UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR

FINAL YEAR PROJECT

MANUAL FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. OBJECTIVES 1

3. CREDITS & DURATION 2

4. SCOPE OF PROJECTS 2

5. TITLE SELECTION 3

6. PROJECT ASSESSMENT 3

7. RESPONSIBILITIES 5

8. FORMAT OF THE REPORT 7 APPENDICES Appendix A 1 : Process Flow Chart For Project Registration 12 Appendix A 2 : Process Flow Chart For Feasibility Study (Semester 7) 13 Appendix A 3 : Process Flow Chart For Implementation (Semester 8) 14 Appendix B : Project Registration Form 15 Appendix C : Log Book 16 Appendix D : Peer Assessment Forms 17 Appendix E 1 : Proposal Presentation Assessment From 18 Appendix E 2 : Final Presentation Assessment From 20 Appendix F: Report Assessment From 22 Appendix G: Examples of Report Format (G1 – G12) 23-34

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FINAL YEAR PROJECT (DEGREE)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Final Year Project (FYP) is a requirement for students to be awarded Degree by

Universiti Kuala Lumpur. The project will be carried out within the last 3

semester of their study. In this project, students will either work individually or in

a team of two students with a supervision of their respective department academic

members. At the end of the project, each student is required to submit a report and

present their work to a panel of examiners.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

The aim of FYP is to provide the opportunity for students to apply and integrate

the theoretical knowledge and principles taught in the course in solving technical

problems. It also provides the opportunity for the students to demonstrate

independence and originality, as well as to plan and organize a project over a

certain period of time. Throughout this course, student should also be able to:

1. Document all findings and problems encountered during the

implementation.

2. Apply practical hands-on techniques in process, quality control and

related analysis in their specialized program.

3. Demonstrate the procedures and methods of project implementation.

4. Execute the sequence in various steps required to produce /

manufacture / test / solve / improve the real life industrial projects

problems.

5. Analyze findings and results of the project.

6. Produce a technical report and make a presentation.

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3.0 CREDITS & DURATION

The whole project will carry 6 credits. Student will select or propose the title of

the project in Semester 6 or 7 and the Implementation on the FYP will be in

Semester 7 or 8.

(Refer to Appendix A1, A2 and A3).

4.0 SCOPE OF PROJECTS

Projects should be sufficiently challenging to allow the students to demonstrate a

variety of skills, including the ability to plan the work, perform the necessary

research, manage their time and resources adequately, work independently, show

initiative and originality and present their work orally and in writing.

4.1 Projects can be

i) laboratory experimentation

ii) Design, build and test

iii) analytical work

iv) numerical simulations

4.2 Industrial based projects

The university always encourages projects which are related to industrial

problems to give students experience of the actual problems faced in the

industry.

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5.0 TITLE SELECTION

The project’s title may be proposed by the department academic members or

students may also propose a project of their own interest. (Refer to Appendix A1)

5.1 Projects proposed by lecturers

Project titles and their synopsis (proposed by lecturers) will be published

by the Project Coordinator at the beginning of Semester 6 or 7. Students

will be able to choose a project which they are interested in and consult

the appropriate department academic member.

5.2 Projects proposed by students

If students are proposing their own project, they should approach a

department academic member/s that will be able to supervise their project.

(Refer to Appendix A1)

6.0 PROJECT ASSESSMENT

Student will be assessed based on their performance during feasibility study in

semester 6 or 7 and implementation the of project in semester 7 or 8. 1/3 of the

total mark in semester 6 or 7 and 2/3 of the total mark in semester 7 or 8. Students

are expected to meet the supervisor and discuss the project work every week. The

assessment scheme is divided into three (3) elements.

6.1 Logbook and peer Assessment,35%

6.1.1 Logbook, (30% if work in group, 35% if work individually)

Log Book is a complete note regarding the progress of the project work.

Comments and actions taken and to be taken should be recorded and

endorsed by students and supervisors. (refer to Appendix C)

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6.1.2 Peer Assessment, (5% if work in group, 0% if work individually)

For a group project, each student will be assessed by his group members

based on:

� Contribution of ideas

� Contribution towards work

� Ability to meet datelines

� Communication with group members

(Refer to Appendix D)

6.2 Presentation, 30%

The assessment is based on individually basis. It will be assessed by Project Supervisor and Invited Assessor. The overall mark obtained by students is the average mark given by Supervisor and second Assessor.

There will be two presentation:

1. Proposal presentation at the end of semester 6 or 7 (Refer to Appendix E1)

2. Final presentation at the end of semester 7 or 8 (Refer to Appendix E2)

6.3 Report, 35%

The assessment is based on individual basis. It will be assessed by Project Supervisor.

There will be two reports:

1. Interim report at the end of semester 6 or 7. 2. Final report at the end of semester 7 or 8.

(Refer to Appendix F)

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7.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1 Student’s Responsibilities

Once a project has been assigned to the student, it will be the student’s

responsibility to consult the supervisor in order to ensure that the student

understand the objectives of the project, expectations from the project, the

deliverables as well as the budget limitations. The student should then plan their

work (Gantt Chart or equivalent) to be used as a basis to monitor their progress.

Student is strongly advised to set up weekly or regular meetings with their

supervisor to seek advice and to review the progress of their project.

7.2 Supervisor’s Responsibilities

The supervisor will set up the requirements of the project and the student will

have to meet the requirements. The supervisor will guide the student in the

project; recommend approaches, techniques and methods appropriate to achieve

the project’s objectives.

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7.3 FYP Coordinator’s Responsibilities

The FYP Coordinator will be responsible to ensure the implementation of FYP.

The coordinator will collect and organize the suggested project titles, publish and

assign project titles to the students upon approval of the FYP Committee. The

Coordinator will also organize the presentation sessions, collect the evaluation

forms from supervisors and examiners, and work out the final grades.

7.4 FYP Committee’s Responsibilities

Members of the committee are the lecturers who will supervise the FY Projects.

They will have to approve the titles proposed by all members before being

published to students. They will also approve the final marks after presentations.

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8.0 FORMAT OF THE REPORT 8.1 Form and Condition of the Report

The report must be printed on A4 white, unlined paper. Printing must appear on

only one side of each sheet unless such illustrations as charts, drawings or

photographs need to be printed on facing pages for clarity. Computers or word

processors are recommended for writing report.

8.1.1 Language

Report shall be written in English language only due to the

technical aspects and terminology used for the project.

8.1.2 Front page

Title of dissertation, name of student, academic semester and

UniKL’s branch information in the front page shall be typed in bold

capital letters. The minimum font size shall be 12 point. The above

information shall be typed at centerline.

8.1.3 Typing

The entire text of the report, headings, and page numbers must be typed

using Times New Roman, Tahoma or equivalent. The font size acceptable

for the general text is 11 to 12 point and should not be scripted or

italicized except for scientific names and terms in different languages.

Footnotes and text in Tables should be at least 8 point. Bold print can be

used for headings. Erased parts must be clean.

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8.1.4 Margins

Top edge : 25 mm

: 40 mm (for 1st page of new

chapters, all preliminary pages &

reference page)

Right side : 25 mm

Left side : 40 mm

Bottom edge : 25 mm

The margins are meant to facilitate binding and trimming. A new

paragraph at the bottom of a page must have at least full lines of

type or else it should begin on the next page.

8.1.5 Pagination

Use lowercase Roman numerals to number the introductory pages (title

page, acknowledgements, dedication, etc.) with the title page bearing no

number but included in the sequence. A Table of Contents is required, and

on it shall be listed all preliminary pages, chapter headings, bibliography

and appendices (if any). Placement of page numbers must be consistent

(bottom-centre or upper-right corner) and always 40 mm from the edge of

the page. (See the page arrangement guidelines at the end of this

document).

8.1.6 Footnotes, Endnotes, or Text Notes

Any of these formats is acceptable, but consistency throughout the report

is required. Numbering of either footnotes or endnotes shall be

consecutive throughout the entire report.

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8.1.7 Footnotes

Footnotes shall be separated from the text by a 50 mm line that is 2 spaces

below the text and begins at the same left margin as the text. The 1st

footnote shall begin 2 spaces below that line, and a single space also shall

be left between each footnote on the same page.

8.1.8 Bibliography

A bibliography or reference must be appended to the report. It

must list all references that you consulted. For the form of entries in your

bibliography, see the following example (in alphabetical order):

Dockter, (1996) SWATH Research Vessel: The Building of RV Western

Flyer, Marine Technology.

Veritas, D.N., (1996) Rules for Classification of High Speed and Light

Craft. Aluminium Alloy Structures.

8.1.9 Length of Report

The recommended length of report should be about 100 pages.

8.1.10 Binding

When the report has been completed and all necessary signatures obtained,

it shall be properly bound. All reports must be bound in hard cover with

bold letters.

8.2 General Outline

Generally a report is composed of three (3) main parts:

8.2.1 The preliminary pages or front matter

This includes the title, declaration, approval, copyright, dedication,

acknowledgement, table of contents, list of tables, list of figures and

abstracts.

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8.2.2 The text or main body

Usually consists of chapters with a number of headings and subheadings.

8.2.3 References and appendices

References mean a list of works cited from published books, public

document, journals, articles, thesis, magazines, films, videos, slides, maps,

unpublished materials and electronic materials including websites.

Appendices, including nomenclature for specialized notation, must be

useful and must be referred to in the text. It consists of supplementary

illustrative materials, original data and equations as well as quotations too

long for inclusion in the text or not immediately useful to an

understanding of the subject. It provides the reader with detailed

information that would be distracting to read if put in the text.

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8.3 Order of Pages and Numbering for the Report

Report Components Number to type on page Remarks 1. Title page Small Roman numeral Number (“i”) assigned 2. Dedication page* Small Roman numeral Numbered consecutively 3. Acknowledgement* Small Roman numeral Numbered consecutively 4. Preface* Small Roman numeral Numbered consecutively 5. Table of Contents Small Roman numeral Numbered consecutively 6. List of Tables Small Roman numeral Numbered consecutively 7. List of Figures Small Roman numeral Numbered consecutively 8. List of Plates Small Roman numeral Numbered consecutively 9. List of Symbols and/or abbreviation (if needed, may be included as appendix)

Small Roman numeral Numbered consecutively

10. Introduction (optional; may be 1st chapter or section)

Arabic numerals Starting with “1” and numbered consecutively

11. Body of Dissertation / Thesis (divided into chapters or sections)

Arabic numerals Numbered consecutively

12. Bibliography / List of References

Arabic numerals Numbered consecutively

13. Appendix* Arabic numerals Numbered consecutively

• *These elements are optional; all others are required. • PLEASE NOTE: ALL pages must be numbered. • Refer to Appendix G1 – G12

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Appendix A1: Process Flow Chart for Project Registration SEMESTER 6 or 7

START

List of titles published for students to choose

Fill in Title Form and submit to FYP Coordinator

FYP Committee Meeting

FYP Coordinator publishes group and titles

END

Week 1

Week 2

Week 2

Week 3

Week 3

Students choose titles

from list

Students propose title

YES NO A lecturer agrees to supervise

NO

YES

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Appendix A2: Process Flow Chart for Feasibility Study (Semester 6 or 7) SEMESTER 6 or 7

START

Assign Group & Project Title

Meeting with supervisor

Research

Initial Presentation

Proposal Writing

Submission of Proposal

END

Week 2 - 4

Week 5

Week 5 - 11

Week 11 - 12

Week 13

Week 14

Proposal Presentation

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Appendix A3: Process Flow Chart for Implementation (Semester 7 or 8) SEMESTER 7 or 8

START

Implementation Works

Progress Presentation

Implementation Works

Report Writing

Presentation

Correction + Binding

END

Week 1 - 2

Week 3

Week 4 - 11

Week 11 - 14

Week 15

Week 16

Submission of Project Report Week 17

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Appendix B : Project Registration From

UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR

PROJECT REGISTRATION FORM Name Student ID No.

Title Suggested by: Student: Lecturer:

Working Title of Proposed Project

Supervisor: Co-Supervisor:

Contact details: Contact details: Email Email Phone Phone Date, Signature, Student 1 Date, Signature, Student 2 Date, Signature, Supervisor Date, Signature, Co-Supervisor Date, Signature, Project Co-ordinator

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Appendix C : Log Book

LOG BOOK Name Student ID No. Project Title DATE TASKS COMMENTS

Student’s Signature: Supervisor’s Signature: Note: Students and Supervisor signatures to be done at the end of task and comments.

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Appendix D: Peer Assessment Form

PEER ASSESSMENT FORM Name Student ID No. Project Title Partner’s Name (Peer) Student ID No. Assessment

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1 Contribution of ideas

2 Contribution towards work

3 Ability to meet deadlines

4 Communication with group members/partner

Sub-total

Total (5%) Supervisor’s comments: Supervisor’s name: Date:

Peer’s Signature : ……………………… Date : …………….

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Appendix E 1: Proposal Presentation Assessment Form

PROPOSAL PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT FORM Name Student ID No. Project Title

Assessment

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Criteria Area

1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation

1.1 Presentation structure

Clear overview, logical sequence, summary, more fluently through in material, good timing.

1.2 Presentation style Suitable voice and volume, eye contact, fluent

speech and use of aids.

1.3 Competence in handling questions Sub-total (15%) 2 Contents of Presentation

2.1 Provided good statement of research stated aims and objectives, described background, explained

and justified methods, described result and conclusions

2.2 Link the work well to existing project/research,

covered objective.

2.3 Showed insight, analytical thought and critical appraisal

e.g. provided useful new ideas or enhancement, applied knowledge to new areas

Sub-total (15%) Total (30%)

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Comments Supervisor’s name:

Supervisor’s Signature : ………………………..

Date: Comments Second Assessor’s Name:

Second Assessor’s Signature : ………………………………

Date:

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Appendix E 2 : Final Presentation Assessment Form

FINAL PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT FROM

Name Student ID No. Project Title

Assessment

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Criteria Area

1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation

1.1 Presentation structure Clear overview, logical sequence, summary,

more fluently through the material, good timing.

1.2 Presentation style Suitable voice and volume, eye contact, fluent

speech and use of aids (appropriate type and number, legible, useful illustration or diagrams)

1.3 Competence in handling questions Sub-total (15%) 2 Contents of Presentation

2.1 Shower wide reading (covered all points, explained, future direction,

existing approaches, future direction)

2.2 Gave good summary of literature reviewed

Lists of benefit, factor influencing result, descriptive models

2.3 Showed insight into key areas

Related points together, provided good synthesis, considered practical implications

2.4 Presented pints n logical sequence, moved fluently through the material Sub-total (15%) Total (30%)

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Comments Supervisor’s name:

Supervisor’s Signature : ………………………..

Date: Comments Second Assessor’s Name:

Second Assessor’s Signature : ………………………………

Date:

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Appendix F : Report Assessment Form

REPORT ASSESSMENT FORM Name Student ID No. Project Title Assessment

Criteria Area Ver

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1 2 3 4 5 1 Extent of Work

1.1 Scope of literature review and full descriptions of project.

1.2 Presentation of relevant facts, concepts and interrelationships and show good grasp of topic and its significance to the field

Sub-total (10%)

2 Quality of Work

2.1 Objectives, concepts and finding clearly defined

Stated and clear descriptions/explanation of relevant concepts and findings.

2.2

Succinct and precise synthesis of project area and added own thoughts, interpretations and arguments

2.3 Drew finding/conclusion back to objective Sub-total (15%) 3 Quality of Presentation

3.1 Report logically organized appropriate format

3.2 Figures/table/diagrams are clear, report well

written, good use of grammar and expression, correct spelling

Sub-total (10%) Total (35%) Comment :

Supervisor name: Supervisor’s Signature Date : …………………………….

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Appendix G1: Spine & Cover of the Report (Spine) STUDENT’S FULL NAME NAME OF DEGREE MONTH YEAR

(Cover)

TITLE OF PROJECT

STUDENT’S FULL NAME Student ID No.

NAME OF DEGREE

UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR MONTH and YEAR

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Appendix G2: Title Page

TITLE OF PROJECT

STUDENT’S FULL NAME Student ID No.

Report Submitted to Fulfill the Partial Requirements for the Bachelor of…………..

Universiti Kuala Lumpur

MONTH and YEAR

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Appendix G3: Declaration Page

DECLARATION PAGE

I declare that this report is my original work and all references have been cited adequately as required by the University.

Date: day/month/year Signature:……………….. Full Name:………………. ID No.:……………………

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Appendix G4: Approval Page

APPROVAL PAGE

We have examined this report and verify that it meets the program and University’ requirements for the Bachelor of ………………………. Date: day/month/year Signature:………………………….. Supervisor’s Name:………………. Official Stamp Date: day/month/year Signature:………………………… Co-Supervisor’s Name:………… (Optional) Official Stamp

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Appendix G5: Acknowledgement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to thank the following……………..

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Appendix G6: Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE Title Page i Declaration ii Approval iii Acknowledgement iv Abstract v List of Tables vi List of Figures vii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

CAHPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

CHAPTER 3: MATERIALS AND METHOD

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION

References Appendix

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Appendix G7: List of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Page No. Table 1: Title Table 2: Title

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Appendix G8: List of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Page No. Figure 1: Title Figure 2: Title

Page No. (Roman)

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Appendix G9: Abstract

ABSTRACT

(Summary)

Page No. (Roman)

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Appendix G10: Main Body (Chapters)

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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Appendix G11: References

REFERENCES

(Example) Roberts, (2002), Finite Element Modeling of Stiffened and Unstiffened Orthotropic Plates, Computers and Structures Journal, 63(1), 105. Whitney, (1987), Structural Analysis of Laminated Anisotropic Plates, Technomic Publishing.

Page No. (Arabic)

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Appendix G12: Appendices

APPENDIX A: TITLE

A-1