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Final Year Project Report Writing & Assessment 2009

Final Year Project Report Writing & Assessment 2009. Eng. Rodger L. Nkumbwa MSc, BEng, MIET, MIOM, MSAIEE, MEIZ Formerly Projects Coordinator. Agenda . Project Report Writing & Presentation Oral Presentation (Viva Voice) and/or Demonstration of Project Final Project Assessment

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Final Year Project Report Writing & Assessment 2009

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  1. Final Year Project Report Writing & Assessment 2009 Eng. Rodger L. Nkumbwa MSc, BEng, MIET, MIOM, MSAIEE, MEIZ Formerly Projects Coordinator Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  2. Agenda • Project Report Writing & Presentation • Oral Presentation (Viva Voice) and/or Demonstration of Project • Final Project Assessment • Project Assessment Criteria • Submission of Project Report • Project Report Format • Referencing Standard Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  3. Oral Presentation (Viva Voice) • The Final Presentation will be on Thursday following the last week of the Exams. • The main objective of the final presentation is to review the project work of the student critically. • As well as to give him/her an opportunity to present his/her project work to a panel of staff members and other students in a logical and comprehensible manner. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  4. Oral Presentation (Viva-Voice) • At the beginning of each presentation, the student will be expected to make it clear to the audience the following: • Problem Statement of the Research • Objectives of the Research • Methodology used in the Research • Project Scope orAmount of Work agreed upon him/herself and the supervisor • Project Justification or Relevance to Society • Student Research Contribution • The main presentation will take 10-15min and question time 5-10min. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  5. What the Examiners will Look 4? • Originality of the Investigations or Idea including the following: • If the aim or objectives of the project was clearly defined and understood by the student and met at the end • If the hypothesis/theory, questions and appropriate methods developed were properly tested and adequately described/used. • If the scope of the current project with regard to previous works and topics were contrasted • If the originality, quantity and quality of the current project are clear • If the student was able to demonstrate independent thinking, generation of options and showing competence in executing his/her project. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  6. Final Project Assessment • The Final Project Assessment is made up of two (2) components as follows: • Actual Project 80% • Industrial Training 20% • Total 100% Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  7. Final Year Project Failure… • Is it possible to fail a Project? • However, it should be noted that students who fail to meet their Project and/or Industrial Attachment requirements may either be given a Supplementary or a Repeat Course or Incomplete for their Project depending on individual circumstances. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  8. Project Assessment Criteria • The final year project work will be assessed using the following criteria components: • Design/Workmanship/Improvisation 10 Marks • Safety/Protection/Regulations 5 Marks • Materials Used 5 Marks • Finished Project 60 Marks • Project Report 10 Marks • Interview/Presentations 10 Marks • Total Project Work 100 Marks • Supervisor 100 Marks ______________________________________________ Final Score = Average of Total Project Work + Supervisor Average Marks • However, it should be noted that, the 100 Marks are equivalent to 80% Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  9. Submission of Project Report • Final year students must submit three (3) copies of their project report. • One (1) of which may be spiral bound to be retained by the department • And the other two (2), should be hard cover bound, one of which will be given to the University Library and the other copy to the project supervisor/department. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  10. Submission of Project Paper • All students are required to summarize their research work finding into a paper for possible publication in: • The Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) journal or • The Institute of Electrical, Electronic Engineers (IEEE) journal or • The Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) journal . • Check the EIZ magazine for paper guidelines. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  11. Submission of Project Paper • All papers must be submitted in both hard and soft copies to their respective projects supervisor. • One Soft Copy of the paper should be submitted to the Projects Cordinator for departmental achieving. • All Soft Copies (CDs) should be clearly labeled with names and project title and year. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  12. Submission of Project Report • The Final report must be submitted in its final form to the Project Cordinator, with the Supervisor’s signature. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  13. Project Report Format • The following general guidelines may assist the student in the preparation for dissertation presentation: • Title Page: You will be required to reproduce the cover page by inserting your name(s) as the author, project title and year of the report. This is shown in specimen 1. • The paper to be used shall be of international size A4 (210 mm by 297). Margins of 35mm at the left (for binding) and 15mm at the right, top and bottom (for appearance and trimming) must be left. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  14. Project Report Format • Only one side of the paper shall be used. • The report should be type written; the normal spacing between lines shall be one and half (special illustrations may be hand written). • All pages must be numbered consecutively at the top right hand corner as described in section in sections 9. 7 and 9.8. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  15. Project Report Format • The order of presentation of various parts of the report shall normally be as shown below: • A cover containing the following (Centered) • a)The Copperbelt University • b) School of Technology • c) Electrical Engineering Department • Project Title • Name of the Student(s) • Year of Report Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  16. Project Report Format • A blank sheet • A title page containing the following: • The Copper belt University • School of Technology • Electrical Engineering Department • Project Title • Name of Student(s) • “Report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, Copperbelt University” • Date Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  17. Referencing • Havard Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  18. Any more worries…. Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

  19. Finally I Am Asking… “He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom and humility comes before honor.” Proverbs 15: 32-33 Eng. R. L. Nkumbwa @CBU-2009

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