1. BRIEFING 2: LOG BOOK & PROPOSAL WRITING ERT 445 – FINAL YEAR PROJECT

2. CONTENTS OF BRIEFING FYP Log book Introduction of Proposal Proposal writing guideline Summary 2

3. FYP LOG BOOK The FYP log book is a combination of general guidelines for the FYP and also a journal to record all FYP activities throughout the two semesters. This book is an important mechanism for the Coordinator/Supervisor to evaluate a student's attitude and ability and also to monitor the status of the student's project throughout the semester. 3

4. Students are required to write clearly and honestly all activities performed and then to summarize their work every week. This is essential since part of the final marks received by the students on their FYP will be based on what they have recorded in this log book. Students are highly encouraged to maintain a separate file/folder to compile all their findings/printouts/datasheets as a complement to this log book. 4

5. 5 A REMINDER TO STUDENTS Log book must be presented to your supervisor to be revised at least EVERY TWO WEEK.

6. Log Books & Records of Meetings Rubric Criteria and Qualities Exemplary (4) Good (3) Acceptable (2) Unacceptable (1) Compliance to log book format -Format & labelling -Name & matric number -Group members -Title of project -Day/dates -Table of content At least 90% of logbook format made and in compliance with directions. 80-89% of logbook format made and compliance with directions. 70-79% of logbook format made and in compliance with directions. Less than 70% of logbook format made and in compliance with directions. OrganizationInformation is very well organized. Information is well organized.Information is somewhat organized. The information is disorganized. InformationLogbook is exceptionally details, providing an in depth look into the project. Information is explained in the students own words. Logbook is well details, providing an in depth look into the project. Most information is explained in the students own words but some is copied “word for word”. An appropriate amount of detail is used to explain the activities logged/ observed, etc. Most information is copied “word for word”. Detail is missing or insufficiently illustrates what activities were logged/ observed etc. Most information is copied “word for word”. Presentation of information Information is presented in a variety of different ways including all of the following methods: Mind maps, charts, diagrams, tables and graphs. Information is presented in a variety of different ways including most of the following methods: Mind maps, charts, diagrams, tables and graphs. Information is presented in a variety of different ways including a few of the following methods: Mind maps, charts, diagrams, tables and graphs. Information is presented only one or two of the following methods: Mind maps, charts, diagrams, tables and graphs. Verification and student signatures Supervisor’s signature of verification is present in all weekly sheets and dated. Students undersigned on all sheets in daily basis. Supervisor’s signature of verification is present in most weekly sheets and dated. Students undersigned on all sheets in daily basis. Some of the supervisor’s signature of verification is missing and some not dated. Students undersigned on all sheets in daily basis. Supervisor’s signature of verification is missing in most of the sheets. Students do not signed all the daily basis. Semester 2013/2014 6

7. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSAL Purpose of PROPOSALPurpose of PROPOSAL?? to help you (as student) to focus and define your research plans. they may well change substantially as you progress in the research they are an indication of your direction and discipline as a researcher 7

8. PROPOSAL WRITING GUIDELINE

9. Must have… (1)Title page (2)Table of content (3)Executive summary – max of 1 page (4)Introduction –1-2 pages (5)Problem statement – max of 1 page (6)Objective – at least 3 objectives, max of 4 objective – 1 page (7)Literature review – 6-8 pages (8)Methodology – 3-5 pages (9)Gantt chart – 1 page (10)Milestones – 1 page (11)Expected resulted – max 1 page (12)Reference - min of 10 latest ref within 5 years (2010-2015) 9 MAX 25 pages

10. Title Page 10

11. Introduction Required contents –Introduction (background of study) It tells briefly about the introduction of the study with current issues related to study. –Problem statement Address the problem to be resolved Motivation to conduct the study –Objectives Stating the purpose of the project carried out. It lists the goals for study to be conducted. Must write in form of point ( 1.,2.,3.). At least 3 objectives 11

12. Introduction The purpose of the Introduction section is to provide the reader with information that they cannot be expected to know, but which they will need to know in order to fully understand and appreciate the rest of the report. It should explain why the project is addressing the problem described in the report, indicate an awareness of other work relevant to this problem and show clearly that the problem has not been solved by anyone else. 12

13. Your Introduction section should end with a clear statement of the research questions problem your project is trying to answer. These will reflect the aim of your project, but will be different in that they explain the problem you are attempting to solve. Example: Project entitle “Nutritional Analysis in Edible Bird Nest” 13 Explain

14. EBN –Functions/benefits –Previous data Percentage of rate/value Usage Cultivation area 14 High usage but lack of information on nutritional content High usage but lack of information on nutritional content Address problem that not been solved yet & statement of the research question

15. Problem statement Research study is done to solve a problem. So it is very important for you to explain –What is the problem to be solved? –Why this problem need to be solved? You need to convince the reader that the problem to be solved, do exist and should be settled. 15

16. Overall Goals & Objectives After explaining the problem statement, then you need to specify what you want to do to solve the problem. Overall Goals - Explaining the end result that we want to achieve. It is written in the form of a general statement in a short sentence. Example: –The aim of this research is to produce bioethanol from paddy straw using novel thermophilic yeast –Overall goal of this study is to develop ultra high sensitive and selective Nano Lab-On-Chip Medical Diagnostic System using integrated Microfluidics and silicon nanowires based transducer for low concentration and single bio-molecule label-free detection that lead to any related diseases using Invitro Clinical samples. 16

17. Objectives - States how the goal can be achieved. They are stated to be more focused For example: To analyze, to design, to develop, to formulate, to propose, to evaluate, to investigate, to analyze, to calculate, to categorize, to compare, to contrast, to criticize, to differentiate, to discriminate, to distinguish, examine, experiment, arrange, assemble, collect, compose, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, manage, organize, plan, prepare, propose, appraise, assess, attach, choose compare, defend, estimate, judge, predict, select, support, evaluate 17

18. Example of Objective: –1) To investigate the effect of inorganic silicon nanowires at various sizes for sensitivity measurement of the reaction between nanowires and bio-molecule samples. –2) To assess the performance of surface modification of in-organic material (silicon) for better attachment of bio-molecule marker on the inorganic nanostructure surface for immobilization and hybridization process. –3) To compare the sugar contain in leaf, seed and branch of Leucaena leucocephala 18

19. Example: DEVELOPMENT OF BIOMASS BRIQUETTE FROM BANANA PEEL 19 This project is carried out to evaluate the potential of biomass briquette developed from banana peel. The specific objectives of this study are: –To determine the physical characteristics and moisture content of banana peel –To assess the suitable methodology/procedure in order to produce high quality biomass briquette. –To evaluate on density, power consumption, calorific value and mechanical characteristic of banana peel briquette produce.

20. Introduction and Problem Statement Rubric ExemplaryProficientAcceptableUnacceptable Identification of the issue related to the complex engineering problem Uses prior knowledge (from literature) to identify a question to be studied. Breaks questions down into a series of steps that will lead to the questions to be addressed in the study. Identified all the complexities and nuances inherent in the question. Uses prior knowledge (from literature) to identify problem to be studied. Breaks questions down into smaller steps, but has not identified all the complexities and nuances inherent in the problem. Identified an appropriate issues related to the problem to be studied but lacks of a clearly stated hypothesis. Organized as a catalogue of information about the topic rather than pointing toward a hypothesis. Issues identified are too broad or vague to provide good solution. Analysis of the issue Excellent discussion of detail. Impressive depth of insight/analysis. Adequate discussion of detail. Adequate depth of insight/analysis. Vague discussion of detail. Little insight/analysis. No discussion of detail and underdeveloped. 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 Overall Goal Clearly highlight and identifies long term and future goals of the study Adequately identifies long term and future goals of the study Inadequately identifies long term and future goals of the study. Fail to identify long term and future goals of the study. Objective 3 specific objectives are clearly defined which are and at least one of the objectives is at C5/C6 level. The objectives are measureable, achievable, timely and cost effective are stated 3 specific objectives are adequately defined and at least one of the objectives is at C5/C6 level. The objectives does not meet one of the criteria required in exemplary Less than 3 specific objectives. Inadequate, superficial write up of the objectives and any one of the objectives does not meet C5/C6 level. Not meet one of the criteria required in proficient such as measureable, achievable, timely and cost effective. Less than 3 specific objectives. Inappropriate/too broad objectives. Not any one of the criteria in acceptable range achieved. 20

21. 21 SUMMARY Introduction: Serve as a frame for the rest of the report / thesis Literature review: What are background, related theories, previous study Methodology: How did you study the problem?

22. 22 And finally…. Any questions?