Project Template






 


CHAPTER 1




INTRODUCTION


1.1       Introduction / Pendahuluan

Introduction to the chapter.
Brief outline of the chapter study/research. What do you want to find out (Not more than 300 words).
Example of research topic: The Relationship between Stress and Work Performance among Lecturers in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

1.2       Background of the study / Latar Belakang Kajian

Give an overview of the context and the variables of the study (Pages: 2-3).
Bincang latar belakang IV & DV diperingkat internasional (umum) atau di Malaysia (khusus).
Boleh masukkan topik berkenaan “kepentingan” variable (IV & DV) yang dikaji terhadap negara, masyarakat atau individu.

1.3       Problem Statement / Pernyataan Masalah

Nampakkan masalah yg berlaku jika tahap IV & tahap DV adalah rendah.
Kaitkan isu tersebut dengan situasi / keadaan di Malaysia, lokasi atau tempat kajian yang dibuat.
Kenyataan perlu sokongan bukti / statistik drp sumber rujukan yang sahih.
Justification of doing the research. Characteristic: very focused.
OR find “gap” compare with previous research (what else can be done in your research?)
In the example given, it would be the significance of solving stress and work performance among lecturers in UTM:
o Who does the problem affect? (UTM lecturers)
o What are the issues?
o When does the issue occur?
o Where does the issue occur?
o Why is it important to understand the problem?
o How does a correlational study contributes to solving the problem?
State each problem in one paragraph and the problems should lead to the formulation of research questions and research objectives.

1.4       Research Questions / Persoalan Kajian

        Derived from the problem statement.
        Written in question forms. Examples;
           What is level of stress (IV) among UTM lectures?
           What is level of work performance (DV) among UTM lectures?
           Whether there are relationships between the IV and DV?

1.5       Research Objectives / Objektif Kajian

Based on research questions.
Use good outcome-based verbs. Examples: To compare, to examine, to analyze, to differentiate.
Do not use poor verbs such as: to understand, to explore, to examine and to discuss. These words are process words.
For further details refer to: http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/

1.6       Significance of the study / Kepentingan Kajian

Who will benefit from the study?
In what ways does the study benefit people (who) above in terms of knowledge and practicality. In essence, “who” will benefit “what” and in “what” ways.

1.7       Scope of Study / Skop Kajian

Explain purpose of the study, variables involved, research design, sample of study and the company/industry involved in their study (Maximum two paragraphs/250 words).

1.8       Limitations of study / Had Kajian

Limitations are constraints that will affect the operationalization of the study. This includes resources, nature of the study and the characteristics of samples.
For example: using a cross sectional study, small sample, using only questionnaire of data collection which a self-report in nature).
A good study provides the means to overcome the constraints.

1.9       Conceptual Definitions / Definisi Konsepsual

These are definitions of the Independence Variables (IV) and Dependent Variables (DV) of the study that are accompanied by citations.

1.10     Operational Definitions / Definisi Operasi

State how IV and DV are operationalized within the study context. Explain too how do the IV and DV will be measured (instrument). All concepts chosen must be accompanied with citations.

1.11     Summary


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CHAPTER 2




LITERATURE REVIEW


2.1       Introduction

Introduce the chapter by explaining the purpose of the chapter and its coverage of your literature review.
State too how are you going to organize your chapter.

2.2       Discussion of the Independent Variables (IV)

Explanation and discussion of the theories and models related to the study. Empirical research involving the IV (previous studies)

2.3       Discussion on the Dependent Variables (DV)

Explanation and discussion of the theories and models related to the study. Empirical research on the DV (previous studies)

2.4       Previous Research - Relationship between IV & DV

Bincangan kajian-kajian (mungkin 7,8 kajian) lepas luar dan dalam negara yang berkaitan dengan hubungan IV & DV. Dapatkan kajian yang terkini (tahun 2000 ke atas)

2.5       Research Framework

Research framework must be derived from the literature review (including the empirical research of IV and DV) as reviewed above and should be presented in the form of a diagram.
The diagram must be followed by explanation.

2.6       Summary


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CHAPTER 3




METHODOLOGY


3.1       Introduction

Introduce the chapter by explaining the purpose of the chapter 3. State too how are you going to organize your chapter.

3.2       Research Design

Explain the design that you are going to use, such as quantitative or qualitative; correlational, cross sectional, longitudinal or experimental.

3.3       Population and sampling


Provide information on the population of study
Provide sampling method (for example; simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, purposive sampling)
Explanation on how to determine the sample size.

3.4       Research Instrument

Description of instruments by providing in detail the number of parts, the number of items in each part, the purpose of each of the part.

3.4.1 Validity

Only established instruments are allowed, with sources of instruments cited. To ensure validity, only use instruments that have been established.

3.4.2 Reliability

Report the reliability of the instrument from previous studies

3.4.3 Pilot Test

Determine and report the value of Cronbach Aplha of your research

3.5       Data Collection Procedure

Briefly explain how data will be collected. A diagram may be useful.

3.6       Data Analysis

Explain how each research objectives will be/were answered. Provide justification as to why each method of analysis is used (for example; if you are examining the relationship between IV and DV, the suitable statistical analysis is using Pearson correlation).
Tabulate (table) the objectives of the study and the data analysis method.

3.8       Summary


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CHAPTER 4




DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS


4.1 Introduction

Introduce the chapter by explaining the purpose chapter 4 and its organization. Mention the return rate of your survey.

4.2 Analysis.

4.2.1 Demographic Details of the Respondents

Present the demographic analysis using tables or charts. Do not repeat in words what is presented in the tables or chart but give meanings.

4.2.2 Objective 1

Present the results of objective 1 using tables or charts. Explain by giving meanings to the presentation in the tables or charts; but do not interpret.

4.2.3 Objective 2

Present the results of objective 2 using tables or charts. Explain by giving meanings to the presentation in the tables or charts; but do not interpret.

4.2.4 Objective 3

Present the results of objective 3 using tables or charts. Explain by giving meanings to the presentation in the tables or charts; but do not interpret.
[Guideline] Provide clear, systematic presentation of results, linking them back to the objectives. Do not discuss but give meanings to the data. Table or chart addressing each of the objectives and illustrate and summarize all numeric information related to objectives.
Explain key results in tables or charts.
Extremely long tables, charts or very detailed information should be included in an Appendix.
Keep tables or charts on one page.
Appropriate statistical symbols should be utilized to report the findings. Explain the symbol in the “list of symbols”


4.3 Summary


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CHAPTER 5




DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION


5.1       Introduction

Introduce the chapter by explaining the purpose of the chapter and its organization.

5.2       Discussion

State that the discussion will be according to the research objectives:
o Objective 1
o Objective 2
o Objective 3
        Discuss your findings in relation to the theoretical framework introduced in the literature reviews.
        Discuss how key findings are compared or contrasted with past research. Discuss the implication of the findings.

5.3       Recommendation

Make recommendations to the people who benefit from the study as stated in topic 1.7.
Recommendations must include future research.

5.4       Summary

Provide answers to research questions or hypotheses posed in Chapter 1. Highlight that you have addressed all your research objectives.
Restate the most interesting or the most crucial findings.

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REFERENCES


References must be precise and relevant to the variables of the study. References also must be up to date (i.e., 10 years back for the empirical study).
Referencing style must follow UTM format (refer http://www.sps.utm.my/sps/academic-resources.html).
Student must use end-notes for referencing system.