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ITM Shah AlamMALAYSIA
University of Lancaster ENGLAND
Universiti Utara MalaysiaMALAYSIA
Universiti of ExeterENGLAND
Universiti Utara MalaysiaMALAYSIA
University of SaskatchewanCANADA
Universiti Sains MalaysiaMALAYSIA
Multimedia Synergy CorporationMALAYSIA
Universiti Utara MalaysiaMALAYSIA
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WHAT IS A THESIS
AN ARGUMENT
AN EXPOSITION OF AN ORIGINAL
PIECE OF RESEARCH
SOMETHING THAT COULD BE
PUBLISHED
Abstract
Title
References
GENERAL
PARTICULAR
PARTICULAR
GENERAL
THE STRUCTURETITLE
ABSTRACTCHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2-N:
BODY
CHAPTER N+1:
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHOOSING THE
TITLE
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Research on data mining
Contributions to Information Theory
Some research on job assignment in cluster
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A new framework for distributed computing
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Progenitor cells in dyslexic children with visual
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Mouse behaviour: A new method in improving
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The effects of blueTrack angle imaging on
the illuminating behavior in mouse
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http://ahsgs.uum.edu.my/index.php/current-student/thesis-guideline
Headings and subheadings
DIGITAL GRAPHIC NOVELS: ABSTRACTION AND
TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED NARRATIVE FOR LEARNING
ZULIKHA JAMALUDIN
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYUNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA
2016
Your title page
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Your name
Degree level
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D IntroductionA methodology for developing multimedia courseware
The changing roles and challenges for better quality of
education evolves the need for the development of diverse
and efficient teaching methods….
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In Malaysian education scenario, to accept the challenges
for a better quality of education, the government has
introduce many projects…
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Reaching back too far!
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1. The semantic meaning of the topic2. The operational definition of the keywords
appeared in the title3. The gap/problem4. The variables related to major problems5. The claim or the significance
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PRELIM LIT REV
formulate PROBLEMSTATEMENT
TYPE A /TYPE B
PROBLEM
evaluateTHE
RESEARCH
GAP
Inadequate
Mixed/limited results Bias
Inco
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FLAWS
The Gap!
(Source: Zulikha, J. (2011). Research methodology guides for scientific and technical fields)
LET’S DO THIS
Prepare your chapter
framework
Plan your argument
Change things later
Create a template based on UUM thesis format
Use the template and write 1. Title2. Chapter outline3. Chapter headings +
possible subheadings4. Points to be included
MASTER THETOOLS
Objectives must always be set AFTER having formulated good research questions
THE OBJECTIVE
Summarizes what is to be achieved by the study
Obtaining answers to research questions
serves to describe the AIMof your thesis
“The relationship between the
level of knowledge on
recommended IT policy and the
implemented IT status of IT
companies practicing ICT-
related business in Northern
Malaysia (Perak, Kedah, Perlis, Penang) is not known.”
“To analyse the association
between IT policy knowledge and
the implemented IT status of IT
companies practicing ICT-related
business in Northern Malaysia (Perak, Kedah, Perlis, Penang)”
PROBLEM OBJECTIVEprovide an accurate description
of the specific actions to be taken in order to reach the aim
…be framed in a singlesentence
…be framed in a singlesentence
MAIN (overall) OBJECTIVE
“I want to find the
answer to problem
A, by completing
action B”
states exactly how we
intend to address the
problem
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
“1. To assess the knowledge level among IT companies on the stipulated IT policy during practicing the ICT-
related business activities.
2.To assess the IT policy implementation status of IT companies performing ICT-
related business
3.To analyse the statistical association between IT
policy knowledge level and IT implementation status in
IT companies performing ICT-related business”
…detail action B through
a set of activities
(normally 2-4)
Each specific objective consists of
ONE infinitive sentence and should be phrased in a way
that makes it possible to draw a conclusion
from within the scope of the thesis.
Use infinitive verbs (or action verbs) such as:
THE OBJECTIVE
To compareTo generateTo analyseTo designTo developTo generateTo buildTo selectTo categoriseTo integrateTo transform
To understandTo studyTo viewTo identify:
Avoid these verbs
To separateTo synthesiseTo combineTo modifyTo rearrangeTo substituteTo planTo createTo locateTo distinguishTo document
Main objective
THE OBJECTIVE
More in numbers (2-4).
Aligned with RQs.
Specify what to be done in the study, where & for what purpose (within the scope).
One - Met through accomplishing all the specific objectives
Specific objectives
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DINGD
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ALIGNINGProblem statement
Research questionsRQ1
RQ2
RQ3
RQ4
RQ5
Retrieved from
Main objective
Specific objectivesRO1
RO2
RO3
Retrieved from
Map to
Achieved all
Answered by
Answered by
Answered by
To measure the effectiveness of DGN as one of the learning tools, from the perspective of IxD
IxD via digital graphic novels: Its user interface and narratives for learning
The effectiveness of digital graphic novels (DGN) is never measured from the perspective of IxDeventhough studies regards DGN as having materiality & multisensoriality characteristics which are crucial for most purposes and territories, specifically for students’ learning
Which elements of materiality and multisensoriality can be utilized to
measure DGN effectiveness?Create an IxD model for DGN
Develop a DGN prototype
Measure the effectiveness of DGN as a tool for learning
Retrieved from
Map to
Achieved all
Can those elements be mapped into 3 IxD diemensions to form an IxD model
for DGN?
Utilizing the multisensory approach, can the model be applied into a
working DGN prototype?
Using a classroom asessements’ survey, is it possible to achieve a better
learning effectiveness rate for DGN?
THE CONTRIBUTION
WHO
HOW
WHAT
BenefitGapNew
CO
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IBU
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Develop new theory Test new hypothesis
New solution (to an existing problem)
New territory
New methodology
JUSTIFICATIONS
SCOPE
ELEMENTS OF SCOPE
THE SCOPE
WITH LITERATURE BACK-UPS
This study aims at producing a method for detecting lies in
religious websites using familiar interaction design dimensions
Method Lies
Detection
IxD
dimension
Religious
sites
process
techniqueprocedure
Best
practice
pattern
entity
tools
text
video
animation
audio
graphic
combination
identify
highlight
capture
deleteupdate
dbase
activate
agent
Islam
Christian
HinduBudha
form
behaviour
content
combination
justification
justification
justification
justificationjustification
EXAMPLE
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Guided by RQ
TF & CF
Concept A
Concept B
Concept C
(related to
method)
Develop
relationship,
own thoughts
& ideas
Use THESE
words/phrase
Summary of major themes & controversiesSummary of strengths & weaknessesSummary that pulls together the entire reviewInsight into relationship between topics & larger field of discipline
Explain area of interest, show connections, introduce concepts, methods of selecting of reviewed material
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REFERENCES
Parenthetical citation
A broader scopeA narrower scopeA similar focus/approach/toneA slightly different focus/approach/toneAdaptsBreaks out the paradigmBypasses the debateConfusesContrary toContributes to the research onCriticizesElaboratesEnters the debateExplores/investigatesGoes beyondIn a different sphereIn agreement withIn confirmation of
THESE WORDS/PHRASES are usefulThey express specific types of relationship between ideas
REPORTINGVERBS
NEUTRALNOT CERTAINSTRONG
NOTES ON
Describe, show, reveal, demonstrate, note, point out, indicate, report, observe, state, believe…
Suggest, speculate, intimate, hypothesise, moot, imply, propose, recommend, postulate,…
Argue, claim, emphasise, contend, maintain, assert, theorise, deny, negate, refute, reject,challenge,…
Be Highly SELECTIVEEnsure that they support our
points (RQs)Choose the most recent
Use correct formattingDo not try to impress by
over-referencing
LITERATURE REVIEWNOTES ON
Least respected Most respected
TABLOIDS
Mingguan Wanita
POPULAR
Metro
Berita Harian
News straits
times
The Star
QUASI
Science
News
Solusi
PEER-REVIEWED
Journal
With impact factors
With SJR value
With Eigen Factor
With Copernicus value
…
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METHODSOverall study
Collect data
Analyse data
Overall study
Collect data
Analyse data
Overall study
Collect data
Analyse data
STATISTICS
INFORMATIONFACTS
DESCRIPTION
EXAMPLE
ILLUSTRATION
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FINDINGS
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CONCLUSIONFUTURE WORK
TTWYHATTEMPHASISE ON ACHIEVEMENT
BE HONEST ON LIMITATION SUGGEST WHAT/HOW TO
IMPROVE
&REFERENCING
67 CITE?
THE WORK HAS CREDIBILITY
CREDITS TO ORIGINAL AUTHORS
AVOID PLAGIARISM
Ign
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REFERENCE
PARENTHETICAL CITATION/IN-TEXT CITATION
According to Jones & Alford (2005) and Westlow (2009), global warming is caused by the emissions from cans of spray cheese.
Recent studies claim that global warming is caused by the emissions from cans of spray cheese (Jones & Alford, 2005; Westlow, 2009).
According to Jones and Alford (2005) and Westlow (2009), global warming is caused by the emissions from cans of spray cheese.ORRecent studies claim that global warming is caused by the emissions from cans of spray cheese (Jones & Alford, 2005; Westlow, 2009).
Jone, A. J. & Alford, K. (2005). Global warming and the current climate. Climate Trends. 25(3). 56-64.
Westlow, S. R. (2009). The world is warmer. New York: Thomson.
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