1. RESEARCH PROJECT (MRP1014) ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

2. 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Module : Research Project Module Code : MRP 1014 Credit Value : 4.00 PREREQUISITE Business Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 4 Engineering Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 5

3. 1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Research Project is mandatory for all ICAM Diploma students as a vital requirement in completing their studies.
Objectives of RP are:
To develop the students’ basic skills in research.
To translate the students’ creativity and innovation into an actual project.
To apply all the knowledge and skills gained throughout the module.
To develop the students’ self confidence, communication, presentation, writing and time management skills.

4. 1.1 RESEARCH PROJECT COMMITTEE (Engineering & Technology)
PIC
PROGRAMME
HARLINA NGAH
COORDINATOR
ZURIADI ZAULKAFILAI
DMS
NIK MOHD KIFLY AB RASHID
DST
NUR FASEHAH MA’AROP
DVI
MOHD FAIZ YUSOOF
DVA

5. 2.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 The student is required to form a group (max. 3 students) and propose the research topic/scope based on the area of interest and related to the respective programme.
2.2 The research project title and application form shall be submitted on week 1 of the Academic Calendar. After that, 1 week is given for the changing of grouping and title.
2.3 The student is required to prepare and submit the proposal to the Supervisor on week 3. Proposal will include an overview of the topic and relevant background material, and a specific plan for carrying out the research.

6. 2.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.4 The student is to plan the work properly and prepare the RP’s timeline (e.g Gantt Chart/ PDCA). The timeline must follow the calendar provided and be attached with the proposal.
2.5 The Proposal Defense will be conducted on week 4. The student is to prepare the presentation slides by using standard presentation template.
2.6 The Writing Seminar for students are scheduled on between week of the Academic Calendar. Attendance is compulsory.
2.7 The student is responsible to meet the Supervisor at least once a week (consultation and monitoring). Discussion is written on Consultation sheet, verified by SV. All meetings with supervisor will be recorded via attendance sheet. Student with attendance rate less than 80% will not be permitted to attend the final presentation.
2.8 The student is to submit a Draft of Final Report on week 11 and prepare a Presentation/demonstration on week 12.
2.9 Submission of Final Report & CD and RP Fiesta are on Week 14.

7. 3.0 RESEARCH PROJECT CALENDAR
Week
Activities
Remarks
Week 2
Research Project briefing and Registration
Dateline for Registration
Week 3
Dateline for changing of title
Final listing of groupings and Supervisors
Submission of RP proposal to supervisor.
Week 4
Proposal Defense
Week 5
Research Project preparation
Week 6
Research Project preparation / Seminar
Writing Seminar: Compulsory
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Draft (Final Report) Submission to SV & SE
MID-SEMESTER BREAK
Week 12
Presentation & Demonstration (if applicable)
Week 13
Report amendment(s)
If any
Week 14
Submission – Final report & CD
Research Project Fiesta
RP Fiesta: Compulsory
REVISION WEEK
FINAL EXAM

8. 4.0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS (PROPOSAL)
Ch 1: Introduction (Appendix M)
Background, Problem Statement, Research Objectives, Scope of Study, Expected Results, Research Plan (Gantt Chart)
Ch 2: Literature Review (Appendix N)
Discussion on published information in a particular subject area, LR provides background information needed to understand the study.
Ch 3: Methodology (Appendix O)
A guideline system for solving a problem, with specific components such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools.
Flowchart/Framework of Project.
References (Appendix Q)

9. 4.0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS (FINAL REPORT)
Ch 1: Introduction (Appendix M)
Background, Problem Statement, Research Objectives, Scope of Study
Ch 2: Literature Review (Appendix N)
Discussion on published information in a particular subject area, LR provides background information needed to understand the study.
Ch 3: Methodology (Appendix O)
A guideline system for solving a problem, with specific components such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools.
Flowchart/Framework of Project.
Ch 4: Results and Discussion (Appendix P)
Ch 5: Conclusion and Recommendation
References (Appendix Q)

10. 5.0 RP EVALUATION SCHEME

11. 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT
Font type: Arial and Size: 11
Margins
Spacing
Content Examples
Sample of References
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RESEARCH PROJECT MANUAL

12. 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT
Length of pages for proposal and final report:
The Research Proposal: 2-5 pages excluding the Title Page, Table of Content and Appendices
The Final Report: not be less than 30 pages excluding Title Page, Declaration, Acknowledgement, Table of Content, List of Tables, List of Figures and Appendices

13. 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT
Cover page for Proposal
Refer Appendix E in Research Project Manual

14. 5.2 Gantt Chart Example

15. 5.2 Gantt Chart Example No. ACTIVITIES WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17
Topic Confirmation & Discussion With Supervisor
Preparation Of PSM Proposal
Submission Of PSM Proposal
Preparation Of Chapter 1
Preparation Of Chapter 2
Preparation Of Chapter 3
Course On Using The Equipment
Sample Preparation
Sample Testing
Data Analysis
Preparation Of Chapter 4
Preparation Of Chapter 5
Submission Of Draft (Final Report)
Edit Report
Submission Of Final Report
Preparation For Oral Presentation
Oral Presentation, Exhibition

16. Q & A
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