1. RESEARCH PROJECT (MRP1014)

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 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.

6. 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

7. 3.1 Gantt Chart Example No. ACTIVITIES WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 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

8. 4.0 RP EVALUATION SCHEME

9. 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
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RESEARCH PROJECT MANUAL

10. 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

11. 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)

12. Q & A
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