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GUIDE

IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT PAPER

EDU 5988 and DCE 5988

SESSION 2014 / 2015

PREPARED BY:

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DEAN

(RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES)

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA

SEPTEMBER 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER

INTRODUCTION 1

CONCEPT OF PROJECT PAPER 3

MINIMUM RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECT PAPER 4

MARKING SCHEME 5

SCHEDULE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT PAPER 11

WRITING FORMAT FOR PROJECT PAPER 21

PLAGIARISM 26

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INTRODUCTION

Improving the methods of implementing the Project Paper is necessary to clarify and assist in the

implementation of the project paper course so as to achieve a balance in weightage with the

Comprehensive Examination (CE). Consequently, this will lead to the development of a procedure on

the implementation of the project paper to ensure the quality of the research project produced by

students.

This improvement is in regards to students of both the Master in Education and Master in Human

Resource Development programmes who have greater inclination to sit for the Comprehensive

Examination (CE) than completing a Project Paper which they consider more challenging since it

includes the process of collecting data, continuous meetings with Supervisor and presenting the

research results.

Figure 1: Basis of Improvement of the Project Paper M.Ed and M.HRD1

In this improvement, it is imperative that balance or equivalence between the Project Paper package

and CE package is given attention as illustrated in Figure 1. The M.Ed and M.HRD programmes have

equal objectives; that is, for the students to understand comprehensively their course of study from

the theoretical, practical and research aspects. Consequently, the students should be able to state or

clarify their understanding in Bahasa Melayu or the English language.

The difference of this improvement is on the methodology to achieve the objective. The main difference

will be the number of credit hours since the requirement for the Project Paper and CE differs.

Nevertheless, the weightage between the two should be balanced and equivalent.

The first step towards this improvement was the discussion organised at the Deputy Dean (Research

and Graduate Studies) level. The outcomes of the discussion were analysed and refined in discussions

with a number of the academic staff at the faculty. The members of the staff were:

Prof. Dr. Wan Zah Wan Ali – Chairman

Prof. Dr. Zaidatol Akmaliah Lope Pihie

Prof. Dr. Abu Daud Silong

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Prof. Madya Dr. Wong Su Luan

Prof. Madya Dr. Sidek Mohd Noah

Dr. Hj. Mokhtar Dato’ Hj. Nawawi

Dr. Nor Hayati Alwi

Puan Natassah Othman – Note taker

The discussions were held twice which were on 7 July 2014 and 14 August 2014. From the discussion,

a proposal on “Improving the Method of Implementing the M.Ed/M.HRD Project Paper” was written on

5 subject matters including:

1. The concept of the project paper

2. The minimum research requirements for the project paper

3. Marking scheme

4. Schedule for implementing the project paper

5. Writing format

The proposal was further discussed at the 247th Management Meeting, Faculty of Educational Studies

on 22 August 2014. The proposal was revised and presented at the 312th Faculty Graduate Studies

Committee meeting on 26 August 2014 for endorsement. Then, the approved proposal was presented

so as to disseminate the information to members of the Programme Coordinators Committee on 4

September 2014.

It is hoped that the Guide for the Implementation of the Project Paper EDU5988 and DCE5988 will

benefit everyone involved in the implementation of the project paper including students, supervisors,

examiners, programme coordinators, chairmen of the project paper presentation and the office of the

Deputy Dean (Research and Graduate Studies). This is effective as of the new intake 2014/2015.

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THE CONCEPT OF THE PROJECT PAPER

The concept of the project paper is based on research conducted by master degree students after they

have made their decision so as to fulfil the requirement of the faculty for graduation. The aim of the

project paper is for the students who are the 'customers of research' to be able to read and understand

the contents of research article related to their field of studies.

The project paper needs to be completed within two (2) consecutive semesters. Students need to enrol

the project paper at the beginning of Semester Two onwards. Students of M.Ed. need to enrol for EDU

5988 (Project Paper) whilst M.HRD students need to enrol for DCE 5988 (Project Paper). A briefing on

the implementation of the project paper will be given during Semester One of their study.

After enrolment for any of these courses, the students should appoint a supervisor who will be

supervising their project paper. At the end of Semester One of the project paper, the students must

submit the first three chapters to their Supervisor who will then evaluate and award marks for the

chapters submitted. Students who obtain a score of 5.5 and below at the first stage of their supervision

will cease from continuing the Project Paper and will need to enrol for 2 elective courses (6 credits) and

sit for the Comprehensive Examination (CE).

At the end of Semester Two of the project paper, students need to present their projects in the

Presentation of Postgraduate Project Paper, Faculty of Educational Studies. In this seminar, the

Chairman appointed for the presentation will award marks for the presented research projects.

The passing mark for the Project Paper is 55% (C+). Students who obtain grades C+ and lower are

considered to have failed and will be awarded grade F.

In addition, students are encouraged to produce a minimum of one article in relation to the research

conducted for their project paper.

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MINIMUM RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECT PAPER

The minimum requirements for the project paper are stated below:

a. Title

Must be related to the course of study

Not exceeding 20 words

b. Introduction

Must be according to the sub title of chapters as in the usual format

Objectives - maximum four (4)

Research focus - related to field of study

c. Literature review

Theoretical framework - the theoretical foundation

Conceptual framework – minimum three (3) variables

Twenty percent (20%) of the literature referred to should be from the last five years

d. Methodology

Must adhere to sub titles of the methodology chapter using the common format

Quantitative analysis:

- Descriptive statistics

- Basic inferential statistics (for example t-test, correlation)

Qualitative analysis - identification of themes

e. Findings

Must answer every objective

f. Discussion, Conclusion and Suggestion

Discussion based on the research problem of study, theory and past findings

g. The total number of pages is between 60-100 pages (excluding Tables, Figures and Attachments).

Line spacing is 1.5 and font size is 12 Times New Roman.

h. Please refer to the format of writing the project paper in Guide to Thesis Preparation on the website

of the School of Graduate Study (www.sgs.upm.edu.my/THESIS).

i. The presentation of the Project Paper in the Pembentangan Kertas Projek Pascasiswazah

Fakulti Pengajian Pendidikan session (Presentation of Postgraduate Project Paper, Faculty

of Educational Studies).

http://www.sgs.upm.edu.my/THESIS

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MARKING SCHEME

Full Marks for the project paper is 100 and is divided into 4 sections:

a. Evaluation of Project without Thesis, first phase by supervisor - 10 marks

b. Evaluation of Final Project Paper by Supervisor - 50 marks

c. Evaluation of Final Project Paper by Examiners - 30 marks

d. Evaluation of Presentation of Project Paper by Chairman of presentation session - 10 marks

Notes:

Passing marks for the project paper is 55. Students who achieve lower than grade C+ are

considered to have failed and will be awarded grade F.

Students who achieve marks of 5.5 and below for the first phase of supervision will cease from

continuing the Project Paper and will be advised to register for 2 elective courses (6 credits) and sit

for the comprehensive examination (CE).

The Presentation of the project paper will be conducted during the Presentation of Postgraduate

Project Paper, Faculty of Educational Studies session. Every student is allocated 30 minutes

during which 20 minutes will be for the presentation and 10 minutes for a question and answer

session.

Below are the evaluation forms for each section.

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MASTER WITHOUT THESIS PROJECT PAPER EVALUATION MARKS - FIRST PHASE To be filled in by Project Supervisor only

Name of Student: Matric:

Programme:

Title of Project:

Phase 1

A.

i. Introduction (Chapter 1)

ii. Literature Review (Chapter 2)

iii. Methodology (Chapter 3)

B: Total Mark

C: 10 % from Total Mark (B/100 x 10)

Total Mark Supervisor

30

40

30

100

10

Verified by Supervisor

Verified by Office of Deputy Dean (Research and Graduate Studies)

Name: ________________________________

Date: _____________

__________________

Signature and Stamp

Name: _________________________________

Date: ____________

___________________

Signature and Stamp

Suggestion on student’s suitability/unsuitability to continue the project paper:

Continue Project Paper

Cease from continuing Project Paper and register for 2 elective course (6 credits) and sit for

Comprehensive Examination (C.E)

*Passing mark is 5.5 and above

* A copy is to be retained by the Deputy Dean’s (Research and Postgraduate Studies)

office, and a copy is kept by the Supervisor.

FAKULTI PENGAJIAN PENDIDIKAN Faculty of Educational Studies

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UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA PROJECT PAPER EVALUATION FORM (SUPERVISOR)

NAME OF STUDENT :

MATRIC NUMBER :

PROGRAMME : MASTER OF EDUCATION (EDU5988)

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DCE5988)

TITLE OF RESEARCH:

ALLOCATED MARK: 60%

CRITERIA

1. PROPOSAL (10 MARKS)

a. Preparation of proposal (first semester) (10)

2. FINAL REPORT (50 MARKS)

a. Introduction (including statement of problem, objectives and (10)

significance of research)

b. Review of Literature (10)

c. Research Methodology (10)

d. Research Findings and Discussions (10)

e. Conclusions and Suggestions (10)

OVERALL

Signature : …………………………………

Date : …………………………………

Name & validation stamp from Supervisor: ………………………………………..

Please return this form to the Deputy Dean’s (Research and Postgraduate Studies) office, Faculty of

Educational Studies.

TDPS/5988/SV

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PROJECT PAPER EVALUATION FORM (EXAMINER)

NAME OF STUDENT:

MATRIC NUMBER:

PROGRAMME: MASTER OF EDUCATION (EDU 5988)

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DCE 5988)

TITLE OF RESEARCH:

ALLOCATED MARK: 30%

CRITERIA

1. FINAL REPORT (30 MARKS)

a. Introduction (including statement of problem, objectives and

significance of research) (5)

b. Literature Review (5)

c. Research Methodology (5)

d. Research Findings (10)

e. Discussions, Conclusions & Suggestions (5)

OVERALL

Signature : …………………………………

Date : …………………………………

Name & validation stamp from Examiner: ………………………………………..

Please return this form to the Deputy Dean’s (Research and Postgraduate Studies) office, Faculty of Educational Studies.

TDPS/5988/EX

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COMMENT

A. INTRODUCTION

B. LITERATURE REVIEW

C. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

D. RESEARCH FINDINGS

E. DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

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TDPS/5988/CH



PROJECT PAPER PRESENTATION EVALUATION FORM (CHAIRMAN)

NAME OF STUDENT:

MATRIC NUMBER:

PROGRAMME: MASTER OF EDUCATION (EDU 5988)

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DCE 5988)

TITLE OF RESEARCH:

ALLOCATED MARK: 10%

CRITERIA

a. Fluency and Presentation Style (10)

b. Use of Language (10)

c. Mastery in Answering Questions (10)

d. Quality of Presentation Material (PPT, prezi) (10)

e. Personality (appearance, confidence) (10)

OVERALL (total marks/50 x 10)

Signature : …………………………………

Date : …………………………………

Name & validation stamp from Chairman: ………………………………………..

Please return this form to the Deputy Dean’s (Research and Postgraduate Studies) office, Faculty of Educational Studies.

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SCHEDULE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT PAPER

FIRST

SEMESTER

OF STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY

WEEK STUDENT SUPERVISOR PROGRAMME COORDINATOR OFFICE OF DEPUTY DEAN (RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES)

9 Students enrolled for courses

EDU 5988 and DCE 5988

MUST attend the Briefing on

the Project Paper

Encouraged to attend the Briefing

on the Project Paper for students

enrolled for courses EDU 5988 and

DCE 5988

Encouraged to attend the Briefing

on the Project Paper for students

enrolled for courses EDU 5988 and

DCE 5988

Briefing of Project Paper for students who

registered for EDU 5988 and DCE 5988

Students are given:

Project Paper Learning Contract

Appointment of Supervisor Form

Guidelines of Writing Project Paper

Marking Scheme by Supervisor in

Semester One and Two of project

paper

Marking Scheme by Supervisor and

Chairperson in Semester Two of

Project Paper

Endorsement of submission of project

paper (Yellow Form)

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FIRST

SEMESTER

OF STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY

WEEK STUDENT SUPERVISOR PROGRAMME COORDINATOR OFFICE OF DEPUTY DEAN


10 Revise and select research

theme

Supervisor prepares research

theme

Supervisor submits the theme

to Programme Coordinator

Supervisor collates the themes.

Revised themes will be

submitted to the TDPS Office.

Exhibit research themes according to

programme for reference of students.

11 Determine title of research Guide students to determine

title

12 Students complete

Appointment of Supervisor

Form

Approval of appointment by

signing the Appointment of Project

Paper Supervisor

Endorsement of Programme

Coordinator.

Revise approved title and

Supervisor by Coordinator

Coordinator needs to obtain

approval of Head of

Department in determining the

number of students for every

Supervisor for every intake

13 Submit completed form to the

Office of the Deputy Dean

(Research and Graduate

Studies).

Approval of appointment of Coordinator by

the Deputy Dean (Research and Graduate

Studies).

13

FIRST

SEMESTER

OF STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY



14 Submit completed form to the


Research and Graduate

Studies).

Approval of appointment of Supervisor by

the Deputy Dean (Research and Graduate

Studies).

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SECOND

SEMESTER

OF STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY



1 Register for Project Paper

course on iGIMS system

Ensure students register for 6 credits

2-14 Implementation of Project

Paper.

Schedule meetings and

discussions with

Supervisor (regular)

Ensure the Learning

Contract Form is

completed and

brought when

meeting Supervisor

Implementing supervision of

project paper

Ensure progress of students

is achieved based on stated

agreement in Learning

Contract Form

15 Students are required to issue

proposal (Chapters 1, 2 and 3)

Ensure receiving the first three

chapters

16 Supervisor examines proposal

and fills in evaluation mark

first phase using related form

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SECOND

SEMESTER

OF STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY



17 Students are informed of

evaluation mark for first

phase by Supervisor.

If mark achieved is less

than 5.5, students need

to enrol two elective

course (6 credits) and sit

for Comprehensive

Examination (CE)

Submit evaluation marks to

Office of TDPS

Receive evaluation marks for first phase

from Supervisor

18 Marks ‘S-continue’ are keyed in into

iGMS system for marks 5.5 and above

For marks below 5.5, students need to

register two elective courses (6 credits)

and sit for Comprehensive Examination

(CE).

Inform students of their termination

from continuing project paper and the

need to register two courses for the

following semester.

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SECOND

SEMESTER

OF STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY



Till Semester

Two of the

beginning of

Project Paper

Implementation of project

Paper

Scheduled meetings and

discussions with


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SEMESTER

THREE OF

STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY



1 Register Project Paper course

in the iGIMS system

Ensure students register 6 credit hours

2-11 Implementation of Project

Paper

Scheduled meetings and

discussion with


Ensure completion of

Learning Contract Form

and show during the

meeting with Supervisor

Perform supervision of

project paper

Ensure progress of students

is achieved based on the

agreement in the Learning

Contract Form

12 Submit complete project paper

to Supervisor

Receive complete project

paper from students

Amendment of topic (If any)

using related form

Revision of index turn-it.

Equal index allowed is 20%

Revise project paper and

inform students of

amendments.

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SEMESTER

THREE OF

STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY



13

Work on the corrections.

Fill in form for revision of

project paper and submit

to the Office of TDPS (if

any)

Receive revision of title of project

paper form from students

Work on revision (if any)

14 Students submit

endorsement of

submission form for

project paper (yellow

form)

Endorsement of updated and

complete project

Sign submission of project

paper form (yellow form)

Appointment of Examiners and Chairman for

presentation by Office of TDPS

15 Submission of 2 completed

soft-bound project papers

(ring binding or tape binding)

to the TDPS Office for

Supervisor and Examiner

Marking

Award marks for project paper

received

Fill in marks in Final

Evaluation form

(Note: Examiners also award

marks at this stage)

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SEMESTER

THREE OF

STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY



16 Award marks for project paper

received

Fill in marks for Final

evaluation form

(Note: Examiners also award

marks at this stage)

Receive marks from Supervisor

Presentation of Postgraduate

Project Papers, Faculty of

Educational Studies

17 Rehearsal presentation

to the supervisor

Work on corrections prior

to presentation

Guide students on

presentation

-same-

18 Presentation of Postgraduate Project Paper, Faculty of Educational Studies 10% presentation marks is awarded by

Chairman of presentation and

immediately submitted to the office of

the Deputy Dean (Research and

Graduate Studies).

19 Work on corrections

20 Submit amended project

paper to Supervisor

Revise amended version of

project paper

Award final marks

Receive final marks from Supervisor

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SEMESTER

THREE OF

STUDY

RESPONSIBILITY



Submit marks to Office of the

Deputy Dean (Research and

Graduate Studies).

21 Submission of 2 hard-

bound copies to supervisor

for endorsement

Submission of 2 hard-

bound copies with Yellow

form to Office of the

Deputy Dean (Research

and Graduate Studies).

Submission of a soft copy

CD of project paper to


(Research and Graduate

Studies).

Receive 2 hard bound copies

from students after revision an

fill in Yellow form

Supervisor signs two hard

bound copies of project paper

prior to submission to the

Deputy Dean (Research and

Graduate Studies) by students

Receive two hard bound copies to be

distributed to Supervisor and Faculty

Resource Centre

Receive CD for keeping at office of TDPS

22 Key-in marks into IGMS system

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1. WRITING FORMAT FOR PROJECT PAPER

5.1 Introduction

This guide is intended to assist the graduate students of Universiti Putra Malaysia (henceforth the

University) in the preparation of their project paper in terms of formatting and writing conventions.

Students should refer closely to this guide and seek clarification with the staff of the Graduate Studies

Office, Faculty of Educational Studies, on specific matters relating to the preparation of their project

paper.

5.2 Language

The project paper should be written either in English or Bahasa Melayu. Language use should be

consistent throughout the project paper, especially in terms of spelling (American or British). The

Roman alphabet should be used unless otherwise required by the discipline.

5.3 Project Paper Title

The title of the project paper should not exceed 20 words.

5.4 Number of Pages

The number of pages is dependent on the programme of study and must be between 60 and 100

pages (excluding tables, figures and appendices). Students must obtain written permission from the

Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Educational Studies, before submitting a project paper longer

than the prescribed length. Students should provide strong justifications to support their request.

5.5 Page Layout

The text should be presented in the portrait layout. The landscape layout may be used for figures

and tables.

5.6 Typeface and Font Size

The Project Paper should be typed using 12-point Times New Roman. Text and numbers within

Tables and Figures should not be less than 8-point.

5.7 Margins

The left margin should be at least 40 mm, and the right, top and bottom margins at least 25 mm.

Margin specifications are meant to facilitate binding and trimming. All information (text headings,

footnotes and figures), including page numbers, must be within the text area as demarcated by the

dotted lines shown on this page.

5.8 Spacing

The project paper should be one and half (1.5) space, including:

i. Footnotes (if absolutely necessary);

ii. Quotations of three lines or more, indented and set in a block;

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iii. References or bibliography (except between entries);

iv. Multi-line captions (tables, figures);

v. Appendices, such as questionnaires, letters; and

vi. Headings or subheadings.

Double spacing is used between paragraphs and sections.

5.9 Pagination

All pages should be numbered consecutively throughout the project paper, including pages containing

tables, figures and appendices. Page numbers should be centred either centrally or right flushed at

either the top or bottom margins. Page numbers should appear by themselves and should not be

placed in brackets, be hyphenated or be accompanied by decorative images. Text, tables and figures

should be printed on one (1) side of each sheet only. Preliminary pages preceding Chapter 1 must

be numbered in lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii etc). The title page should not be numbered

although it is counted as page i. Page 1 is the first page of the Introduction (Chapter 1) but is not

numbered.

5.10 Submission

Students intending to submit a project paper must do the following:

i. Submit the project paper after doing the correction together with the Yellow Form signed

and stamped by Supervisor

ii. Submit two (2) soft-bound copies of the project paper.

iii. Submit 1 Softcopy CD Burn (Full Project Paper & Article - PDF).

5.11 Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements are written expressions of appreciation for guidance and assistance received from

individuals and institutions.

5.12 Approval Sheets

Approval sheets are required. One will bear the signature of the Supervisor of Project Paper

approval of the project paper.

5.13 Chapter Item

1. Introduction (including objectives)

2. Literature Review

3. Methodology

4. Results/Findings

5. Discussion, Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations for Future Research

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1. Introduction

This chapter introduces the subject matter and problem(s) being studied and indicates its importance

and validity. It is important to remember that the research objectives stated in the project paper

should match the findings of the study.

2. Literature Review

This section encompasses a critical and comprehensive review of the literature related to the topic

of the project paper. It is meant to act as a base for the experimental and analytical sections of the

project paper. Literature selected must be up-to-date, and be analysed and synthesised logically. It

is not simply a summary of works of different authors. The review should give the gist of each book

or pertinent findings of a journal article, explain how it relates to the topic and show why it is not

sufficient to answer the research questions. For example, the study being reviewed uses a Japanese

sample, while the research is examining the situation in Malaysia. Textbook materials on basic

principles or theories should be kept to a minimum.

3. Methodology

It contains a description and justification of the research design and method used to achieve the

stated objectives of the study undertaken. The methods used in the study should be described in

detail and concisely.

4. Results/Findings

This section presents a complete account of the results obtained in the study in the form of text,

figures or tables so that the key information is highlighted.

5. Discussion, Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations for Future Studies

This section bridges the data presented or described in the preceding section, and contains the

analyses or interpretations of the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn. Students should

discuss these results in relation to the hypotheses or objectives set out in the Introduction, and how

they fit into the existing or current body of knowledge. The significance and implications of the main

findings should be made clear. This chapter is important since it illustrates the significance of the

study and stresses the findings upon which a conclusion or conclusions are drawn in line with the

objectives set, acknowledges the limitations, and suggests further research which may be carried out

on the topic.

5.14 Tables

Ensure that all tables shown in the project paper, including those in the Appendices, are referred to

in the text. Tables should be numbered with Arabic numerals throughout the project paper (including

both text and appendices).

There are two possible numbering schemes: either (a) number the tables consecutively throughout

the project paper, e.g. 1, 2, 3 and so on, or (b) number them by chapter, e.g. Table 1.1, Table 1.2

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and Table 1.3 to indicate they belong to Chapter 1, Table 2.1, Table 2.2 and Table 2.3 to Chapter 2,

and so on.

A table should be on the page following the first reference to it or, if this is not practical, as soon as

possible, in the following pages.

When a large table is placed in landscape orientation, the top of the table should be at the binding

edge.

The table number, title and caption should be single-spaced and placed above the table (Appendices

H1-2).

The style used must be consistent throughout the project paper. Table sources and notes should be

placed directly below the table. If a table has been adapted from a source, indicate using “Adapted

from…“instead of “Source: ...”.

5.15 References/Bibliography

The References or Bibliography section contains the list of works cited in the project paper. Students

should not cite as references articles published from the studies that they themselves conducted

during their candidature. The students are advised to follow a style used by the American

Psychological Association (APA).

5.16 List of Publications

All publications (in journals and proceedings) that result from the study undertaken by the student

while under supervision and during their candidature, and for which the student is the first or principal

author, should be listed clearly and accurately. These publications should not be used as references

in the project paper.

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Title Page of Project Paper

6.5 cm

Name

3.0 cm

Colour-printing for logo

TITLE OF PROJECT PAPER

(Uppercase, centred, bold, 12-point font)

Field of NAME OF STUDENT

Study (Uppercase, centred, bold, 12-point font)

Project Paper Submitted to the Faculty of Educational

Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, in Partial

Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Master of

Education or Master of Human Resource

Development (insert the name of degree).

December, 2014

Year of (Month and year of submission)

Sub-

mission (Centred, bold, 12-point font)

Cover page Spine

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2. PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is taking the works of others and using them as if they were your own. Such works include:

i. Words or ideas from printed literature such as journal papers, magazine articles,

books, newspapers, web pages, computer programmes, etc.;

ii. Published figures, tables, diagrammes, illustrations, charts, maps, pictures or other

visual materials; and

iii. Information from interviews, etc.

Plagiarism comes in three forms:

i. Copying full sentences or even paragraphs straight from the source as though they are

the student’s own work; and

ii. Using the original wording from the source material without inverted commas or

indentation, even if the source is acknowledged.

iii. Paraphrasing without acknowledgement. Usually, a change in style alerts the

reader to the possibility of plagiarism. Examiners are likely to know the literature and

recognise the plagiarism, but it is also true that it sometimes goes by undetected. It is

now possible to detect plagiarism by simply searching a small string of words on the

Internet. Additionally, plagiarism-checking software programmes, such as Turn-it-in, are

also widely available. These programmes produce Originality Reports, which list the

percentage of similarity between the student’s words and the source. Even excerpts with

minimal alterations will be detected. Plagiarism is considered a form of theft, and is under

no circumstances acceptable in the world of scholarship. As such, if plagiarism is proven

in a thesis at the examination stage, the thesis is automatically failed and the students’

candidature terminated.

Avoid Plagiarism

The key to avoiding plagiarism is to make sure credit is given where it is due when incorporating another

writer’s work. Students should do this even when the original source is paraphrased or summarised.

When quoting a published or verbal statement, it must be identical to the original and must be attributed

to the original author. Always cite the authors whose published works or statements are used in the

thesis. The University’s stand on plagiarism is found in Part 12 of the Universities and University Colleges

Act 1971 Constitution of Universiti Putra Malaysia: Universiti Putra Malaysia (Graduate Studies) Rules

2003 (Revision Guide to Thesis Preparation 2012-2013). The usage of materials such as diagrammes

and figures which are available on the Internet or published articles without the permission of the

copyright owners is an infringement of copyright and is not allowed.

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