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Final Year Project (FYP) 1

Briefing for FYP 1

Specially for students of HC00 & HC05

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Introduction

The aim of the final year project is to test the student’s ability to apply the knowledge learned over the years of the course.

The emphasis for final year projects may be on the development of a software product or on academic research. Topics for final year projects can, therefore, cover a wide variety of areas.

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Introduction cont…

Even though these topics cover different areas, the work involved includes: Identify a problem area (i.e. project topic)

and main objectives of the project. Submit a proposal articulating clearly the

aims and objectives of the project. Research and/or analyze the project area

to gain an understanding of the work involved.

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Introduction cont…

Design, implement and test a solution if appropriate.

Write a manual which clearly documents the project and, if appropriate, how each of the above stages were carried out.

Present the project.

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Introduction cont…

Starting next semester, FYP 1 will be graded with 3 credits.

Students are advised to approach lecturers to discuss about project domain and title before semester break.

During semester break, start finding relevant information and preparing the project proposal.

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Milestones

Milestones for FYP 1 is as tabulated in Table 1.0

Pay attention to the tasks and the due date for completing those tasks

Always refer to your supervisor for latest information and updates

Week Task

1&2 Submit proposal

5 Resubmit rejected proposal (if applicable)

8 Progress report 1 to supervisorChapter 1 & Chapter 2

12 Project 1 Report to supervisor and examiner

Chapter 1 to Chapter 3Chapter 4: Preliminary ResultsGantt Chart for project 1References

13 Project 1 presentation

15 Amended/Corrected Report to examiner

Table 1.0: Milestones for FYP1

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Proposal

Must contain Project title Introduction Project background Project objectives and scope Literature Review Methodology

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Progress Report

Chapter 1: Introduction Provides introduction to the project/

research, objectives, scope and problem background.

Chapter 2: Literature Review Reviews researches done or/and existing

systems/ applications that are related to the project. Can also include techniques/ methods/equipments or technologies that will be applied on the project.

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Progress Report

Progress report acts as a tool to inform your supervisor regarding your project progress.

Inform your supervisor regarding problems faced, changes to project and justify the need for change, completed stages or tasks.

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Project 1 Report

Title page Abstract Abstrak Table of Content List of Tables List of Figures Chapter 1 & Chapter 2

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Project 1 Report cont…

Chapter 3: Methodology Reports approaches and overall

framework taken in building the system/application or research. Can also contain techniques/ approaches that will be applied in the design and implementation of the project/research. This chapter can also contain justification regarding the methods/approaches used and software and hardware requirements.

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Project 1 Report cont…

Chapter 4: Preliminary Results For research-based project - report

early experiments/testing done and expected results

For system/application-based project - application’s mock up or sample GUI

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Project 1 Report cont…

References Refer to Gaya UMS for the format of

writing references Gantt Chart

Drawn using Microsoft Project Appendices

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Project 1 Report cont..

Report format Follow Gaya UMS and guidelines given

for report contents Tahoma Font 11 1.5 spacing Etc…

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Project 1 Report cont…

Submit 2 copies of the project report to Pejabat Am 1 on/before due date One to supervisor One to examiner

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Presentation

Students are required to prepare presentation slides for the presentation

The slides is summarization of project 1 report with clearly stated project background, problem statements, objectives, scopes, literature reviews, methodology and preliminary results

Sample slides will be provided later.

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Presentation cont…

Students who failed to present for FYP will automatically failed the project unless with written letter/ supporting documents justifying the reasons of absent before scheduled presentation.

Students who failed to finish FYP during presentation and request for delayed presentation/ extend presentation will be penalized.

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Presentation cont…

For student who wishes to extend their presentation, a maximum period of two weeks will be given to complete the project. If failed to complete the project on time, they will be graded as SM and have to extend another semester or more accordingly.

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Amendment/Correction

Students are required to correct/amend the report as pointed out by the examiner and presented/submit to the examiner before week 15

Students failed to do so will be penalized accordingly (Fail? Extend project 1??)

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Other

Students are advised to meet and discuss with their respective supervisor at least three times (or more) per FYP1 or FYP2. Those who failed to do so (if requested by supervisor) will be barred from project presentation and have to extend to next semester.

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Other cont…

Students who were found to plagiarize in their FYP will fail the project automatically. Further action might be taken by school regarding this matter.

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Final Words

Supervisor IS Someone who provide guidelines on

how and what you must do in your project

Someone who give you ideas and comment on how to improve your system/application

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Final Words cont…

Supervisor IS NOT Someone who supposed to teach and

solve your programming problems. Someone who supposed to find and

give you sample source code. Someone who supposed to remind,

remind and remind you about the due dates (and beg you for) submitting project reports.

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The end

STRIVE TO EXCELL!

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