Final Year Project (FYP) 1 Briefing for FYP 1 Specially for students of HC00 & HC05

Introduction The aim of the final year project is to test the student’s ability to apply the knowledge learned over the years of the course. The emphasis for final year projects may be on the development of a software product or on academic research. Topics for final year projects can, therefore, cover a wide variety of areas.

Introduction cont… Even though these topics cover different areas, the work involved includes: Identify a problem area (i.e. project topic) and main objectives of the project. Submit a proposal articulating clearly the aims and objectives of the project. Research and/or analyze the project area to gain an understanding of the work involved.

Introduction cont… Design, implement and test a solution if appropriate. Write a manual which clearly documents the project and, if appropriate, how each of the above stages were carried out. Present the project.

Introduction cont… Starting next semester, FYP 1 will be graded with 3 credits. Students are advised to approach lecturers to discuss about project domain and title before semester break. During semester break, start finding relevant information and preparing the project proposal.

Milestones Milestones for FYP 1 is as tabulated in Table 1.0 Pay attention to the tasks and the due date for completing those tasks Always refer to your supervisor for latest information and updates

Resubmit rejected proposal (if applicable) 8 Table 1.0: Milestones for FYP1 Week Task 1&2 Submit proposal 5 Resubmit rejected proposal (if applicable) 8 Progress report 1 to supervisor Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 12 Project 1 Report to supervisor and examiner Chapter 1 to Chapter 3 Chapter 4: Preliminary Results Gantt Chart for project 1 References 13 Project 1 presentation 15 Amended/Corrected Report to examiner

Proposal Must contain Project title Introduction Project background Project objectives and scope Literature Review Methodology

Progress Report Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature Review Provides introduction to the project/ research, objectives, scope and problem background. Chapter 2: Literature Review Reviews researches done or/and existing systems/ applications that are related to the project. Can also include techniques/ methods/equipments or technologies that will be applied on the project.

Progress Report Progress report acts as a tool to inform your supervisor regarding your project progress. Inform your supervisor regarding problems faced, changes to project and justify the need for change, completed stages or tasks.

Project 1 Report Title page Abstract Abstrak Table of Content List of Tables List of Figures Chapter 1 & Chapter 2

Project 1 Report cont… Chapter 3: Methodology Reports approaches and overall framework taken in building the system/application or research. Can also contain techniques/ approaches that will be applied in the design and implementation of the project/research. This chapter can also contain justification regarding the methods/approaches used and software and hardware requirements.

Project 1 Report cont… Chapter 4: Preliminary Results For research-based project - report early experiments/testing done and expected results For system/application-based project - application’s mock up or sample GUI

Project 1 Report cont… References Gantt Chart Appendices Refer to Gaya UMS for the format of writing references Gantt Chart Drawn using Microsoft Project Appendices

Project 1 Report cont.. Report format Follow Gaya UMS and guidelines given for report contents Tahoma Font 11 1.5 spacing Etc…

Project 1 Report cont… Submit 2 copies of the project report to Pejabat Am 1 on/before due date One to supervisor One to examiner

Presentation Students are required to prepare presentation slides for the presentation The slides is summarization of project 1 report with clearly stated project background, problem statements, objectives, scopes, literature reviews, methodology and preliminary results Sample slides will be provided later.

Presentation cont… Students who failed to present for FYP will automatically failed the project unless with written letter/ supporting documents justifying the reasons of absent before scheduled presentation. Students who failed to finish FYP during presentation and request for delayed presentation/ extend presentation will be penalized.

Presentation cont… For student who wishes to extend their presentation, a maximum period of two weeks will be given to complete the project. If failed to complete the project on time, they will be graded as SM and have to extend another semester or more accordingly.

Amendment/Correction Students are required to correct/amend the report as pointed out by the examiner and presented/submit to the examiner before week 15 Students failed to do so will be penalized accordingly (Fail? Extend project 1??)

Other Students are advised to meet and discuss with their respective supervisor at least three times (or more) per FYP1 or FYP2. Those who failed to do so (if requested by supervisor) will be barred from project presentation and have to extend to next semester.

Other cont… Students who were found to plagiarize in their FYP will fail the project automatically. Further action might be taken by school regarding this matter.

Final Words Supervisor IS Someone who provide guidelines on how and what you must do in your project Someone who give you ideas and comment on how to improve your system/application

Final Words cont… Supervisor IS NOT Someone who supposed to teach and solve your programming problems. Someone who supposed to find and give you sample source code. Someone who supposed to remind, remind and remind you about the due dates (and beg you for) submitting project reports.

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