

relat

ed w

ith U

MP re

sear

ch

focus

area

.

Solvi

ng re

al an

d urg

ent

prob

lem

(PLO

3)

Not r

eleva

nt to

indus

trial /

comm

unity

prob

lem

Less

relev

ant to

indu

strial

/ co

mmun

ity pr

oblem

Mo

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t to in

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