BRIEFING: RESEARCH PROJECT 1 (CHE687, CBE684 & CGE680) RESEARCH PROJECT 2 (CHE697, CBE694 & CGE 690) [EH220,

EH221, EH222, EH223]

9 Oct 2013

RP1 Coordinator (EH220 & EH221) Atikah Kadri Level PA-A11-10A 03-55436319 RP2 Coordinators (EH220 & EH221) Dr. Noor Fitrah Abu Bakar Level PA-A11-7C 03-55436224 RP Coordinators (EH222) Miradatul Najwa Mohd Rodhi PA-A9

RP COORDINATORS

03-55436488

RP1 Coordinator (EH223) Arina Sauki Geology Lab, Level 5 03-55448010

RRP2 Coordinator (EH223)

NurHashimah Alias / Hossein Hamidi

Geology Lab, Level 5/ B5-A10-7

03-55448007/ 03-55448006

INTRODUCTION

Selected title Supervisor

CHE697 RP2
2 semesters

CHE687 RP1

CHE687 RESEARCH PROJECT 1

Students must carry out research in selected topics with lecturers supervision Weekly consultation with supervisor monitoring record Students must follow milestones as in the Gantt Chart Students must prepare log book Expected deliverables: Final report consists of : Abstract/Summary Introduction Literature Review Research Methodology Presentation (evaluated by the supervisor(s))

RP1 GANTT CHART

WEEK
Titles are released to students for selection Names of supervisor released to student Project framework submission
W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17

ACTIONS
Supervisor Coordinator Coordinator Student Student Coordinator Student Supervisor & Coordinator Student Coordinator

Project Implementation

Draft Report Submission Final Report Submission Assessment of Final Report Presentation Correction and Submission (Corrected Final Report)

Student Supervisor
Supervisor Student Student Supervisor Student Supervisor

Approval on Corrected Final Report and Plagiarism Checker (Turnitin Software)

Submission of Approved Corrected Final Report

Supervisor

Student Coordinator

RESEARCH FRAMEWORK
Please be advised that the student has to submit research framework form by 21 October 2013 to the respective project coordinators (Mdm Arina, Miradatul & Atikah). Please make sure you have discussed with your supervisor upon completing the form. Research Framework form available in iLearn

TO BE COMPLETED IN CHE687:
Abstract/Summary Chapter 1: Introduction Background Objective Problem Statement Scope of work Chapter 2: Literature review Chapter 3: Methodology

GENERAL CONSIDERATION
Variety of reference (Books/Internet/Magazine/Journal) Format of reference Writing Guidelines Report written in good English (fluency/grammar/spelling) Well organized structure with clear direction and layout Appropriate report length (30 40 pages) Plagiarism Form available in iLearn

ABSTRACT /SUMMARY

brief problem statement, objectives, methodology approach and summarizes of the whole report. Not more than one page length

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1: Background study Research background are clearly presented 1.2: Problem Statement Provides research background into the topic area. Put a research questions to solved that clearly emerges from this background and explains the significance of this problem.

1.3: Objectives of the study clearly identified Objectives are clearly identified and related to topic.
1.4: Scope of work/ research Simplified methodology. Scope of research clearly presented and well-organized and related to topic area.

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

Evidence of wide reading and thorough grasp of the subject Relevant concepts and theory are clearly explained Good support from figures, tables and equation

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

Methodology/Project Development Strategy (Research Flowchart) Description of methodology employed - technique Includes justification for choices of procedures and materials/resources.

Individual Project

Team

based Project

TEAM BASED PROJECT - HOW??

Group

title given by SV

Students

Individual Title Based on different parameters or objectives of group title shall produce individual report based on their own objectives.

Student

TEAM BASED PROJECT - HOW??

CLUSTER TITLE: ELECTROPHORETIC DEPOSITION OF NANOPARTICLES INDIVIDUAL TITLES: 1. Electrophoretic Deposition of TiO2 onto Ceramic Membrane 2. Characterization of Deposited TiO2 Particles 2. Electrophoretic Deposition of PSL Particles in Basic Condition 4. Electrophoretic Deposition of PSL Particles in Acidic Condition

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TEAM BASED PROJECT - HOW??

CLUSTER TITLE: ELECTROPHORETIC DEPOSITION OF NANOPARTICLES Introduction Students Literature review RP1

Students can share the same source of references but must present the writing in their own words
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TEAM BASED PROJECT - HOW??

CLUSTER TITLE: ELECTROPHORETIC DEPOSITION OF NANOPARTICLES Methodology Objectives/ Parameters of research

EPD

Crystallinity

Uniformity

Electrochemistry

Methodology 1

Methodology 2

Methodology 3

Methodology 4

Final Report 60%

Students Presentation Attitude

Turnitin

20%

10%

10%

MARKS ALLOCATION FOR TURNITIN SOFTWARE

Similarity % 31 (21-30) (0-20) Mark (max =100) 0 50 100

Go to Homepage: www.turnitin.com Create an account: Student

CHE697 RESEARCH PROJECT 2

WEEK
Experiment/Simulation/Co llecting Data Submission of Chapter 4 Submission of Chapter 5 Submission of Draft Final Report (Chapter 1,2,3,4,5) Submission of Final Report + full format Submission of Corrected Final Report Submission of manuscript for Poster Presentation Poster Presentation Approval on Corrected Final Report and Plagiarism Checker (Turnitin Software) Submission Of Hard Cover Thesis Submission of Thesis (PDF format) & forms
W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17

ACTIONS
Student
Student SV Student SV Student SV

Student SV

Student SV Student Coordinator Student Panel

SV

Student SV Student Coordinator

Writing Journal/Conference Paper (Optional)

Submission of Journal/Conference Paper (Optional)

Milestone and Gantt Chart

Student

Student SV

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TO BE COMPLETED IN CHE697:
Abstract Chapter 4: Result & Discussion Chapter 5: Conclusion

THESIS SHOULD CONSIST OF:

Abstract Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature review Chapter 3: Methodology Chapter 4: Result & Discussion Chapter 5: Conclusion

MARKS DISTRIBUTION
Marks of RP2
FINAL REPORT 50% POSTER MARK 20%

ATTITUDE 15%

OUTCOMES 15%

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OUTCOMES
Manuscript (minimum of 4 pages) Conferences ISI Journal

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Choose a topic for the project Acknowledge all contributors of the project Abide the terms and conditions as stated in the Peraturan Akademik and Guidelines set by the faculty Plagiarism is unacceptable and please follow guidelines and format for report writing. Each student must meet his/her supervisor regularly at least once a week so that the progress of their works can be monitored closely. Keep record on progress work and meeting with supervisor in a monitoring record/ log book and ensure the supervisor to endorse. Submit progress report and final report to supervisor according to deadlines stated in the Gantt Chart of the semester to the supervisor. Observe all deadlines and presentation schedules as notified by the project coordinator. Corrections of progress report and final report must be done according to feedback or comments reported in list of corrections. Get endorsement from supervisor prior to submission of hard bound thesis to the coordinator.