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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
Criteria Area very
poo
r
poor
good
very
goo
d
Exc
elle
nce
1 2 3 4 5
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
Ver
y P
oor
Poo
r
Goo
d
Ver
y G
ood
Exc
elle
nce
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
Ver
y P
oor
Poo
r
Goo
d
Ver
y G
ood
Exc
elle
nce
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
y P
oor
Poo
r
Goo
d
Ver
y G
ood
Exc
elle
nce
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.:……………………
ii
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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
iii
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Appendix G5: Acknowledgement
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to thank the following……………..
iv
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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
v
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Appendix G7: List of Tables
LIST OF TABLES
Page No. Table 1: Title Table 2: Title
vi
30
Appendix G8: List of Figures
LIST OF FIGURES
Page No. Figure 1: Title Figure 2: Title
Page No. (Roman)
31
Appendix G9: Abstract
ABSTRACT
(Summary)
Page No. (Roman)
32
Appendix G10: Main Body (Chapters)
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1
33
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