1. METHODOLOGY (Chapter 3)
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By Madam Maisara Azad Bt Mat Akhir

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

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

4. 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 ( )
Lets see the format

5. 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

6. 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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Most Common Mistakes
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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
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14. Proposal Defence

15. 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

16. 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

17. PROPOSAL DEFENCE
EVALUATION

18. 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

19. PROPOSAL &
PROPOSAL DEFENCE
RUBRIC

20. 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%=

21. 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.
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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%=

22. 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

23. Attire
Semester 2012/2013

24. 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.

25. Turn-it-in

26. Any question??

27. Thank you