METHODOLOGY (Chapter 3) NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. By Madam Maisara Azad Bt Mat Akhir

PROPOSAL FORMAT AND PREPARATION FOR PROPOSAL DEFENCE ERT 445/2 FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 2017/2018 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND PREPARATION FOR PROPOSAL DEFENCE

Contents of Briefing Proposal and format Executive summary Common mistakes of proposal format Overview Of PROPOSAL DEFENCE. Slide contents. Rubrics. General Advice.

Proposal and Proposal Format Must have: Title page / cover page Executive summary – max of 1 page in 1 PARAGRAPH ONLY Table of content List of Figure List of Table List of Abbreviations List of Symbol Chapter 1: Background of study, Problem statement, Research Questions, Objective Chapter 1: Scope of Study Chapter 2: Literature review Methodology Expected result Gantt chart Milestones References - min of 10 latest ref within 5 years (2013-2017) Lets see the format

Executive summary Because the executive summary will be one of the first things a reviewer reads, make sure that it persuades her to continue reading your proposal Here is where you convince the reviewer that your proposed methods is necessary, and help her understand the need of the project and the results you expect from it. Should be in ONE PARAGRAPGH Executive summary consist of brief information on project. It is a summary of the proposal Executive summary consist of : Introduction Problem statement Purpose of study Methodology Expected result

Executive summary SAMPLE OF EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rice bran is a brown colour by-product of rice that can be obtained from the outer layer of the rice kernel during the milling process. It contains abundance nutrients such as protein, fat, fiber, and vitamin. As a source of essential fat, rice contains the high content of lipids limits the use of rice bran due to the possibility of rancidity. Rancidity due to the presence of Free Fatty Acid (FFA) will cause serious problems to food, feed and manufacture industry. This project aims to study the effects of microwave heating on the physiochemical properties of rice bran. In this research, microwave heating is expected can extend the storage period by inactivating the lipase enzyme inside the rice bran. In this project, microwave heating treatment will be used to inactivate the activity of lipase inside the rice bran. Different parameters test such as moisture content, rancidity, pH value, and colour of rice bran will be carried out. These parameters are carried out to show the effects of microwave heating on the rice bran in the different aspect. The results obtained from the experiments will be compared with the untreated fresh rice bran. Moisture content, rancidity, pH value and colour of fresh rice bran before microwave heating treatment will be recorded to act as the control for the resulting sample. In the project, air oven will be used to obtain moisture content inside rice bran. The colour of rice bran will be determined using a colorimeter. Also, soxhlet extraction will be carried out to obtain lipid from rice bran. Besides, Free Fatty Acid (FFA) percentage that indicates the rancidity of rice bran will be determined by using the alkaline method and pH meter will also be used to obtain the pH of the lipid. This study will be used to observe the effects of the microwave different power levels and heating time interval on the rice bran. The research result expected in the project is to obtain the optimum treatment sample with the lowest change in FFA percentage, greater decrease in moisture content, smallest change in pH, and least colour change of rice bran sample.

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Please be careful and do not repeat this mistakes Most Common Mistakes Do not mention the figures or tables in the text. Wrong way to write an equations Wrong in-text citation method Not justify the text Not bold every section Not tab for every paragraph Every new section / sub-section should have 1 paragraph with at least 3 sentences Please be careful and do not repeat this mistakes

Proposal Defence

PROPOSAL DEFENCE PURPOSE To present the propose works of your study. To show the methodology/planning that want to be done for the two semester. To increase level of confident. To fulfill course outcome 4. CO 4 Ability to communicate through clear research writing conform to standard thesis format and performs verbal presentation

PROPOSAL DEFENCE TIME ALLOCATION Presentation Q & A Idle time 15 min 10 min 5 min 30 min Presentation Q & A Idle time Suggestion max. no of slide = 25

PROPOSAL DEFENCE EVALUATION

PROPOSAL DEFENCE Presentation Style Microsoft Power Point Contents Title page Outline Introduction Problem statement Research Questions Objectives Literature review Methodology Expected results Gantt chart Milestones Reference Thank you Q & A

PROPOSAL & PROPOSAL DEFENCE RUBRIC

PROPOSAL DEFENSE RUBRIC RUBRIC 5 PO10 – Communication Skill (To be Evaluated from Written Proposal) Name of Student : Matric No: Project Title: Name of Supervisor: NO CRITERIA EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE SCORE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Organization & Style Excellent flow of information according to the UniMAP standard format and guidelines. Good flow of information according to the UniMAP standard format and guidelines. Moderate flow of information according to the UniMAP standard format and guidelines. Poor flow of information according to the UniMAP standard format and guidelines.   Content & Knowledge Fully meet the level of knowledge required by the course. Sufficiently fulfil the level of knowledge required by the course. Partially meet the level of knowledge required by the course. Insufficient level of knowledge required by the course. Executive Summary The executive summary is professional and creates a curiosity in the reader to go further in the report. The executive summary is just a correct compounding of the report content. One of the important information about the project is missing (e.g. problem statement, solution procedure, deliverables) The executive summary lacks a lot of relevant information about the project. Compose problem statement Clearly defined and state concise the problem statement sentence to address the issue. Adequately define and state problem statement to address the issue Inadequate problem statement and not addressing the real issues Fail to identify and state the problem statement Rational of techniques used All techniques used during the experiment very well explained. All techniques used during the experiment were explained. Some techniques used during the experiment were not explained clearly. Some techniques used during the experiment were not explained. Findings /Result [Expected finding] Thorough comparison and contrast of findings are provided and relate to the main discussion points in the order of their appearance in the purpose statement. Focus is on research findings rather than research methods. Comparison and contrast of findings are sufficiently provided thoroughness. Discussion of findings sufficiently relates to the main discussion points in the purpose statement. Comparison and contrast of findings are provided but lack thoroughness. Discussion of findings could relate better to the main discussion points in the purpose statement. Comparison and contrast of findings are lacking. Discussion of findings does not relate well to main discussion points in the purpose statement. Grammar & Spelling Rare errors in grammar and spelling are observed in the report. Seldom errors in grammar and spelling are observed in the report. Frequent errors in grammar and spelling are observed in the report. Abundance of errors in grammar and spelling are observed in the report. References Optimum number current references citation. APA format is used accurately and consistently in the paper and on the “References” page. Sufficient number current references citation APA format is used with minor errors. Partially sufficient number current references citation There are frequent errors in APA format. Inadequate number current references citation Format of the document is not recognizable as APA. TOTAL SCORE /80 TOTAL MARKS = 80 ×30%=

PROPOSAL DEFENSE RUBRIC RUBRIC 6 PO10 – Communication Skill (To be Evaluated from Proposal Defense) Name of Student : Matric No: Project Title: Name of Supervisor: NO CRITERIA EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE SCORE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Eye Contact   Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes. Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes. Displayed minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from notes. No eye contact with audience, as entire report is rad from notes. Body language Movements seem fluid and help the audience visualize. Made movements or gestures that enhance articulation. Very little movement or descriptive gesture. No movement or descriptive gestures. Poise Student displays relaxed, self-confident nature about self, with no mistakes. Makes minor mistakes, but quickly recovers from them; displays little or no tension. Displays mild tension; has trouble recovering from mistakes. Tension and nervousness is obvious; has trouble recovering from mistakes. Enthusiasm Demonstrates a strong, positive feeling about topic during entire presentation. Occasionally shows positive feelings about topic. Shows some negativity toward topic. Shows absolutely no interest in topic presented. Elocution Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation. Student’s voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. Student’s voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of the audience members to hear. Subject knowledge Student demonstrates full knowledge by answering all questions with explanations and elaborations. Students is at ease with expected answers to all questions, without elaboration. Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions. Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. ____X2 Organization Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow. Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow. Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around. Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. Mechanics Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Student’s presentation has four or more spelling and/or grammatical errors. TOTAL SCORE /80 TOTAL MARKS = 60 ×20%=

PROPOSAL DEFENCE GENERAL ADVICE Avoid striking or bright colour background and text in slide presentation Use appropriate font size and font style Make a backup file Have a well rest and come early (15 minutes before start) Have a breakfast/lunch

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Summary Take note of this briefing and the documentation as failure to do so in the past has resulted in students attaining very poor marks and even failing completely. Allocate your time accordingly. Note that students often throw marks away by poor presentation and/or inadequate content of proposal.

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