Briefing Session PLG598 18 Jan 2013

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Master of EducationSchool of Educational StudiesUniversiti Sains Malaysia


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Programme Objective

Three specific objectives (guide book)

Provide training in educational research in order to enable

candidates to gain exposure and training in the differentmethods of research. This will allow them to conduct researchin various educational setting.

Produce graduates in educational areas who have wide

understanding of various issues in the system, social andadministrations of educational organisation.

Produce educationist who possess the skills to undertakeresearch.


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PLG598 Registration (Important dates)

Semester 2 2013-2014

20 - 24 Jan 2014

Submit Proposal Research Title Form to Puan Leny.

20 Jan - 16 Feb 2014

Make payment at Bursary.

Submit a photocopy of payment receipt to Puan Leny.


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Conditions for Registration

1. Pass the PLG 500 (Statistical Reasoning in Education)

2. Pass the PLG 501 (Research method in Education)

3. Status of candidature is remain active.

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Month of Submission

SEMESTER FULL TIME PART TIME

Semester I2013/2014

Registered onSeptember

December 2013 May 2014

Semester II2013/2014

Registered on February2014

May 2014 November 2014

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Forms

1. Form for pre-registration PLG 598 and Proposal ResearchTitle Form name of your tutor for PLG 501.

2. Form for the topic confirmation need to be signed by the

supervisor the date for submission will be informed.3. Form for the meeting of supervision Part time (greencolor); Full time ( Blue color) and Re-registered (white color).

4. Form for submitting the project need to be signed by thesupervisor.

Students responsibility: do follow-up with admin staff toconfirm the important dates.

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Research Project Supervision

1. The meeting of supervision should be frequent (atleast 10 times for the period of supervision). Pleaseask the supervisors signature for each appointment.

2. Research should be tailored with the research focus.

3. The research report should be submitted on thesubmission date .

4. Follow all regulations and writing format please referto IPS guideline.

5. The supervisor will make a report of the student underhis/her supervision in the SES Exam Board meeting.

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6. The process of supervision starts after getting an approvalof the list of the student by SES Board Meeting.

7. Full time student who did not see or has a meeting withhis/her supervisor after a month of the supervision periodstarted will receive a reminder letter from the Dean of SES.

8. Part time student who did not see or has a meeting withhis/her supervisor after two months the supervision periodstarted will receive a reminder letter from the Dean of SES.

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Advice 1: Get the job done independently

You are seen as a master student and therefore shouldnot expect a lot of direct management.

Dont try to hide if you havent been working.

NO spoon-feeding.


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Advice 2: Show initiative and create interest

Supervisors are very busy.

You need to initiate contact, schedule meetings, seek input,etc. Show enthusiasm.


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Advice 3: Be sensitive to the supervisors

schedule

Give your supervisor time to process your work.

Some supervisors might prefer to receive many short bits ofwriting on a regular basis while others prefer a complete draft.

Find out what works best for you and your supervisor!


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Your Responsiblity

The student need to get his/her supervisor signature andthe meeting record each time he/she meet the supervisor.The student need to ensure:

1. The originality of his/her research project and avoid anyattempt or intention of doing plagiarism.

2. Submit the report on the date that has been determined

by the Board of SES.

3. Follow all the research and academic requirements inwriting the report.

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Research Project ReportPLG 598

The length of the report is not more than 15000 words or 60 pages @ 250words per page, not including the appendix.

APA Style.

Follow the format provided by IPS.

Submit the report (hard-copy) in four copies.

Need to submit together with the soft copy (CD).

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Research Project Report Evaluation

PLG 598

1. Two examiners/evaluators.

2. Oral presentation (mini viva) is to ensure the originality ofthe work and it is from the student work.

3. Attendance and presentation in the oral presentation iscompulsory.

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Fail to Submit Report

Student who fail to submit his/her report on the date will beassumed as failed to finish the research project and will get

F grade for the PLG 598.

The late submission of the research project report will bedowngraded.

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Student who failed PLG 598 need to re-register at thefollowing semeter and submit a research proposal to theCourse Coordinator of PLG 598 or Deputy Dean (PostGraduate Studies and Research).

The A and A- research project report will be placed inSES Library.

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Issue 1: Course Withdraw

Before the 6 th Week in the 1 st semester of registration.

Fill the form from IPS bring to SES to get signature from theChairperson of Master Program or The Deputy Dean of RIT.

Submit to IPS and copy to the SES office (postgraduate unit).

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Issue 2: Candidature

All students are responsible to ensure the status of candidature.

If the period of candidature near to expire and the student hasyet to finish PLG 598, the student is responsible to apply forextension his/her candidature period .

Any application of extension needs to be done 2 months beforethe candidature expires.

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Issue 3: Change of Supervisor All student are not allowed to change their supervisor.

Will only be allowed if the supervisor:1. withdraw2. retired, sabbatical leave, study leave3. other reason that accepted by SES Board Meeting

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Cumulative Grade Point Average

(CGPA)

Minimum CGPA for graduation is 2.50.

Student who get grade less than C+ for the PLG598need to repeat this course in the following semester.

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Evaluation Rubric

1. Problem statement, purpose and objective of the study,research questions

2. Literature review3. Research methodology4. Data analysis and interpretation5. Discussion and conclusion

6. Format, writing style and references

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NO. DIMENSION DESCRIPTION CRITERIA

1. Problem statement, aim and

research question

Problem statement has a clear focus, significant

and interesting and is of the masters leveldiscussion.

The aim of the research is specifically written,research questions are clear and reflect theproblem and aim of the research.

Excellent Good Average Weak Very weak

2. Theoretical knowledge and abilityto apply the theory

Show deep understanding of the theoriesdiscussed.

Put forward analytical and critical discussion ontheories stated.

Show explanations on the relationship betweenthe theories and research focus.


3. Research methodology

Show deep understanding and mastery inresearch methodology.

Use of appropriate research method. Evidence of good understanding of research

procedure and ethics. Clear and organized descriptions of

methodology.



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4. Ability to analyze dataand present theresearch findings

Show deep understanding andgood knowledge on data analysisusing appropriate techniques.

Research findings are presentedin an organized, logical andcoherent manner.


5. Ability to synthesizefindings in discussionand conclusion

Show high ability to integrateresearch findings in discussion.

Findings are clearly connected toconcepts, previous research andtheories.

Able to propose meaningful andcritical discussion andconclusion.



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NO DIMENSION DESCRIPTION CRITERIA

6. Format, writingstyle and reference

Show excellent skills inacademic writing that is of amasters level. Writing ishighly organized.

Ideas are related andcoherently presented indiscussions.

No mistakes in language andspelling detected.

Use APA format correctly. Reference and citation are

accurate, complete andcurrent.

Sources are properly cited.



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Thank You

Dr. Low Hui Min

[email protected]: 04-6535419

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Briefing Session PLG598 18 Jan 2013