GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT SUPERVISORS & STUDENTS (A141)

BJTH 3133 Project Paper course is designed for all MOT students in their final semester.
The aim of this course is to develop analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skills,
as well as inculcating research interest among MOT students. This guideline will provide
supervisors and students a clear picture of the flow and the marking scheme of this
course.
A. Course Assessment
1. Project report 50% (given by project supervisor)
2. Consultation / Meetings 10% (given by project supervisor)
3. Presentation 20% (given by presentation examiners)
4. SIPTIK submissions (proposal/abstract/poster/full paper) 10% (course instructor)
5. Attendance (workshop/lecture/SIPTIK) 10% (given by the course instructor)
B. Terms and Conditions
1. The project should be done individually.
2. The scope of the project varies, but must be under MOT umbrellas (for example
technology transfer, technology forecasting, and R&D management) or focus
areas i.e. manufacturing, construction, electrical and electronics, and electronic
business and industrial computing. As for A132, the project titles should also be
fine-tuned to accommodate the theme for SIPTIK VI, GREEN MANAGEMENT
DRIVERS FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSIENT ADVANTAGES.
3. Please note that projects should be scheduled to finish in THREE (3) months.
4. The academic level of a project must at least be acceptable by national
conferences.
5. Proposed proposal pages: max. 10 pages.
6. Final report pages: max. 60 pages.
C. Evaluation (Supervisors) 60%
All chapter submissions will be delivered to and should be assessed by respective
supervisors. Progressive assessment will be implemented throughout the entire
semester, and marks for each chapter submission shall be assessed using COBs Written
Report Rubric (See Appendix 1). Please note that the marks for the final report are
allocated as follows:
1. Chapter 1 5%
2. Chapter 2 15%
3. Chapter 3 5%
4. Chapter 4 15%
5. Chapter 5 5%
6. Consultation / meetings 10% (Kindly take note and apply form in Appendix 2)

D. Evaluation (Course Instructor) 40%

The course instructor shall evaluate each student in the following items:
1. SIPTIK Submissions 5% (proposal / abstract / poster / full paper)
2. Attendance 5% (workshop / lecture / SIPTIK)
3. Participation in class activity 10%
4. Presentation 20% (proposal / poster), with the aid of presentation examiners
to be named.
E. Project Milestones
1. Week 2 Proposal Submission (Outline provided in Appendix 3)
2. Week 3 Chapter 1
3. Week 3 Proposal presentation
4. Week 5 Chapter 2
5. Week 7 Chapter 3
6. Week 8 Abstract submission
7. Week 10 Chapter 4
8. Week 11 Poster (digital) submission
9. Week 11 Full paper submission
10. Week 13 SIPTIK VI Poster Presentation
11. Week 14 Chapter 5 & Final Report (hardbound)
All chapter submissions must be done via email to project supervisor and cc to course
instructor by the student. The supervisors can request a print submission if it is really
necessary. Please see Appendix 4 for the submission schedule throughout the semester.
F. Final Report Submission
The final report for this course must be done in English. The suggested outline for the
report in as shown in Appendix 5. The final report submission must be done in
hardbound binding and must comply with the format as shown in Appendix 8. Please
take note that the hardbound cover of the report is black with gold letterings.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Ahmed Mohammed Kamaruddeen, PhD.
Room 4062, STML Level 3,
Office tel: 6982 | Mobile no: 0142528723
amkamaruddeen@uum.edu.my | qamaruddeen@yahoo.com

Appendix 1
WRITTEN REPORT RUBRIC
Student Name:

Matric No.:

Supervisor Name:

Course Code: BJTH3133

DIMENSIONS

Organization

Content

MARKS

RATINGS
1

Not organized,
discussion makes no
sense

Some organization,
discussion jump
around, start and
end are unclear.

Organized,
discussions are
somewhat jumpy

Good organization
and discussions are
logically ordered.

The content is not

interesting.

The content is rather

difficult to read and
fairly interesting

Content is easy and

interesting to read.

Content is very
interesting to read.

Provide little or no
information on
background and
significance.
Information is
inaccurate or with
many errors. Reader
learns little.

Insufficient
information on
background and
significance. Some
information is
accurate, but enough
errors are made to
be distracting.

Gives general
information about
the topic, but some
relevant information
may be missing, or
significance is not
clearly explained. No
significant errors
made.

Discusses pertinent
background
information. Clearly
explains the
significance of the
topic. Information is
consistently
accurate.

Chap 1

Chap 2

Chap 3

Chap 4

Chap 5

DIMENSIONS

MARKS

RATINGS
1

Mechanics

Errors are frequent

and distracting;
therefore it is hard
to determine
meaning.

Enough errors in
style or grammar
occur that they
become distracting.

Writing is generally
error free, but some
errors in language or
grammar may occur

Writing is free of
errors in grammar,
punctuation,
sentence structure,
capitalization and
spelling

Aesthetics

Unacceptable
appearance. Does
not use appropriate
font, font size, line
spacing and border
areas.

Appearance is
acceptable, but a lot
could improve

Appearance is
generally good; only
some elements need
to be improved

Excellent formatting
and appearance.
Use appropriate
font, font size, line
spacing and border
areas

References are not

cited in text, and no
references list is
provided.

Few references are

cited in text and
incomplete
references

Most references are

cited in text and
appropriately
provided in
references list.

Complete
references in text
and references list.

Style/format is
incorrect.

Many references
uses incorrect
style/format

Most references uses

correct style/format

References is in the
correct style/format

Report handed in
more than 1 week
late

Up to 1 week late

Up to two days late

Report handed in
on time

References

Timeliness

Chap 1

Chap 2

Chap 3

Chap 4

Chap 5

Total Points :

Appendix 2

Supervision Form
This form should be signed and stamped by supervisors at the end of each session.
Please include this form in the final report under appendices.
Project Title :
Name
:
Matric No.
:

Item

Suggested Topics

Project Proposal &

Chapter 1
(Week 2 & 3)

Major/Agreed Points

Date/Time

Stamp & Signature

Hours

Chapter 2
(Week 5)

Chapter 3
(Week 7)

SIPTIK Abstract
(Week 8)

Chapter 4
(Week 10)

1.5

***Full paper
SIPTIK
(Week 11)

Chapter 5
(Week 12)

Full paper
corrections
(Week 14)

1.5

*** Tentative
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Appendix 3

Proposal Outline
PROJECT TITLE

1.0

INTRODUCTION
Explain the background area of the project.

2.0

PROBLEM STATEMENT
The Problem you want to solve.

3.0

OBJECTIVE
What you want to do or produce?

4.0

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

Discuss limitations or boundaries of the project.

5.0

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT

Describe benefits from this project.

Appendix 4

SUBMISSION SCHEDULE FOR A141

WEEK N0.
WEEK 1

DATE
7/9/2014
10/9/2014
9/9/2013

WEEK 2

14/9/2014
17/9/2014

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

ACTIVITY

SUBMISSION

WEEK 6

STML research Method

workshop
Lecture: Writing a Research
Proposal
Class activity

Proposal

st

1 meeting with
Supervisor on Chapter 1

16/9/2014
21/9/2014

Proposal Presentation

24/9/2014

Lecture: How to search articles

25/9/2014
28/9/2014

Lecture: Literature Review

Chapter 1

Deadline 1
nd

2 meeting with
supervisor on Chapter 2

1/10/2014
5/10/2014

Class activity
Lecture: Academic Writing

8/10/2014

Class activity

9/10/2014
12/10/2014

REMARK

Lecture: Introduction to
project paper
Discussion

30/9/2014

WEEK 5

MEETING WITH
SUPERVISOR

Chapter 2
Lecture: Research
Methodology

Deadline 2
rd

14/10/2014

3 meeting with
supervisor on Chapter 3

15/10/2014

WEEK 7

26/10/2014

Class activity
MID SEMESTER BREAK
17 25 OCTOBER
Lecture: Research Instrument

29/10/2014

Class activity

30/10/2014
Chapter 3
WEEK 8

2/11/2014
4/11/2014

Deadline 3

Lecture: Data Analysis

th

4 meeting with
supervisor on Chapter 4

5/11/2014

Class activity

6/11/2014

WEEK 9

Abstract for
SIPTIK

9/11/2014

Lecture: Developing Poster

12/11/2014

Class activity
th

13/11/2014

WEEK 10

16/11/2014

5 meeting with
supervisor on poster
submission
th

6 meeting with
supervisor on full paper

19/11/2014

Class activity

20/11/2014
23/11/2014

Lecture: Discussion

26/11/2014

Lecture: Conclusion

27/11/2014
WEEK 12

30/11/2014

Chapter 4

Deadline

Full Paper
SIPTIK

Tentative

Lecture: Referencing

TH

7 Meeting with
supervisor on Chapter 5

2/12/2014
3/12/2014

Class activity

4/12/2014
WEEK 13
WEEK 14

Tentative

Lecture: Writing an article

18/11/2014

WEEK 11

Tentative

Chapter 5

Deadline
Tentative

SIPTIK
TH

14/12/2014

8 meeting with
supervisor for full paper
correction

17/12/2014

18/12/2014

Hardcover
report

Deadline

Corrected full
paper

Tentative

Appendix 5

Final Report Format

General requirement:
Hardbound cover in black with gold letterings. Titles must be in ALL CAPS. Spine of
hardbound report should include the following information:

BJTH3133

[NAME OF STUDENT]

2014

The report should comply with the following formats:

1. Cover of the report
2. Information on spine of the report
3. Front pages of the report (title & submission for award, declaration, dedication,
acknowledgment, list of contents, list of figures, list of tables and list of
abbreviations)
4. Structure of the report

Cover of report

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOT GRADUATES

IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:
THE PERSPECTIVES OF PRACTICUM
TRAINING PROVIDERS

Times New
Roman, 16pt

CHIN MEI LI

Times New
Roman, 16pt

SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Times New
Roman, 14pt

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

2014

Times New
Roman, 16pt

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Page (i) of report: Title &

submission for award

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOT GRADUATES

IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:
THE PERSPECTIVES OF PRACTICUM
TRAINING PROVIDERS

Times New
Roman, 16pt

CHIN MEI LI

Times New
Roman, 16pt

School of Technology Management & Logistics

College of Business
Universiti Utara Malaysia

This project report is submitted in partial fulfilment of

the requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of Technology Management with Honours.

MAY 2014

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Page (ii) of report:

Declaration

I declare that this report is my own work and effort, where other sources of information
presented in this report they have been duly acknowledged.

Signature
Name of author
Date

:
:
:

.
.
.

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Page (iii) of report:

Dedication

For my beloved Mum and Dad

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Page (iv) of report:

Acknowledgements

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The author wish to express her sincere appreciation to the project supervisor, Associate
Professor Dr Subashini Lingam, for her exceptional guidance and endless motivation
throughout the entire course of this project.
The contributions and cooperation from the Department of Labour, UUM Alumni Office
and UUM College of Business is greatly appreciated.
The author also wishes to thank all respondents and companies who have been involved
directly and indirectly in the completion of this project.

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Abstract (English)

ABSTRACT

One of the most distinguishing features of our current environment is the speed of
technological change. Technology has become an integral part of civilization and there
are constant search for ways to better manipulate technology at daily basis. More
emphasis is given to understanding not just the physical aspects of technology but also
the soft side of technology especially in acquiring, developing and commercializing a
technology to its full potential. For an industry to be competitive, the need for pertinent
technological and managerial education for all managers is imperative. This research has
explored the suitability of Management of Technology (MOT) programme content
offered by Universiti Utara Malaysia to five job areas in the construction industry;
regulatory agencies, supply network firms, project-based firms, users, and technical
support organizations. Quantitative methods were applied to determine whether the
existing courses in construction technology electives could provide sufficient knowledge
to enable the graduates function effectively in the construction industry. Findings from
this research can be used to enhance the current course content for construction electives
courses in the Faculty of Technology Management through adding necessary skills and
new knowledge.

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(Bahasa Melayu)

ABSTRAK

Salah satu dari ciri yang membezakan era kini adalah betapa pantasnya perubahan
teknologi berlaku berbanding dengan era sebelumnya. Teknologi menjadi salah satu
perkara asas dalma ketamadunan dan pencarian untuk memanipulasikan teknologi ini
adalah berterusan dalam kehidupan seharian. Lebih banyak penekanan diberikan untuk
pemahaman konsep-konsep teknologi, bukan sahaja dari segi aspek teknologi, malah juga
dari segi pengetahuan berkaitan ciri teknologi yang meliputi perolehan, pembangunan
dan pengkomersilan teknologi tersebut sepenuhnya. Kesesuaian pendidikan dalam bidang
teknologi dan pengurusan adalah penting bagi semua pengurus untuk memastikan
industri sentiasa kompetitif. Pada masa kini telah wujud kesedaran di peringkat global
yang dapat dibuktikan dengan semakin banyak institusi pengajian tinggi yang
menawarkan kursus dalam bidang Pengurusan Teknologi. Kajian ini meninjau kesesuaian
program Pengurusan Teknologi di Universiti Utara Malaysia dengan lima bidang kerjaya
di dalam bidang pembinaan; badan penguatkuasa dan perundangan, firma rangkaian
bekalan, firma berasaskan projek, organisasi pemilik, dan organisasi bantuan teknikal.
Kaedah kuantitatif digunakan bagi mengenalpasti samada kursus-kursus dalam bidang
tumpuan Teknologi Pembinaan yang ditawarkan dalam program ini dapat memberikan
pengetahuan yang mencukupi untuk membolehkan graduan program ini berfungsi dengan
efektif di dalam industri pembinaan. Dapatan kajian ini boleh digunakan untuk
menambahbaik kandungan program sedia ada terutamanya dari segi penawaran kursus
elektif Teknologi Pembinaan oleh Fakulti Pengurusan Teknologi, UUM melalui
penambahan kemahiran penting dan pengetahuan baru.

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List of contents

LIST OF CONTENTS

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Page (viii) of report:

List of tables

LIST OF TABLES

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Page (ix) of report:

List of figures

LIST OF FIGURES

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Page (x) of report:

List of abbreviations

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

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STRUCTURE OF REPORT

1.0

INTRODUCTION

2.0

LITERATURE REVIEW

3.0

METHODOLOGY

4.0

FINDINGS / DATA ANALYSIS

5.0

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

REFERENCES / BIBLIOGRAPHIES
APPENDICES

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