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1.0 INTRODUCTION 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

1.0 INTRODUCTION The Research Project is mandatory for all ICAM Diploma students as a vital requirement in completing their studies. 1.1 Objectives of RP are: To develop the students’ basic skills in research. To translate the students’ creativity and innovation into an actual project. To apply all the knowledge and skills gained throughout the module. To develop the students’ self confidence, communication, presentation, writing and time management skills.

2.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 The student is required to form a group (max. 3 students) and propose the research topic/scope based on the area of interest and related to the respective programme. 2.2 The research project title and application form shall be submitted on week 1 of the Academic Calendar. 1 week is given for the changing of grouping and title. Final list of titles, groupings and Supervisors will be advertised on week 2 of the Academic Calendar. 2.3 The student is required to prepare and submit the proposal to the Supervisor on week 4. Proposal will include an overview of the topic and relevant background material, and a specific plan for carrying out the research.

2.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES 2.4 The student is to plan the work properly and prepare the RP’s timeline (e.g Gantt Chart/ PDCA). The timeline must follow the calendar provided and be attached with the proposal. 2.5 The Writing Seminar for students are scheduled on between week 5 - 8 of the Academic Calendar. Attendance is compulsory. 2.6 The student is responsible to meet the Supervisor at least once a week (consultation and monitoring). Discussion is written on Consultation sheet. 2.7 The student is to submit a Draft of Final Report and prepare a Presentation/demonstration on week 12. 2.8 Submission of Final Report is on Week 14.

3.0 RESEARCH PROJECT CALENDAR WEEK ACTIVITIES REMARKS Week 1 Research Project briefing and Registration Attendance is MANDATORY Week 2 Dateline for Registration Week 3 Dateline for changing of title Final listing of groupings and Supervisors Week 4 Submission of RP proposal to supervisor. Week 5 Research Project preparation Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Seminar Seminar: Compulsory Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Final Report (Draft) Submission to Supervisor and 2nd Examiner Week 12 Presentation & Demonstration (if applicable) Week 13 Report amendment(s) If any Week 14 Submission – Final Report (2 copy) & CD Research Project Fiesta RP Fiesta: Compulsory REVISION WEEK FINAL EXAM

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

4.0 RP EVALUATION SCHEME

5.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT Font type: Arial and Size: 11 Margins Spacing Length of Pages for Proposal/Final Report Content Examples Sample of References ………….. RESEARCH PROJECT MANUAL https://icamrp.wordpress.com

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

6.0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS 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)

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