1. RESEARCH PROJECT (MRP1014) ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 1 https://icamrp.wordpress.com

2. Module: Research Project Module Code: MRP 1014 Credit Value: 4.00 PREREQUISITE Business Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 4 Engineering Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 5 1.0INTRODUCTION 2

3. The Research Project is mandatory for all ICAM Diploma students as a vital requirement in completing their studies. Objectives of RP are:  To develop the students’ basic skills in research.  To translate the students’ creativity and innovation into an actual project.  To apply all the knowledge and skills gained throughout the module.  To develop the students’ self confidence, communication, presentation, writing and time management skills. 3

4. 1.1 RESEARCH PROJECT COMMITTEE (Engineering & Technology) 4 PICPROGRAMME HARLINA NGAHCOORDINATOR ZURIADI ZAULKAFILAIDMS NIK MOHD KIFLY AB RASHIDDST NUR FASEHAH MA’AROPDVI MOHD FAIZ YUSOOFDVA

5. 2.0STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1The student is required to form a group (max. 3 students) and propose the research topic/scope based on the area of interest and related to the respective programme. 2.2The research project title and application form shall be submitted on week 1 of the Academic Calendar. After that, 1 week is given for the changing of grouping and title. 2.3The student is required to prepare and submit the proposal to the Supervisor on week 3. Proposal will include an overview of the topic and relevant background material, and a specific plan for carrying out the research. 5

6. 2.0STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES 2.4The student is to plan the work properly and prepare the RP’s timeline (e.g Gantt Chart/ PDCA). The timeline must follow the calendar provided and be attached with the proposal. 2.5The Proposal Defense will be conducted on week 4. The student is to prepare the presentation slides by using standard presentation template. 2.6The Writing Seminar for students are scheduled on between week 5 - 7 of the Academic Calendar. Attendance is compulsory. 2.7The student is responsible to meet the Supervisor at least once a week (consultation and monitoring). Discussion is written on Consultation sheet, verified by SV. 2.8The student is to submit a Draft of Final Report on week 11 and prepare a Presentation/demonstration on week 12. 2.9Submission of Final Report & CD and RP Fiesta are on Week 14. 6

7. 3.0RESEARCH PROJECT CALENDAR 7 WeekActivitiesRemarks Week 1Research Project briefing and Registration07.10.2015 Week 2 Dateline for Registration Dateline for changing of title Final listing of groupings and Supervisors 12.10.2015 16.10.2015 Week 3Submission of RP proposal to supervisor.19-23.10.2015 Week 4Proposal Defense26-30.10.2015 Week 5Research Project preparation MID-SEMESTER BREAK Week 6Research Project preparation / Seminar Writing Seminar: Compulsory Week 7Research Project preparation Week 8Research Project preparation Week 9Research Project preparation Week 10Research Project preparation Week 11 Research Project preparation Draft (Final Report) Submission to SV & SE Week 12Presentation & Demonstration (if applicable) 28-31.12.2015 Week 13Report amendment(s)If any Week 14 Submission – Final report & CD Research Project Fiesta RP Fiesta: Compulsory REVISION WEEK FINAL EXAM

8. Ch 1: Introduction (Appendix D) – Background, Problem Statement, Research Objectives, Significant of Study, Scope of Study. Ch 2: Literature Review (Appendix G) – Discussion on published information in a particular subject area, LR provides background information needed to understand the study. Ch 3: Methodology – A guideline system for solving a problem, with specific components such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools. – Flowchart/Framework of Project. Ch 4: Results and Discussion (Appendix J) Ch 5: Conclusion and Recommendation (Appendix K) References (Appendix L) 4.0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS 8

9. 5.0RP EVALUATION SCHEME 9

10. 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT  Font type: Arial and Size: 11  Margins  Spacing  Content Examples  Sample of References  ………….. RESEARCH PROJECT MANUAL https://icamrp.wordpress.com 10

11. 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT 11 Length of pages for proposal and final report:  The Research Proposal: 2-5 pages excluding the Title Page, Table of Content and Appendices  The Final Report: not be less than 30 pages excluding Title Page, Declaration, Acknowledgement, Table of Content, List of Tables, List of Figures and Appendices

12. No.ACTIVITIES WEEK 123456789 10101 1212 1313 1414 1515 1616 1717 1Topic Confirmation & Discussion With Supervisor 2Preparation Of PSM Proposal 3Submission Of PSM Proposal 4Preparation Of Chapter 1 5Preparation Of Chapter 2 6Preparation Of Chapter 3 7Course On Using The Equipment 8Sample Preparation 9Sample Testing 10Data Analysis 11Preparation Of Chapter 4 12Preparation Of Chapter 5 13Submission Of Draft (Final Report) 14Edit Report 15Submission Of Final Report 16Preparation For Oral Presentation 17Oral Presentation, Exhibition 5.2 Gantt Chart Example

13. Q & A SESSION 13