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WRITING FINAL YEARWRITING FINAL YEARPROJECTPROJECT

BY: NORZILA OTHMANBY: NORZILA OTHMAN


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For your Final Year Project (2+4 credits)define your research statement through the title of the

research work within your scopes (time limit, researchapparatus and tools availability, manpower available and

data resources availability)

Final Year Project is aim at introducing engineeringapplications to students through research.


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Types of Final Year Project:

Research Study - focus on the behaviour, phenomenon or characteristics of an eventor process. Findings are in the form of data, observation and analysis

which will elevate the understanding of the subject.

Design and Build - focus on the design and build according to a certain specification,standards and technical requirements. Expected finding is a design and build.

Model Development- focus on the development and application of a model, could bephysical, theoretical or numerical in particular field of interest.

Case Study - involves the study on a particular case or topic. Expected finding is in theform of critical summary on the subject.

Industrial-based Innovation and Problem Solving - based on industrial innovation andproblem solving. Findings are in the form of industrial needs and requirementssubjected to Faculty regulations.


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Student Responsibilities :

constantly meet supervisor to discuss the needs andimprovement of your research (at least once a week)

be pro-active - take the initiatives to solve the arising problemsbefore discussion with supervisor

record everything in terms of log book and draft of thesis andsummarize them in seminar paper and the final chapters of thesis.


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CHARACTERISTIC OFCHARACTERISTIC OFGOOD THESISGOOD THESIS

Material focus & specificMaterial focus & specificMaterial presented is originalMaterial presented is original

Title, abstract, keyword reflect the content Title, abstract, keyword reflect the contentClear objectiveClear objectiveVariable, parameters, method clearly definedVariable, parameters, method clearly definedResult well presented, discuss and interpretedResult well presented, discuss and interpreted

No inconsistence in tables, figure, referencesNo inconsistence in tables, figure, referencesConclusions logical & clearlyConclusions logical & clearlyCitation in writing & list of reference consistentCitation in writing & list of reference consistent


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STRUCTURE OF THESISSTRUCTURE OF THESISABSTRACTABSTRACTINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONLITERATURE REVIEWLITERATURE REVIEWRESEARCH METHOODOLOGYRESEARCH METHOODOLOGYRESULT & DISCUSSIONRESULT & DISCUSSIONCONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONREFERENCESREFERENCESAPPENDICESAPPENDICES


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ABSTRACT

It is a brief summary which include the researchquestion, the rationale for the study, the hypothesis(if any), the method and the main findings.Descriptions of the method may include the design,procedures, the sample and any instruments that

will be used.Important to attract readers.


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BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND(CHAPTER 1)(CHAPTER 1)

Must chart out what other have done inMust chart out what other have done inthe field being investigated (summary of the field being investigated (summary of work)work)In figure type, table, brief explanationIn figure type, table, brief explanationExplain on the background from generalExplain on the background from general

information (first paragraph) to specificinformation (first paragraph) to specificissue.issue.


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PROBLEM STATEMENTPROBLEM STATEMENT

Describe the present situationDescribe the present situationWhat is wrong with the presentWhat is wrong with the presentWhat need to be done (idea that reflectWhat need to be done (idea that reflectyour title)your title)


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OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVEWorded in clear sentencesWorded in clear sentencesSpecific & measurableSpecific & measurableEnsure that the method adopted, theEnsure that the method adopted, theresult presented & conclusion areresult presented & conclusion areconsistent with objectiveconsistent with objective

Ex: to determine concentrationEx: to determine concentrationto optimize conditionto optimize conditionto quantitativelyto quantitatively


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SCOPE OF WORKSCOPE OF WORK

Inform the nature of the study (field, lab,Inform the nature of the study (field, lab,survey, simulation/modeling)survey, simulation/modeling)Extend different test conductedExtend different test conductedLimitation of studyLimitation of studyA brief research (flowchart)A brief research (flowchart)


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LITERATURE REVIEWLITERATURE REVIEWProvide thorough & comprehensiveProvide thorough & comprehensivereview of studies reported in literaturereview of studies reported in literatureEstablish weakness & gaps in the currentEstablish weakness & gaps in the current

body of knowledgebody of knowledgeAll references used must be cited in theAll references used must be cited in thereference listreference listStudents are advised to used current infoStudents are advised to used current infofrom journal (2001from journal (2001 --2011)2011)


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Problems encountered by students in LR:

Lacking focus and organization

Being repetitive and citing irrelevant references

Failing to cite influential papers, keep up with recentdevelopments, critically evaluate cited papers

Depending too much on secondary sources


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RESEARCHRESEARCH

METHODOLOGYMETHODOLOGYMethodology tells how you plan to tackle your research problem.

Provide your work plan and describe the activities necessary for the completion of your project- Gantt chart

Provide sufficient details to ensure the methodology is sound and another researcher couldcontinue or implement relevant study.

Demonstrate knowledge of alternative methods and show that your approach is the mostappropriate.

Describe how you will collect and analyze your data.( SamplingSampling locationlocationSampling procedureSampling procedureSample preparationSample preparationExperimental set up & proceduresExperimental set up & procedures

For quantitative studies, the methodology typically consists of design, variables, instrumentsand procedure.


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RESULT & DISCUSSIONRESULT & DISCUSSIONPresent & Discuss experimental resultPresent & Discuss experimental result

Show result in tables, chart, graphsShow result in tables, chart, graphsScatter plotScatter plotLine plot (continuous observation)Line plot (continuous observation)

4 main discussion4 main discussion*state what can be obviously seen in the figure*state what can be obviously seen in the figure(qualitative)(qualitative)

*Explain the result quantitatively*Explain the result quantitatively*provide possible explanation*provide possible explanation*Comparison of observed data with*Comparison of observed data with

theoretical/previous worktheoretical/previous work


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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION The objectives outline in the beginning of the thesis had been The objectives outline in the beginning of the thesis had been

fulfilledfulfilled

Make the strongest and most important statement from yourobservations so that the reader remembers your work.

Refer back to problem posed, and describe the conclusions that youreached from carrying out this investigation, summarize new

observations, new interpretations, and new insights that have resultedfrom the present work.

Include the broader implications of your results.

Do not repeat the words in the abstract, introduction or discussion.


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RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONBased on problem & question that needBased on problem & question that needfurther investigationfurther investigationStarting point for future researchStarting point for future research


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ReferencesAppendices


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Copying or stealing someone elses words or ideas and claiming or presenting them as if they were your own.However, within this definition there are many different types of plagiarism

cademic plagiarism occurs when a student presents another person's words or ideas ashis own in an academic paper without attributing the source

The most important thing to do when writing an academic paper is to cite your sources as

soon as you've added their words or ideas into your paper.It is also important to keep good records when taking notes fromresearch.

it is important for a student to know how to quote, summarize and paraphrase properly.

PLAGIARISM

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