UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR

FINAL YEAR PROJECT

MANUAL FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES CREDITS & DURATION SCOPE OF PROJECTS TITLE SELECTION PROJECT ASSESSMENT RESPONSIBILITIES FORMAT OF THE REPORT APPENDICES Appendix A 1 : Process Flow Chart For Project Registration Appendix A 2 : Process Flow Chart For Feasibility Study (Semester 7) Appendix A 3 : Process Flow Chart For Implementation (Semester 8) Appendix B : Project Registration Form Appendix C : Log Book Appendix D : Peer Assessment Forms Appendix E 1 : Proposal Presentation Assessment From Appendix E 2 : Final Presentation Assessment From Appendix F: Report Assessment From Appendix G: Examples of Report Format (G1 G12) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23-34

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FINAL YEAR PROJECT (DEGREE)

1.0 INTRODUCTION Final Year Project (FYP) is a requirement for students to be awarded Degree by Universiti Kuala Lumpur. The project will be carried out within the last 3 semester of their study. In this project, students will either work individually or in a team of two students with a supervision of their respective department academic members. At the end of the project, each student is required to submit a report and present their work to a panel of examiners. 2.0 OBJECTIVES The aim of FYP is to provide the opportunity for students to apply and integrate the theoretical knowledge and principles taught in the course in solving technical problems. It also provides the opportunity for the students to demonstrate independence and originality, as well as to plan and organize a project over a certain period of time. Throughout this course, student should also be able to:

1.

Document all findings and problems encountered during the implementation.

2.

Apply practical hands-on techniques in process, quality control and related analysis in their specialized program.

3. 4.

Demonstrate the procedures and methods of project implementation. Execute the sequence in various steps required to produce / manufacture / test / solve / improve the real life industrial projects problems.

5. 6.

Analyze findings and results of the project. Produce a technical report and make a presentation.

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CREDITS & DURATION The whole project will carry 6 credits. Student will select or propose the title of the project in Semester 6 or 7 and the Implementation on the FYP will be in Semester 7 or 8. (Refer to Appendix A1, A2 and A3).

4.0

SCOPE OF PROJECTS

Projects should be sufficiently challenging to allow the students to demonstrate a variety of skills, including the ability to plan the work, perform the necessary research, manage their time and resources adequately, work independently, show initiative and originality and present their work orally and in writing.

4.1

Projects can be i) ii) iii) iv) laboratory experimentation Design, build and test analytical work numerical simulations

4.2

Industrial based projects

The university always encourages projects which are related to industrial problems to give students experience of the actual problems faced in the industry.

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TITLE SELECTION

The projects title may be proposed by the department academic members or students may also propose a project of their own interest. (Refer to Appendix A1)

5.1

Projects proposed by lecturers Project titles and their synopsis (proposed by lecturers) will be published by the Project Coordinator at the beginning of Semester 6 or 7. Students will be able to choose a project which they are interested in and consult the appropriate department academic member.

5.2

Projects proposed by students If students are proposing their own project, they should approach a department academic member/s that will be able to supervise their project. (Refer to Appendix A1)

6.0

PROJECT ASSESSMENT

Student will be assessed based on their performance during feasibility study in semester 6 or 7 and implementation the of project in semester 7 or 8. 1/3 of the total mark in semester 6 or 7 and 2/3 of the total mark in semester 7 or 8. Students are expected to meet the supervisor and discuss the project work every week. The assessment scheme is divided into three (3) elements.

6.1

Logbook and peer Assessment,35%

6.1.1

Logbook, (30% if work in group, 35% if work individually) Log Book is a complete note regarding the progress of the project work. Comments and actions taken and to be taken should be recorded and endorsed by students and supervisors. (refer to Appendix C)

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Peer Assessment, (5% if work in group, 0% if work individually) For a group project, each student will be assessed by his group members

based on: Contribution of ideas Contribution towards work Ability to meet datelines Communication with group members (Refer to Appendix D) 6.2 Presentation, 30% The assessment is based on individually basis. It will be assessed by Project Supervisor and Invited Assessor. The overall mark obtained by students is the average mark given by Supervisor and second Assessor. There will be two presentation: 1. Proposal presentation at the end of semester 6 or 7 (Refer to Appendix E1) 2. Final presentation at the end of semester 7 or 8 (Refer to Appendix E2)

6.3 Report, 35% The assessment is based on individual basis. It will be assessed by Project Supervisor. There will be two reports: 1. Interim report at the end of semester 6 or 7. 2. Final report at the end of semester 7 or 8. (Refer to Appendix F)

7.0

RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1

Students Responsibilities

Once a project has been assigned to the student, it will be the students responsibility to consult the supervisor in order to ensure that the student understand the objectives of the project, expectations from the project, the deliverables as well as the budget limitations. The student should then plan their work (Gantt Chart or equivalent) to be used as a basis to monitor their progress. Student is strongly advised to set up weekly or regular meetings with their supervisor to seek advice and to review the progress of their project.

7.2

Supervisors Responsibilities

The supervisor will set up the requirements of the project and the student will have to meet the requirements. The supervisor will guide the student in the project; recommend approaches, techniques and methods appropriate to achieve the projects objectives.

7.3

FYP Coordinators Responsibilities

The FYP Coordinator will be responsible to ensure the implementation of FYP. The coordinator will collect and organize the suggested project titles, publish and assign project titles to the students upon approval of the FYP Committee. The Coordinator will also organize the presentation sessions, collect the evaluation forms from supervisors and examiners, and work out the final grades.

7.4

FYP Committees Responsibilities

Members of the committee are the lecturers who will supervise the FY Projects. They will have to approve the titles proposed by all members before being published to students. They will also approve the final marks after presentations.

8.0 8.1

FORMAT OF THE REPORT Form and Condition of the Report The report must be printed on A4 white, unlined paper. Printing must appear on only one side of each sheet unless such illustrations as charts, drawings or photographs need to be printed on facing pages for clarity. Computers or word processors are recommended for writing report.

8.1.1

Language Report shall be written in English language only due to the technical aspects and terminology used for the project.

8.1.2

Front page Title of dissertation, name of student, academic semester and UniKLs branch information in the front page shall be typed in bold capital letters. The minimum font size shall be 12 point. The above information shall be typed at centerline.

8.1.3

Typing The entire text of the report, headings, and page numbers must be typed using Times New Roman, Tahoma or equivalent. The font size acceptable for the general text is 11 to 12 point and should not be scripted or italicized except for scientific names and terms in different languages. Footnotes and text in Tables should be at least 8 point. Bold print can be used for headings. Erased parts must be clean.

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Margins Top edge : : 25 mm 40 mm (for 1st page of new chapters, all preliminary pages & reference page) Right side Left side Bottom edge : : : 25 mm 40 mm 25 mm

The margins are meant to facilitate binding and trimming. A new paragraph at the bottom of a page must have at least full lines of type or else it should begin on the next page. 8.1.5 Pagination Use lowercase Roman numerals to number the introductory pages (title page, acknowledgements, dedication, etc.) with the title page bearing no number but included in the sequence. A Table of Contents is required, and on it shall be listed all preliminary pages, chapter headings, bibliography and appendices (if any). Placement of page numbers must be consistent (bottom-centre or upper-right corner) and always 40 mm from the edge of the page. (See the page arrangement guidelines at the end of this document).

8.1.6

Footnotes, Endnotes, or Text Notes Any of these formats is acceptable, but consistency throughout the report is required. Numbering of either footnotes or endnotes shall be consecutive throughout the entire report.

8.1.7

Footnotes Footnotes shall be separated from the text by a 50 mm line that is 2 spaces below the text and begins at the same left margin as the text. The 1st footnote shall begin 2 spaces below that line, and a single space also shall be left between each footnote on the same page.

8.1.8

Bibliography A bibliography or reference must be appended to the report. It must list all references that you consulted. For the form of entries in your bibliography, see the following example (in alphabetical order):

Dockter, (1996) SWATH Research Vessel: The Building of RV Western Flyer, Marine Technology. Veritas, D.N., (1996) Rules for Classification of High Speed and Light Craft. Aluminium Alloy Structures.

8.1.9

Length of Report The recommended length of report should be about 100 pages.

8.1.10 Binding When the report has been completed and all necessary signatures obtained, it shall be properly bound. All reports must be bound in hard cover with bold letters.

8.2

General Outline Generally a report is composed of three (3) main parts:

8.2.1

The preliminary pages or front matter This includes the title, declaration, approval, copyright, dedication, acknowledgement, table of contents, list of tables, list of figures and abstracts.

8.2.2

The text or main body Usually consists of chapters with a number of headings and subheadings.

8.2.3

References and appendices References mean a list of works cited from published books, public document, journals, articles, thesis, magazines, films, videos, slides, maps, unpublished materials and electronic materials including websites.

Appendices, including nomenclature for specialized notation, must be useful and must be referred to in the text. It consists of supplementary illustrative materials, original data and equations as well as quotations too long for inclusion in the text or not immediately useful to an understanding of the subject. It provides the reader with detailed information that would be distracting to read if put in the text.

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8.3

Order of Pages and Numbering for the Report

Number to type on page Small Roman numeral Small Roman numeral Small Roman numeral Small Roman numeral Small Roman numeral Small Roman numeral Small Roman numeral Small Roman numeral Small Roman numeral Remarks Number (i) assigned Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively

Report Components 1. Title page 2. Dedication page* 3. Acknowledgement* 4. Preface* 5. Table of Contents 6. List of Tables 7. List of Figures 8. List of Plates 9. List of Symbols and/or abbreviation (if needed, may be included as appendix) 10. Introduction (optional; may be 1st chapter or section) 11. Body of Dissertation / Thesis (divided into chapters or sections) 12. Bibliography / List of References 13. Appendix*

Arabic numerals Arabic numerals Arabic numerals Arabic numerals

Starting with 1 numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively Numbered consecutively

and

*These elements are optional; all others are required. PLEASE NOTE: ALL pages must be numbered. Refer to Appendix G1 G12

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Appendix A1:Process Flow Chart for Project Registration

SEMESTER 6 or 7 START

Week 1

List of titles published for students to choose

Students propose title

Week 2

Students choose titles from list

NO

YES YES

Week 2

Fill in Title Form and submit to FYP Coordinator

A lecturer agrees to supervise

NO

Week 3 Week 3

FYP Committee Meeting

FYP Coordinator publishes group and titles

END

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Appendix A2:Process Flow Chart for Feasibility Study (Semester 6 or 7) SEMESTER 6 or 7 START

Week 2 - 4

Assign Group & Project Title

Week 5 Week 5 - 11

Meeting with supervisor

Research

Week 11 - 12

Initial Presentation

Week 13

Proposal Writing

Week 14

Submission of Proposal

Proposal Presentation

END

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Appendix A3:Process Flow Chart for Implementation (Semester 7 or 8) SEMESTER 7 or 8

START

Week 1 - 2

Implementation Works

Week 3 Week 4 - 11

Progress Presentation

Implementation Works

Week 11 - 14

Report Writing

Week 15

Presentation

Week 16

Correction + Binding

Week 17

Submission of Project Report

END

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Appendix B : Project Registration From

UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR

PROJECT REGISTRATION FORM
Name Student ID No.

Title Suggested by: Student: Lecturer:

Working Title of Proposed Project

Supervisor:

Co-Supervisor:

Contact details: Email Phone

Contact details: Email Phone

Date, Signature, Student 1

Date, Signature, Student 2

Date, Signature, Supervisor

Date, Signature, Co-Supervisor

Date, Signature, Project Co-ordinator

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Appendix C : Log Book LOG BOOK

Name Project Title Student ID No.

DATE

TASKS

COMMENTS

Students Signature:

Supervisors Signature:

Note: Students and Supervisor signatures to be done at the end of task and comments.

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Appendix D: Peer Assessment Form PEER ASSESSMENT FORM

Name Project Title Student ID No.

Partners Name (Peer)

Student ID No.

Assessment Excellence 5 very good 4 very poor

Criteria Area

1 1 2 3 4

Contribution of ideas Contribution towards work Ability to meet deadlines Communication with group members/partner Sub-total Total (5%)

Supervisors comments:

Supervisors name:

Date:

Peers Signature : Date : .

good 3

poor

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Appendix E 1: Proposal Presentation Assessment Form

PROPOSAL PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT FORM Name Project Title Student ID No.

Assessment Excellence 5 Very Good 4 Very Poor

Criteria Area 1 1.1 Presentation Presentation structure Clear overview, logical sequence, summary, more fluently through in material, good timing. Presentation style Suitable voice and volume, eye contact, fluent speech and use of aids. Competence in handling questions Sub-total (15%) Contents of Presentation Provided good statement of research stated aims and objectives, described background, explained and justified methods, described result and conclusions Link the work well to existing project/research, covered objective. Showed insight, analytical thought and critical appraisal e.g. provided useful new ideas or enhancement, applied knowledge to new areas Sub-total (15%) Total (30%)

1.2

1.3 2 2.1

2.2

2.3

Good 3

Poor

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Comments

Supervisors name: Supervisors Signature : .. Date:

Comments

Second Assessors Name: Second Assessors Signature : Date:

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Appendix E 2 : Final Presentation Assessment Form

FINAL PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT FROM Name Project Title Student ID No.

Assessment Excellence 5 Very Good 4 Very Poor

Criteria Area 1 1.1 Presentation Presentation structure Clear overview, logical sequence, summary, more fluently through the material, good timing. Presentation style Suitable voice and volume, eye contact, fluent speech and use of aids (appropriate type and number, legible, useful illustration or diagrams) Competence in handling questions Sub-total (15%) Contents of Presentation Shower wide reading (covered all points, explained, future direction, existing approaches, future direction) Gave good summary of literature reviewed Lists of benefit, factor influencing result, descriptive models Showed insight into key areas Related points together, provided good synthesis, considered practical implications Presented pints n logical sequence, moved fluently through the material Sub-total (15%) Total (30%)

1.2

1.3 2 2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

Good 3

Poor

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Comments

Supervisors name: Supervisors Signature : .. Date:

Comments

Second Assessors Name: Second Assessors Signature : Date:

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Appendix F : Report Assessment Form REPORT ASSESSMENT FORM

Name Project Title Student ID No.

Assessment Excellence 5 Very Good 4 Very Poor

Criteria Area 1 1.1 1.2 Extent of Work

2.1

2.2

2.3 3 3.1 3.2

Scope of literature review and full descriptions of project. Presentation of relevant facts, concepts and interrelationships and show good grasp of topic and its significance to the field Sub-total (10%) Quality of Work Objectives, concepts and finding clearly defined Stated and clear descriptions/explanation of relevant concepts and findings. Succinct and precise synthesis of project area and added own thoughts, interpretations and arguments Drew finding/conclusion back to objective Sub-total (15%) Quality of Presentation Report logically organized appropriate format Figures/table/diagrams are clear, report well written, good use of grammar and expression, correct spelling Sub-total (10%) Total (35%)

Comment :

Supervisor name: Date :

Supervisors Signature .

Good 3

Poor

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Appendix G1: Spine & Cover of the Report

(Spine)

(Cover)

STUDENTS FULL NAME

TITLE OF PROJECT

NAME OF DEGREE

STUDENTS FULL NAME Student ID No.

NAME OF DEGREE

MONTH YEAR

UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR MONTH and YEAR

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Appendix G2: Title Page

TITLE OF PROJECT

STUDENTS FULL NAME Student ID No.

Report Submitted to Fulfill the Partial Requirements for the Bachelor of.. Universiti Kuala Lumpur MONTH and YEAR

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Appendix G3: Declaration Page

DECLARATION PAGE

I declare that this report is my original work and all references have been cited adequately as required by the University.

Date: day/month/year

Signature:.. Full Name:. ID No.: ii

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Appendix G4: Approval Page

APPROVAL PAGE

We have examined this report and verify that it meets the program and University requirements for the Bachelor of .

Date: day/month/year

Signature:.. Supervisors Name:. Official Stamp

Date: day/month/year

Signature: Co-Supervisors Name: (Optional) Official Stamp iii

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Appendix G5: Acknowledgement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to thank the following..

iv

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Appendix G6: Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS
Title Page Declaration Approval Acknowledgement Abstract List of Tables List of Figures

PAGE
i ii iii iv v vi vii

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CAHPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW CHAPTER 3: MATERIALS AND METHOD CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION

References Appendix v

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Appendix G7: List of Tables

LIST OF TABLES Page No.

Table 1: Title Table 2: Title

vi

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Appendix G8: List of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES Page No. Figure 1: Title Figure 2: Title

Page No. (Roman)

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Appendix G9: Abstract

ABSTRACT (Summary)

Page No. (Roman)

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Appendix G10: Main Body (Chapters)

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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Appendix G11: References

REFERENCES (Example) Roberts, (2002), Finite Element Modeling of Stiffened and Unstiffened Orthotropic Plates, Computers and Structures Journal, 63(1), 105. Whitney, (1987), Structural Analysis of Laminated Anisotropic Plates, Technomic Publishing.

Page No. (Arabic)

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Appendix G12: Appendices

APPENDIX A: TITLE

A-1

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