1. RESEARCH PROJECT (DVC3014) ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

2. 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Module : Research Project Module Code : DVC 3014 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 DHU 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.

4. 1.1 RESEARCH PROJECT COMMITTEE (Engineering & Technology)
PIC
PROGRAMME
HARLINA NGAH
COORDINATOR
ZURIADI ZAULKAFILAI
DMS
NIK MOHD KIFLY AB RASHID
DST
NUR FASEHAH MA’AROP
DVI
MOHD FAIZ YUSOOF
DVA
AZIELA BINTI LATIF
DOSH

5. 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. Any changing of grouping and title should be finalized within week 1.
2.3 The student is required to prepare and submit the proposal to the Supervisor on week 2. Proposal will include an overview of the topic and relevant background material, and a specific plan for carrying out the research.
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.

6. 2.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.5 The Proposal Defense will be conducted on week 3. The student is to prepare the presentation slides by using standard presentation template.
2.6 The Writing Seminar for students are scheduled on between week 5 of the Academic Calendar. Attendance is compulsory.
2.7 The student is responsible to meet the Supervisor at least once a week (consultation and monitoring). Discussion is written on Consultation sheet, verified by SV. Students have to sign the attendance sheet. Student must comply 80% to proceed with final presentation and RP Fiesta.
2.8 The student is to submit a Draft of Final Report on week 11 and prepare a Presentation/demonstration on week 12.
2.9 Submission of Final Report & CD and RP Fiesta are on Week 14. RP Fiesta is compulsory to all students.

7. 3.0 RESEARCH PROJECT CALENDAR
Week
Activities
Remarks
Week 1
Research Project briefing and Registration
Dateline for Registration
Dateline for changing of title
Final listing of groupings and Supervisors
Week 2
Submission of RP proposal to supervisor.
Week 3
Proposal Defense
Week 4
Research Project preparation
Week 5
Seminar
Writing Seminar: Compulsory
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Draft (Final Report) Submission to Supervisor and Second Examiner
Week 12
Presentation & Demonstration (if applicable)
Week 13
Report amendment(s)
Week 14
Submission – Final report & CD
Research Project Fiesta

8. 4.0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS
Ch 1: Introduction (Appendix D)
Background of Study, Problem Statement, Research Objectives, 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)

9. 5.0 RP EVALUATION SCHEME Supervisor marks = (A+B+C+D)/60
Second examiner marks = (C+D)/30
External examiner marks = E/10
**Passing mark for Research Project = 40%

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
ICAM MOODLE

11. 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT
Contents for proposal
Title Page
Table of contents
Chapter 1- Introduction
Background of study
Statement of the problem
Research Objectives
Scope of Research
Expected Results
Research Plan (Gantt Chart)
Chapter 2 – Literature Review
Chapter 3 - Methodology

12. Contents For Proposal Background of Study
Contents in background of study
Review of the area being researched
Previous studies on the issue
Current information surrounding the issue
Relevant history on the issue

13. State desired/ future needs Combine the current and future statements
Contents For Proposal
Problem Statement
Currently, the company has to spend approximately RM1, to purchase one drum of Yushiro Cut Abas KZ352 which is equivalent to 200 litres. The CNC machine needs approximately 200 litres of lubricant each month.
Consequently, the company is required to spend at least RM per month only for that lubricant. Annually, the company is required to spend RM18, to ensure efficient supply of lubricant.
In order to save the lubricant cost, the company maintain to adding up the lubricants 200 litres which is the minimum level for the CNC machine.
Therefore, this study of lubricant reuse is initiated to benefit the company on cost spend to the lubricants.
State current problem
State desired/ future needs
Combine the current and future statements
PROBLEM STATEMENT

14. Contents For Proposal Example of Objectives
The main objective of this study is to propose separation concept of chips and lubricants at CNC machine. or
The aim of this study is to propose filtering concept of chips from lubricant for CNC machine. The objectives are:
To design a magnetic filter to filter lubricants for the purpose of reuse
To test the functionality of the magnetic filter

15. Contents For Proposal Scopes of Project Requirements:
Concise and clear.
Have a good idea of what the project consists of (and what will not be part of the project).
Give a view of the project.
Important to be specific in a project scope statement.
LIMITATION

16. Contents For Proposal Example of Scopes
The scopes of this study are stated as below:
Concept of Autonomous Maintenance – Only cover Step 3 of Autonomous Maintenance focusing on initiative to improve the lubrication management.
Lubrication Management – This study is done on CNC machine at Deep Hole Drilling Machine located at the crankshaft line.
Design and prototype – Cover the basic conceptualization and prototyping of isolating lubricants and chips.
This project interfere to focus on separation concept which able to isolate lubricants and chips.

17. 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT
Length of pages for proposal and final report:
The Research Proposal: 3-5 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

18. 5.2 Gantt Chart Example No. ACTIVITIES WEEK1 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
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

19. Q & A
SESSION