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Research Project Module (MRP1014) Overview and Requirements for ICAM Diploma Students

The Research Project Module (MRP1014) is a crucial component for all ICAM Diploma students, offering 4 credits. This module aims to enhance students' research skills, foster creativity, and strengthen communication and time management abilities. Students, in groups of up to three, will select a research topic, submit a proposal, and follow a structured timeline, including draft submissions and final reports. Key components include research objectives, literature reviews, methodologies, and evaluations. Participation in writing seminars is mandatory.

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Research Project Module (MRP1014) Overview and Requirements for ICAM Diploma Students

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  1. RESEARCH PROJECT (MRP1014) https://icamrp.wordpress.com

  2. 1.0 INTRODUCTION Module : Research Project Module Code : MRP 1014 Credit Value : 4.00 PREREQUISITE Business Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 4 Engineering Programme: Complete all core modules from Semester 1 – Semester 5

  3. The Research Project is mandatory for all ICAM Diploma students as a vital requirement in completing their studies. • 1.1 Objectives of RP are: • To develop the students’ basic skills in research. • To translate the students’ creativity and innovation into an actual project. • To apply all the knowledge and skills gained throughout the module. • To develop the students’ self confidence, communication, • presentation, writing and time management skills. 1.0 INTRODUCTION

  4. 2.1 The student is required to form a group (max. 3 students) and propose the research topic/scope based on the area of interest and related to the respective programme. • 2.2 The research project title and application form shall be submitted on week 1 of the Academic Calendar. 1 week is given for the changing of grouping and title. Final list of titles, groupings and Supervisors will be advertised on week 2 of the Academic Calendar. • 2.3 The student is required to prepare and submit the proposal to the Supervisor on week 4. Proposal will include an overview of the topic and relevant background material, and a specific plan for carrying out the research. 2.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

  5. 2.4 The student is to plan the work properly and prepare the RP’s timeline (e.g Gantt Chart/ PDCA). The timeline must follow the calendar provided and be attached with the proposal. 2.5 The Writing Seminar for students are scheduled on between week 5 - 8 of the Academic Calendar. Attendance is compulsory. 2.6 The student is responsible to meet the Supervisor at least once a week (consultation and monitoring). Discussion is written on Consultation sheet. 2.7 The student is to submit a Draft of Final Report and prepare a Presentation/demonstration on week 12. 2.8 Submission of Final Report is on Week 14. 2.0 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

  6. 3.0 RESEARCH PROJECT CALENDAR

  7. 4.0 ORGANISATION OF CHAPTERS Ch 1: Introduction (Appendix D) • Background, Problem Statement, Research Objectives, Significant of Study, Scope of Study. Ch 2: Literature Review (Appendix G) • Discussion on published information in a particular subject area, LR provides background information needed to understand the study. Ch 3: Methodology • A guideline system for solving a problem, with specific components such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools. • Flowchart/Framework of Project. Ch 4: Results and Discussion (Appendix J) Ch 5: Conclusion and Recommendation (Appendix K) References (Appendix L)

  8. 4.1 Gantt Chart Example

  9. 5.0 RP EVALUATION SCHEME

  10. Font type: Arial and Size: 11 • Margins • Spacing • Length of Pages for Proposal/Final Report • Content Examples • Sample of References • ………….. 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT RESEARCH PROJECT MANUAL https://icamrp.wordpress.com

  11. Length of pages for proposal and final report: • The Research Proposal: 2-5 pages excluding the Title Page, Table of Content, List of Tables, List of Figures and Appendices • The Final Report: not be less than 30 pages excluding Title Page, Acknowledgement, Table of Content, List of Tables, List of Figures and Appendices 5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL REPORT

  12. 6.0 RP COMMITTEE (Engineering & Technology)

  13. Q & A SESSION

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