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RESEARCH PROJECT

GUIDELINES

Student Reference

UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMANFACULTY OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

andFACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

Guide to the Preparation 2

PREFACE

The preparation of a research project is a complex and tedious process. It involves

numerous steps beginning with the submission of a research proposal and ending with the

binding of the paper. With proper planning and the aid of modern typing and printing

technologies, the preparation of the research project can be a very satisfying and rewarding

exercise.

This guide is meant to help students of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in

the preparation of their research paper. The guide includes the technical specifications,

format, and method of bibliographic citation.

As indicated by the title, this document is meant to be a guide and it is up to the

students to adapt it to the demands of their respective disciplines. It is hoped that with this

guide, a certain measure of uniformity can be achieved in the preparation of the project.

Students are encouraged to consult regularly with their project supervisors on all matters.

Thus, although this guide is prepared by referring to the format of APA (American

Psychological Association), other formats appropriate to the respective disciplines are

allowed. For the APA, more information can be found at the Publication Manual of the

American Psychological Association, fifth edition while for the other formats, the respective

manuals should be referred to. Similarly, this guide uses the English Language to exemplify

the principles given; however, other languages appropriate to the students’ discipline of study

should be used.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PagePREFACE 2

CHAPTER

I GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF RESEARCH PROJECT

5

Introduction 5Submission of Research Project 5Technical Specifications 5

Typeface and Font Size 5Page header 5Margins 5Spacing 5Pagination 5Paper 6Binding 6

II FORMAT OF RESEARCH PROJECT 7Title Page 8Preface I Acknowledgements 8Approval Sheet 8Abstract 9Tables of Contents 9List of Tables 9List of Figures 9List of Plates 9List of Abbreviations 9Text of Research Project

Body of Research Project 10Note on Last Paragraphs 11Tables 11Illustrations 11Footnotes 12Quotation in the text 12References 12Appendices 12

Ill WRITING CONVENTIONS 13Units of Measure 13Numbers 13Elliptical Mark 13Use of Symbol for Percentage 14Policy on Direct Quotation 14

IV EVALUATION 15Supervisor 15Assessment 15Academic Dishonesty! Plagiarism 16

V CONCLUSION 17


APPENDIXA1 Cover of the Project 18A2 Title Page 19B Acknowledgements 20C Declaration 21

D Approval form 22E Table of Contents 23

F List of Tables 24G List of Graphs 25H Example of Table 26I Example of Figure 27J Examples of Reference 28

K Research Project Evaluation Form 29 -31L Research Project Evaluation Form(Literature-

based Projects)32 -33

M Checklist 34-36


CHAPTER 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF RESEARCH PROJECT

Introduction

This guide is to help undergraduate students of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in

the preparation of their research paper. It deals only with the format of research paper and

some writing conventions.

Submission of Research Project

As prescribed by the University, students should submit two bound copies of their

research project to the Faculty Office on or before the given deadline. A soft-copy in the form

of a compact disc should also be submitted. Marks will be deducted for late submission.

Typeface and Font Size

The entire text of the project, including headings and page numbers, must be

produced with the same font or typeface. The font size should be 12 points, Times New

Roman. Use italics for letters used as statistical symbols or algebraic variables and some test

scores and scales (see APA manual for more information, pp. 100-103).

Page Headers

Use the first two or three words from the title in the upper right-hand corner above or

five spaces to the left of the page numbers. Page headers should be included in the text body

(introduction, method, results, discussion, references and appendices). Font size should be 12

points and in sentence case (e.g. Individual Differences).

Margins

The left, top and bottom margins should be 1 inch.

Spacing

The research paper should be typed double-spaced.

Pagination

Pages should be numbered consecutively throughout the paper, including pages for

tables, figures and appendices. Each appendix should be identified separately using a big

letter (A, B, C). The pages of the appendices should also be numbered accordingly. Page

numbers should appear by themselves and should not be bracketed, hyphenated or

accompanied by other decorative devices.

Preliminary pages preceding Chapter I must carry page numbers in small Roman

numerals (i, ii).


Page 1 begins with the first page of the Introduction (or Chapter I). The numbering of

this page is made at the top right corner (about 25 mm from the top) preceded by page header

(12pts,New Times Roman).

Paper

White simili paper (80 g.s.m.) or paper of equivalent quality should be used. Paper

should be of A4 size (210 mm x 297m).

Binding

When the research project has been completed and all necessary signatures obtained,

the candidate should seek the service of a reliable binder. All copies should be checked

carefully to ensure that all pages are in correct order.

The research project should be bound with hard covers. The binding should be of a

fixed kind in which pages are permanently secured. The covers should have sufficient rigidity

to support the weight of the work when standing on a shelf. All research projects are to be

fully bound in UTAR BLUE.

The following should be lettered in gold from the head to the foot of the research

spine, using a 12-point font:

Project/Research title (abridged version);

Faculty and

Year of submission

The following particulars should be provided on the thesis cover, using 12- point gold

block font:

(i) Full title of research project;

(ii) Full name of author;

(iii) Degree for which the research project is submitted;

(iv) Faculty / centre in which the project was conducted;

(v) Name of the institution to which research project is submitted; and

(vi) Month and year of submission.

(Refer to Appendix A1, p. 18)


CHAPTER II

FORMAT OF RESEARCH PROJECT

Research projects are generally composed of three main divisions: the preliminary

pages or front matter; the text or main body, usually divided into parts, chapters and sections;

and the ending pages or back matter.

The preliminary pages or front matter includes the title page, preface,

acknowledgements, abstract, declaration, table of contents, list of tables, figures, graphs,

maps, diagrams, plates and abbreviations.

The ending pages include references and appendices.

The following is an example of how various pages in a research project, from

preliminary of front matter to ending pages or back matter, are arranged. We recommended

that this sequencing be used as guide, although not every research project includes all the

items listed below:

Item Remarks

preliminary pages

1. Blank leaf -

2. Title page Not to be paginated

3. Acknowledgement Not to be paginated and not listed in Table of Contents4. Approval sheet

5. Abstract To be paginated as i, ii, iii… and listed in Table of Contents 6. Declaration

7. Table of Contents

8. List of Tables

9. List of Graphs

10. List of Plates

11. List of Abbreviations

Main body (sections)

12. Introduction To be paginated as 1, 2, 3 …13. Literature Review

14. Methodology

15. Findings & Analysis

16. Discussion & Conclusion

Ending 17 Reference

18. Appendices


Title Page

This page (refer to Appendix A2, p. 19), includes the following information:

(i) Full title of research paper;

(ii) Full name of author;

(iii) Degree for which the research paper is submitted;

(iv) Faculty / centre in which research was conducted;

(v) Name of the institution to which research paper is submitted; and

(vi) Month and year of submission.

The title should describe the content of the research papered accurately and concisely.

Acknowledgements

Preface or Acknowledgements (refer to Appendix B, p. 20) may contain all or some

of the following information:

(i) Explanatory notes or reasons for doing the study (usually in Preface);

(ii) Acknowledgement of guidance and assistance from individuals and institutions

(usually in Acknowledgements).

For research paper, PREFACE is optional while ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is

generally preferred. The acknowledgements can be written in the first person (e.g. I should

like to thank...), or the third person (e.g. The author wishes to acknowledge...).

Declaration

This sheet contains declaration made by the author on the authenticity of the work.

The paper work must have a minimum word-count of 6,500 and a maximum of 10,000

words. Reference and appendices are not included in the word-count. This sheet must be

signed by the student (refer to appendix C, p. 21).

Approval Sheet

This sheet bears the signature of the Supervisor and Examiner certifying approval of

the research paper (refer to Appendix D, p. 22).


Abstract

The abstract is a digest of the entire research project and should be given the same

careful attention as the main text. Reference to literature is not normally made in the abstract.

Abbreviations or acronyms must be preceded by the full term at the first use.

An abstract should not normally exceed 200 words. It includes a brief statement of the

problem, a concise description of the research method and design, summary of major findings

including the significance or the lack of it, and conclusions. The abstract must be written in

one paragraph.

Table of Contents

The Table of Contents immediately follows and it lists in sequence, with

corresponding page numbers, all relevant subdivisions of the research paper, including the

titles of chapters, sections and subsections; the bibliography or reference list; the list of

abbreviations and other functional parts of the whole paper; the appendices (if any); and the

index (if provided). A Table of Contents should not be listed in the Table of Contents itself

(refer to Appendix E, p. 23).

List of Tables

This list shows the exact titles or captions of all tables in the text and appendices,

together with the beginning page number for table (refer to Appendix F, p. 24).

List of Figures

This includes graphs, maps, or illustrations of other kinds. The exact title or caption

and its corresponding page number is listed. Figures should be numbered consecutively

throughout the paper, including those in the appendices (refer to Appendix G, p. 25).

List of Plates

Full-page illustrations, especially photographs, are usually called plates. The list, if

any, follows the List of Figures, and is numbered consecutively throughout the research

paper.

List of Abbreviations

If an assortment of abbreviations and acronyms (e.g. FAO, DOA, MARDI, PORIM)

is used in the research paper, it is best to list them in a List of Abbreviations with their

meanings, even though the full names are given at the first mention in the text. This list


serves as ready reference to readers not familiar with the abbreviations. Universally

recognized symbols (°C, cm, mm, kg) need not be listed.

Body of Research Project

The body of a research projectr normally consists of the following headings or

chapters:

Introduction. The introductory chapter opens with an introduction that presents the

specific problem under study and describes the research strategy. You need to develop the

background through literature review, which is a critical review of literature related to the

topic. It is meant to act as a base for the experimental or analytical section of the research

project.

Literature selected must be up to date, analyzed and synthesized logically. It is not a

mere summary of works of different authors.

After you have introduced the problem and developed the background material, you

are in a position to explain your approach to solving the problem. At this point, a definition of

the variables and a formal statement of your hypotheses give clarity to the paper. Clearly

develop the rationale for each hypothesis (see APA manual p. 15).

If you want to organize your paper with different levels of headings, you need to

follow the format of APA’s heading style. Major headings within chapters (primary

headings) are CENTERED in uppercase (level 1). Level 2: flush left, italicized, Upper &

Lowercase. Level 3: indented, italicized, lowercase, ending with a period.

Method. It describes the methods and techniques used. It may also contain

validation of methods used. In social science, a theoretical framework is generally included.

You have to divide the method section into labeled subsections. These usually include

descriptions of the participants or subjects, the apparatus (or materials), and the procedure

(see APA manual p. 17).

Results. It presents a complete account of results and analyses of the study in

the form of figures, tables or text so that the key information is highlighted (see APA manual

p. 20)

Discussion. The Discussion section discusses the results of the study in relation to

the hypotheses. It highlights the main findings, their significance and implications To

distinguish from the abstract, this section generally sums up the findings, discussion,


conclusions and recommendations of the study. A separate chapter for this is common in

technological (see APA manual p. 26).

Note on Last Paragraphs

The last paragraph of any page should comprise at least two lines of text. In other

words, any heading appearing near the bottom of a page should be followed by at least two

lines of text. It this cannot be done, push the heading and the line to the next page.

If the last paragraph of a page has to be continued on the next page, make sure that at

least two line of the text appear on the next page.

Tables

Tables are numbered consecutively (with Arabic numerals) throughout the research

paper (including text and appendices). There are two possible numbering schemes: either (a)

number them consecutively throughout the thesis, or (b) number them by chapter, e.g. Table

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 and so on. No research paper may have two different tables called

“Table 1”. All tables are to be listed under LIST OF TABLES in the preliminary pages

(including tables appearing in the appendices). Tables should be placed after their mention in

the text. Short tables should not stand alone on a page.

Type the word Table and its Arabic numeral flush left at the top of the table. Double-

space and begin the table title flush left, capitalizing the initial letter of the principal words

and italicizing the title. If the title is longer than one line, double-space between lines, and

begin subsequent lines flush left under the first line.

Double-space all notes at the end of the table flush left. Table sources and notes

should be placed directly below the table (not at the bottom of the page). Use superscript

symbols (e.g. ‘ ***) or lowercase letters, (e.g. a, b, c) but never numerals for table footnotes

(see Appendix H, p. 26).

Illustrations

Illustrations include maps, charts, graphs, diagrams and photographs. Photographs are

normally called PLATES, while the rest are called FIGURES. Each of these categories is

numbered consecutively throughout the thesis, including those in the appendices. Illustrations

should be of good quality. The trend now is to use computers.

The figure or plate number and caption should be typed below the illustration using

Arabic numerals and lowercase, except for proper nouns and first letters of principal words. If


preferred, “down-style” can also be used in which all letters are of lowercase except proper

nouns and first letter in caption. Illustrations should be inserted near their mention in the text.

If an illustration occupies an entire page, the caption may be typed on the left- hand

facing page (reverse side blank), which is counted but not paginated. The right-hand page in

landscape format should have the top of the illustration at the binding edge. The illustration

number should be typed in standard text position. Illustrations should conform to standard

margin requirements (see Appendix I p. 27).

Footnotes

Try not to use footnotes as explanatory device. In most case, it is better to integrate an

article by presenting important information in the text rather than in a footnote (see APA

manual p. 202).

Quotation in the Text

Material directly quoted from another author’s works should be reproduced word for

word. Examples of quotation can be found at APA manual, p. 117.

References

The reference list provides the information necessary to identify and retrieve each

source. Only list the references that were used in the project.

Different reference style can be found at the Publication Manual of the American

Psychological Association, 5th edition (chap 4, pp. 215-281) (see Appendix J, p. 28) .

Appendices

An appendix or appendices, if any, are placed after the reference list or bibliography.

Details of the appendices are listed by type in the Table of Contents. Appendices include

original data, summary, side-line or preliminary tests, tabulations, tables that contain data of

lesser importance, very lengthy quotations, supporting decisions, forms and documents,

computer printouts and other pertinent documents. Appendix materials should be grouped by

type, e.g. Appendix A: Questionnaire, Appendix B: Original Data, Appendix C: Result.


CHAPTER III

WRITING CONVENTIONS

Units of Measure

Use internationally recognized abbreviations for units of measure, such as:

20 milliliters (20m1)

5 kilogram (5 kg)

20 kilometer (20 km)

2.5 hectare (2.5 ha)

3.7 metric toned (3.7 mt)

45 parts per million (45ppm)

12 gram (12g)

500 U.S. Dollars (USD500)

3.4 metric tone/ hectare (3.4 mt/ha)

The numbers before the measurement units should not be spelled out, e.g. 5 kg, not

five kg even if they are below 100 (see below), unless they are the first words of sentences.

Numbers

Write out all numbers less than ten unless they are attached to units of measure (e.g. 5

kg, 10 ml). Use figures for 10 or more than 10. If a sentence with a number, write the number

in words, e.g. “Three hundred and eighty-five farmers were sampled from the study area.”

If you are using a series of figures, use numerals:

(a) In the room there were 4 chairs, 12 boxes, 13 books, 10 files, 9 umbrella and 8 pair

of shoes.

(b) The number of taxi permits issued during the past five years was 8, 53, 27, 38, 52

and 90.

Elliptical Mark

Writers use ellipsis to show an omission from quoted material. The ellipsis consists of

three-spaced full stops (...). When an ellipsis follows a sentence, it appears as four full stops

(...) — one full stop marks the end of the sentence and the other three signals the omission.

For example:

Coombs (1985) wrote about the conference:


The conference at Williamsburg .. .agreed that the world educational crisis

sketched in the document was real....

Use of Symbol for Percentage

The symbol % may be used in place of percent, e.g. 27.3% and typed without a space.

If the candidate prefers to write 27.3 percent in full, then consistency should be maintained

throughout. In tables, the abbreviation pct may be used at the head of a table column to mean

percent.

Policy on Direct Quotations

Direct quotations must be reduced at all costs, except in some fields such as literature

(e.g. quotations from Shakespeare). Extensive use of direct quotations can be quite irritating,

especially is the quotations appear in a language other that that used in the paper. For

example, a research paper written in English should not quote materials directly in another

language (e.g. Bahasa Melayu, Tagalog). The candidate must learn to synthesize materials in

other languages and paraphrase them in his own words and style, an ability which is required

in graduate education.


CHAPTER IV

EVALUATION

Supervisor

The supervisor may wish to see samples of the research project in draft form before

submission and may express view on these. Such comments are intended to help candidates

to see their work as another reader sees it but it is entirely up to the candidates to decide upon

the form and content of the research paper. All supervisees are expected to consult with their

supervisors based on the arranged schedule. Each Supervisee, as a guide, has been allocated a

30 minutes consultation every fortnightly.

It is NOT the job of the supervisor to proof read candidate’s work before or after

typing or to ensure the correctness of English grammar and spelling. Candidates should not

expect their supervisors to read every word in draft form and provide detailed comments

since he or she must be careful to ensure that the final result is student’s own work and not

that of the supervisor.

The end product should be the candidate’s ability to complete a major piece of

research work, with some guidance, but largely self-motivated and with a minimum of

supervision and able to carry out research almost independently.

Assessment

The final paper shall be marked by the supervisor based on the following marking

scheme:

Component Percentage

Abstract 5

Introduction 10

Literature Review 20

Methodology 10

Findings & Analysis 20

Discussion & Conclusion 20

Language & Organisation 15

TOTAL 100


Academic Dishonesty / Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the submission or presentation of work, in any form, which is

not one’s own, without acknowledgement of the sources. If a candidate obtains information

or ideas from an outside source, that source must be acknowledged. Another rule to follow is

that any direct quotation must be placed in quotation marks, and the source immediately

cited.

Plagiarism is also defined as copying all or part of the work of another student(s) of

current or previous batch of this University or another Higher Learning Institution.

The University’s Degree and other Academic Awards are given in recognition of the

candidate’s personal achievement. Plagiarism is therefore considered as an act of academic

fraudulence and an offence against the University’s discipline. Cheating, plagiarism, illicit

collaboration and misrepresentation of one’s own work will not be tolerated. The penalties

for such offences are failure in the exam, paper, assignment, etc., or failure of the

Unit/Course.


CHAPTER V

CONCLUSION

The University does not insist that all research projects be sent to professional editors.

However, candidates are reminded that the University accepts only research projects that are

reasonably free of errors. Supervisors cannot be held responsible for errors in the research

project.

The general format, abstract, bibliographic citations, etc. of the research paper are

required to follow a standard style acceptable to scholars in the candidate’s chosen discipline.

The University stresses on consistency and accuracy. A candidate who follows this guide is

not likely to face many problems in having his / her research project accepted.

The University wishes all candidates the very best in their research and their endeavor

in completing the research project.


Appendix A 1 (Paper Cover)

(UTAR LOGO) gold outline

A STUDY OF STUDENTS’ EVALUATION ON THEIR PARENTS

WITH OR WITHOUT SON-PREFERENCE ATTITUDE

All letterings in gold

WONG DA WAI

Hard cover: UTAR blue

A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN

PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ______________________________

FACULTY OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

JAN. 2009


Appendix A2(Paper Title Page)

A STUDY OF STUDENTS’ EVALUATION ON THEIR PARENTS

WITH OR WITHOUT SON-PREFERENCE ATTITUDE

WONG DA WAI

A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN

PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ______________________________

FACULTY OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

JAN. 2009


Appendix B

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

It would be impossible to complete this thesis without the assistance and cooperation

of a host of individuals and organization. I am therefore deeply thankful to Ahmad Ridzuan

Samsudin (Help Counseling Center), Wilson Wong (Malaysia Counseling Center), Syed

Anuar Bin Syed Ali (Positive Counseling Center) and Yeoh Guan Jin (Psychological Health

Concern).

I am deeply grateful to my parents for their warm and sweet encouragement as well as

their understanding. Besides, I must give special thanks to several friends whose continuous

support and wise counsel I value and appreciate immeasurably: Chin Nyiuk Syarm, Lee Seh

Lee, Liew Chew Yeen, Tee Chin Boon, Yong Suik Ping, Law Hui Sin and Quak Yi Fang;

and Chin Kiang Lin, who gave me strong moral support.

To every one of you, I thank you. This thesis has been completed by having all of

your efforts and contributions.

WONG DA WAI


Appendix C

DECLARATION

I declare that the material contained in this paper is the end result of my own work and that

due acknowledgement has been given in the bibliography and references to ALL sources be

they printed, electronic or personal.

Name : WONG DA WAI

Student ID: 02UAB00107

Signed : ____________________

Date : 15th May 2009


Appendix D

Approval Form

This research paper attached hereto, entitled “Title of Research Paper” prepared and

submitted by” Candidate’s Name” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology is hereby accepted.

_____________________ Date:_____________

Supervisor

Supervisor’s name


Appendix E

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

ABSTRACT i

DECLARATION ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS iii

LIST OF TABLES iv

LIST OF GRAPHS v

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS vi

CHAPTERS

I INTRODUCTION 1

Subheading 7

Subheading 8

Subheading 10

II LITERATURE REVIEW 20

Subhead 20

Subhead 21

Subhead 22

II METHODOLOGY 23

Subhead 23

Subhead 24

Subhead 25

III FINDINGS & ANALYSIS 26

Subhead 27

Subhead 28

IV DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION 30

Subheading 35

Subheading 39

REFERENCES 40

Appendix A Title 43

Appendix B Title 44


Appendix F

LIST OF TABLES

Tables Page

1 Title 11

2 Title 13

3 Title 15

4 Title 17


Appendix G

LIST OF GRAPHS

Graphs Page

1 Caption 12

2 Caption 14

3 Caption 16

4 Caption 18


Appendix H

Example of Table


Appendix I

Example of Figure


Appendix J

Examples of reference

1. Journal article

Jackson, S., Bijstra, J. & Oostra, L. (1998). Adolescents’ perceptions of communication

with parents relative to specific aspects of relationships with parents and personal

development. Journal of adolescent, 21(3), 305-322.

2. Book

Paloutzian, R. F. (1996). Invitation to the psychology of religion (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn

and Bacon.

3. Web document on university program or department Web site

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. (1999). Revised HIV/AIDS estimate for the West

Pacific Region. Retrieved July 2, 1999, from http:// www.who.org.ph

/technical/unit/STD/surveillancereport/sr-13/Article1.htm.

4. Journal article from database

Hien, D., & Honeyman, T. (2000). A closer look at the drug abuse-maternal aggression

link. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 15, 503-522. Retrieved May 20, 2000,

from ProQuest database.

5. Article or chapter in an edited book

Shea, J. D. (1992). Chaos and attitudes. In J. F. Eiser (Ed.), Religion and mental

health (pp. 70-84). New York: Oxford University Press.


Appendix K

Faculty of Creative Industries

Research Project Evaluation Form

Supervisor / Reviewer:___________________________________________________________________

Student’s Name :____________________________________________________________________

Student ID :____________________________________________________________________

Programmme :____________________________________________________________________

Research Project Title:___________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Instruction:Please score each descriptor based on the scale provided below: (1 = very poor, 2 = poor, 3 = average, 4 = good and 5 = very good)

Abstract (5%) Score Convert1. Adequately describes the entire project2. States clearly the research problem3. Describe briefly and clearly the approach/methodology of the study4. Highlights the outcomes/significance of the study

SumSubtotal (sum / 4)

Remark:

Introduction (10%)1. Fitting introduction to the subject of the study2. Concepts/definitions well explained3. Scope of study well described4. Statement of the research problem/ research questions Sum

Subtotal (sum / 2)Remark:

Literature Review (20%)1. Early works published on the subject 2. Latest research/ work done in the area of study


3. Explication of theories used4. Constructive discussion on publications in relation to the topic of study Sum

Subtotal (sum *1)Remark:

Methodology (10%)1. Research method explained clearly(inclusive of clear explanation of

sampling techniques used, where applicable only)2. Appropriate research design / framework/questionnaire

SumSubtotal (sum * 1)

Remark:

Findings & Analysis (20%)1. Data analysis is appropriate2. Data analysis is detailed3. Pertinent use of diagrams/tables/graphs, correlated with content/ Analysis supported by evidence4. Clear interpretation, well explained Sum

Subtotal (sum * 1)Remark:

Discussion & Conclusion (20%)1. Appropriate; related to the objective of the study2. Findings related to broader issues & recommendations for further research3. Shortcomings of the study & recommendations for future study4. Conclusion is apt, clear


Remark:


Language & Organization (15%)1. Correct use of English and technical language2. APA format is followed3. Comprehensiveness of content and presentation


Remark:

TOTAL 100%

Penalty: maximum 10 marks for late submission or poor attendance for consultation with supervisor

FINAL MARK

100%

**Overall Comments:

Signature: ________________________ Date: __________________

Notes: (1) Sum: The sum of scores for the chapter(2) Subtotal: Convert scores from the sum of scores for the chapter (3) Total: The summation of all subtotal score

**It’s compulsory for the supervisor/reviewer to give the overall comments for the research project with A & F grading.


Appendix L

FYP Evaluation Form (Literature–based projects)

Supervisor:_________________________________________________________________

Name:_____________________________________________________________________

Student ID:__________________________________________________________________

Program:___________________________________________________________________

ProjectTitle:_________________________________________________________________

AbstractI. Adequately describe the entire thesis

II. State clearly the research problemIII. Describe briefly the approach to the research/

work/studyIV. Highlight the outcome/significance of the study

(impart sufficient depth in argument/discussion)

5 marks

Context/BackgroundI. Background of author and text

II. Information about genre and/or historical time period of the text

III. Information about theory/theories used to analyze the text e.g. feminist/Marxist/etc. if any

IV. Awareness of academic debates/discussions of text or theories used

15 marks

Close Reading/AnalysisI. Original close reading that extends and expands

our understanding of the textII. Analysis that is precise and well-supported by

textual evidenceIII. Adheres to objectives of the project

30 marks

Relationship of issues/themes to the entire textI. Relating close reading analysis to the text as a

wholeII. Looking at broader issues/themes in the text and

their significance

10 marks

Relationship of text to other works by the same author (if any) or in the same genre

I. Able to relate text to other works or similar themes/issues explored by same author

II. Able to relate text to works in the same genre

10 marks


OrganizationI. Ideas well organized and flow smoothlyII. Ideas in each chapter are coherent and self-

contained. III. Relationship of chapter analysis to the thesis as a

whole is well-elaborated and logical

10 marks

LanguageI. Correct use of grammar and punctuation

II. Correct use of technical language15 marks

Presentation of ProjectI. References/appendices correctly citedII. Thesis handed in on time and complete

5 marks

TOTAL 100 MARKS ____________________

Comments:____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________ Date: __________________


Appendix M

Checklist

Whole the project Done1 Font size = 12 points [ ]2 Font type = Times New Roman [ ]3 No bold [ ]4 Italic for statistical symbols [ ]5 Margins = the left, top and bottom margins should be 1 inch. [ ]6 Spacing = double-spaced [ ]7 A4 paper [ ]8 No justification for APA; Justification for M LA ETC. [ ]

9Number of words = 6,500 to 10,000words (exclude reference and appendices) [ ]

Abstract1 Not more than 200 words [ ]2 No tab and in one paragraph [ ]3 Include the following information [ ]

a. Statement of the problem,b. A concise description of participants, the research method and designc. Summary of major findingsd. Conclusions and suggestion

Level of writing1 Level one (title of each section) = CENTERED in uppercase [ ]2 Level two = flush left, italicized, Title case [ ]3 Level three = indented, italicized, sentence case, ending with a period [ ]

[ ]Appendix [ ]

1Appendix materials should be grouped by type, e.g. Appendix A: Questionnaire; Appendix B: Original Data; Appendix C: Result [ ]

2 Every appendix group starts from a new page [ ]

Table 1 Tables are numbered consecutively (with Arabic numerals) [ ]

throughout the research paper (including text and appendices), such as Table 1, Table 2

2 Format:a. Type the word Table and its Arabic numeral [ ]b. Flush left at the top of the table. [ ]c. Double-space [ ]d. Begin the table title flush left, [ ]e. Sentence case [ ]f. Italicizing the title. [ ]g. Insert into text, [ ]


h. Not more than 1 table in a page [ ]

Figure1 Figures are numbered consecutively (with Arabic numerals)

throughout the research paper (including text and appendices), such asFigure 1, Figure 2… [ ]

2 Format:a. Type the word Figure and its Arabic numeral [ ]b. Flush left at the bottom of the Figure. [ ]c. Follow by the Figure caption flush left, [ ]d. Sentence case [ ]e. Italicizing the caption. [ ]f. Insert into text, [ ]g. Not more than 1 figure in a page [ ]

Page header1 First two or three words from the title [ ]2 Upper right-hand corner [ ]3 Sentence case [ ]4 12 points times new roman [ ]5 After page header, leave 2-5 spaces, follow by page number [ ]6 Start from introduction to the last page of appendices [ ]

Pagination

1Blank leaf, title page, acknowledgement and approval sheet = No pagination [ ]

2 Abstract, declaration, table of contents, list of tables, list of graphs, list of plates and list of abbreviations = To be paginated as i, ii, iii… [ ]

3Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings & Analysis, Discussion & Conclusion, References and Appendices = To be paginated as 1, 2, 3 [ ]

Table of content

1Blank leaf, title page, acknowledgement and approval sheet = not be listed [ ]

Research spine1 12-point, Times New Roman [ ]2 Lettered in gold [ ]3 Include the followings: [ ]

a. Project/Research title (abridged version);b. Faculty andc. Year of submission

Project cover1 12- point, Times New Roman [ ]2 Lettered in gold [ ]3 ALL in UPPER CASE [ ]4 Include the followings [ ]


a. University logob. Title of thesisc. Name of candidate;d. Degree;e. Facultyf. Name of universityg. Month and year of submission.

Submission1 Two bound copies of research project to supervisor [ ]2 A soft-copy in the form of a compact disc to supervisor [ ]3 Signed the declaration [ ]4 Signed the approval sheet by supervisor [ ]

Documents

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