Taylor’s University
Undergraduate Business Programmes
Module Information
PRJ60104
PROJECT
MARCH Semester 2023
CONTENTS
Introduction
Module Overview
Resources
Assessments
Academic Integrity
Module Calendar
Project Paper Scoring Rubric
Assignment Cover Page
Assignment Title Page
Appendices
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Project is a Final Year module and requires the application of business-related knowledge accumulated throughout the past semesters. The pre-requisite for this
course is Research Methods (RES60104).
The expectations and requirements for you to fulfil and complete this module will be different from your previous modules. Hence, please take some time to
carefully read this module information booklet. Think about how you are going to approach this module and manage your time in order to get the most out of this
learning experience.
You will need to refer to this handbook constantly throughout the semester so please keep it close at hand.
We wish you all the best in your studies.
Dr. Lee Kim Lian
Module Leader
CONTACT DETAILS
Lecturer
Name:
Dr. Lee Kim Lian
Level 9, Academic Suite
Block E, Wing A
Taylor’s Lakeside Campus
Email:
kimlian.lee@taylors.edu.my
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MODULE INFORMATION
OVERVIEW:
Module Name: Project
Module Code: PRJ60104
Synopsis:
Project affords students the ability to conduct research on an area or subject that interests them. Students will either investigate a work-based
topic or research a specific area of interest that they are keen to pursue. Students will investigate using primary and/or secondary (documentary)
sources in conducting their research. The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to integrate what they have learnt and apply
various business concepts and skills to produce a research paper with a length of 10 000 words. Students are required to work independently
(with the assistance of a supervisor) for the completion of the research paper. The module will develop students’ time management, analytical
and research skills as well as good academic writing. In completing this module, students are able to gain independent research skills, including
applying research knowledge, experience research procedure, analyze/interpret data, evaluate research strategies, etc.
The project (research paper) assesses the ability of students to apply what they learnt particularly in the research methods to synthesize and
discern pertinent information in their chosen discipline, from various forms and sources. The assessment covers the application of theory to
practice, the ability to organize, synthesize and present relevant information effectively and correctly, and the ability to define the problem
statement concisely. Students are generally required to work independently and with minimal supervision throughout the project. The project
should typically cover the learning outcomes for the subject. The presentation of the research paper requires students to use ICT and related
technologies to research, analyze and compose their work and results of their independent study in their areas of interests. Students are required
to articulate their deliverables (e.g., literature review, research question, theoretical framework, research methodology, and etc.) in stages for
interim assessments. The summative result from the research paper is used to evaluate a major part of the performance grade of a student.
This module is delivered through supervision, seminars, and consultation.
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Name(s) of academic staff teaching the module, module leader and staff email:
Staff teaching the module: kimlian.lee@taylors.edu.my
Module leader: Dr Lee Kim Lian
Year-level: 3
Semester Offered: January (Short) / March (Long) / August (Long) (Choose 1 or more)
Credit Value: 6 / 4
Pre-requisite: RES60104
Co-requisite: Nil
Anti-requisite: Nil
School offering the module: Taylor’s Business School
Module offered as: Primary Major, Minor, Free Elective, Extension (Choose 1 or more)
Programme Name: Bachelor of business (Hons.) in International Business and Management
Bachelor of business (Hons.) in Banking and Economics
Bachelor of business (Hons.) in Finance and Banking
Domain Name (for free electives only): N/A
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the module, you should be able to:
Module
Learning
Outcome
Apply lifelong skills and principles of learning in academic and
demonstrate self-inquiry in learning and link the different multi1
business concepts and theories to the dynamic activities in a real
world environment.
Comprehend a wide variety of literature and demonstrate critical
2
thinking skills in reviewing and research
Builds the ability to conduct research in a global context with ethical
3
value and legal practices in practical research; organize, analyze
and synthesize information to
address contemporary issues or current concerns
Demonstrate the ability to do scholarly writing in business fields
4
through the use of IT, data analysis, poster submission and
effective written communication skills
Programme
Learning
Outcomes
Assessment/s
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1
2
1
8
1
3
1
PLO2 demonstrates the ability to rationally and critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate evidence to arrive at solutions.
PLO3 creates and deliver message effectively and sensitively in appropriate contexts and communication styles
PLO6 adopts flexible and resilient learning methods to continuously learn, unlearn and relearn in a self-regulated manner
PLO8 encourages student’s ability to address research issues or problems in a global context with ethical value and legal practices
Transferable Skills: Skills learned in this module of study which can utilized in other settings. These transferable skills include: MLO1-2, MLO4 (Written C,
Lifelong learning, and Critical Learning).
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TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
Description of assessment components:
Assessment Task
Assessment Task 1:
Individual Written
Assignment
Weight
100%
10 000 words
Module Learning
Outcomes Assessed
Programme Learning
Outcomes Assessed
Due Date
MLO 1: 10%
MLO 2: 40%
MLO 3: 10%
MLO 4: 40%
6: 4.1, 4.2
2B: 2b.1, 2b.4, 2b.5
8: 8.4, 8.5
3: 3.1, 3,2, 3.4
Week 13
(+/- 10 %)
PLO6: 10%
PLO2: 40%
PLO8: 10%
PLO3: 40%
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Teaching and learning approach:
MLO 1-4
MLO 1: Apply lifelong skills and principles of
learning in academic and demonstrate selfinquiry in learning and link the different
multi- business concepts and theories to
the dynamic activities in a real-world
environment.
MLO2: Comprehend a wide variety of
literature and demonstrate critical
thinking skills in reviewing and research
MLO3: Builds the ability to conduct
research in a global context with ethical
value and legal practices in practical
research; organize, analyze and
synthesize information to address
contemporary issues or current
concerns
Assessment Task/Activities
The project (research paper) assesses the ability of students to apply what they learnt particularly in
the research methods to synthesize and discern pertinent information in their chosen discipline, from
various forms and sources. The assessment covers the application of theory to practice, the ability
to organize, synthesize, analyze and present relevant information effectively and correctly, and the
ability to define the problem statement concisely. Students are generally required to work
independently and with minimal supervision throughout the project. The project should typically
cover the learning outcomes for the subject. The presentation of the research poster requires
students to use ICT and related design technologies to research, analyze and compose their work
and results of their independent study in their areas of interests. Students are required to articulate
their deliverables (e.g., literature review, research question, theoretical framework, research
methodology, and etc.) in stages for interim assessments. The summative result from the research
paper is used to evaluate a major part of the performance grade of a student. The key components
include Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Data analysis and Presentation, Conclusion
and Implications.
MLO4: Demonstrate the ability to do
scholarly writing in business fields
using IT, data analysis, poster
submission and effective written
communication skills
Teaching and Learning Activities:
MLOs are primarily achieved through student self-directed learning, project supervision and lecture briefing. Students are required to meet their project
supervisor on a weekly basis to achieve: working knowledge of research methodology and theories in subject area; independent learning
skills and a critical approach to the creation and application of academic knowledge; understand the role of research in business
sector and the ability to evaluate research strategies, approaches, data analysis, research methodologies and conclusions; and
ability to enquire into a relevant academic topic in some depth by carrying out a detailed literature review and critique of published
academic research.
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Details of each assessment task:
Assessment Task 1: Individual Assignment (100%)
Project Details (qualitative approach)
Introductory sections:
o Contains abstract (describe the research purpose, literature framework, methodology, findings, conclusions and recommendations of the study)
o Acknowledgement, statement of authorship; contents page, glossary (optional)
Chapter 1: Introduction
o Background to the research problem to be resolved
o Rationale of the research
o The theory that will direct your research
o Tell who your respondents are and why you have chosen them
o State the type of study (case study or phenomenological) and justify the method used
o Research question/objectives to be answered (State the purpose of you trying to understand, describes, develop or discover “something” of a person, process or
groups - Develop broader questions , follow by more specific ones)
o Significance of the study
o Presents a brief outline of the structure of the project paper so that the readers will have some ideas of the issues dealt in subsequent chapters
Chapter 2: Literature Review
o Highlights and critically reviews an appropriate range of significant research. Supervisors will guide students in deciding ‘appropriate’ and ‘significant’ literature in
the context of their study
o Organizes the literature clearly and links that to the research questions
o All sources cited in the text must be fully referenced using Harvard Referencing System
o At the end of the chapter, provides a summary of the literature and the key concepts that were used in the study
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
o Provides theoretical framework and hypotheses (if any)
o Define targeted respondents
o Clearly defines primary research sources, identify scale and scope
o Presents sampling strategy
o State sample size (e.g., 5 respondents)
o Explain data collection methods (i n -depth interview, focus group interview, observations, documents or audio visual materials. Justify the use of any of the
method/s)
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o
o
o
Include your interview protocol, observation protocol, etc. and explain assurance of data trustworthiness.
Consider some access and related ethical issues
Acknowledge limitations of the research methods chosen and explain how these constraints may affect the results
Chapter 4: Result and Discussion
o Transcribing data: categorizing data & coding data - read through all the data to get a general sense of the information collected connected to the research questions
and develop & refine major themes
o Select appropriate narratives (i.e. quotes & related explanation) and explain how the analysis will answer your research questions; reporting of data with some
important details provided in the appendices
o Explains/analyze/discuss findings/data and relate that to the key points of the literature review
o Presents analysis and discussions in the context of the research questions and hypotheses; develop an evolving conceptual framework for you study (if possible)
o Provides evidence of critical analysis where the analysis and discussions are related to literature, research questions and hypotheses
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations
o Summarizes the findings.
o Makes practical recommendations based on the findings. Recommendations must be specific and practical and relate strategies to the stakeholders of the research
o Suggests areas for future research
Or
Project Details (quantitative approach)
Introductory sections:
o Contains abstract (describe the research purpose, literature framework, methodology, findings, conclusions and recommendations of the study)
o Acknowledgement, statement of authorship; contents page, glossary (optional)
Chapter 1: Introduction
o Background to the research problem to be resolved
o Rationale of the research
o The theory that will direct your research
o Tell who your respondents are and why you have chosen them
o State the type of study (survey or case study) and justify the method used
o Research question/objectives to be answered (State the purpose of you trying to understand, describes, develop or discover “something” of a person, process or
groups - Develop broader questions , follow by more specific ones)
o Research question/objectives to be answered
o Significance of the study
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o
Presents a brief outline of the structure of the project paper so that the readers will have some ideas of the issues dealt in subsequent chapters
Chapter 2: Literature Review
o Highlights and critically reviews an appropriate range of significant research. Supervisors will guide students in deciding ‘appropriate’ and ‘significant’ literature in
the context of their study
o Organizes the literature clearly and links that to the research questions
o All sources cited in the text must be fully referenced using Harvard Referencing System
o At the end of the chapter, provides a summary of the literature and the key concepts that were used in the study
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
o Provides theoretical framework and hypotheses (if any)
o Explains the constructs/variables clearly and tell ways to measure these constructs/variables
o Discusses the research approach (quantitative/qualitative) and methods which offers a clear description and justification of the research objectives
o Define targeted respondents
o Clearly defines primary research sources, identify scale and scope
o Presents sampling strategy
o State sample size (e.g., 150 - 200 for survey)
o Explain data collection methods
o Explain research instrument
o Consider some access and related ethical issues
o Acknowledge limitations of the research methods chosen and explain how these constraints may affect the results
o Explains descriptive analysis and inferential analysis used based on literature framework
Chapter 4: Result and Discussion
o Reporting of data with some important details provided in the appendices
o Explains/analyze/discuss findings/data and relate that to the key points of the literature review.
o Presents statistical information using tables and diagrams
o Presents analysis and discussions in the context of the research questions and hypotheses
o Provides evidence of critical analysis where the analysis and discussions are related to literature, research questions and hypotheses
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations
o Summarizes the findings.
o Makes practical recommendations based on the findings. Recommendations must be specific and practical and relate strategies to the stakeholders of the research
o Suggests areas for future research
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Rubrics for Assessment Task (100%):
Sub-Attributes
TCG2b_2b.1: Flexibility and
divergent thinking (10%)
%
TCG2b_2b.4: Analyze and
synthesize the evidence (10%)
10%
TCG2b_2b:5: Justify and theorize
your position
(perspective/thesis/hypothesis) (20%)
TCG3_3.1: Deliver content with
consideration of audience, purpose,
and context surrounding the task,
both orally and in written form as
well as any other appropriate forms
(10%)
Outstanding (9-10)
Integrate literature
information from multiple
perspectives and can
shift readily from one
perspective to another
Select and use journal
articles or current research
papers from sources with
enough interpretation to
develop a comprehensive
analysis or synthesis
Mastering (7-8)
Explore literature
information from multiple
perspectives
Developing (5-6)
Generate literature
information from few
perspectives
Beginning (0-4)
Provide literature
information from a single
perspective
Analyze the issue with the
most relevant journal articles
or current research papers,
and evaluate it with some
evidence and logical
reasoning acknowledged
Analyze the issue with some
relevant journal articles or
current research papers, and
evaluate it with little
evidence and simplistic
logical reasoning
Analyze the issue with
little journal articles or
current research papers,
evidence, and logical
reasoning
20%
Articulate a detailed position
and the reasoning behind
research hypothesis or
themes and develop a
reasonable and well thoughtout conclusion/solution.
Fully recognizes biases and
multiple points of view
Articulate a position and the
basic reasoning behind
research hypothesis or themes
and develop a reasonable and
well-thought-out
conclusion/solution. Partially
recognizes biases or multiple
points of view
Does not articulate a
clear position and fails to
support all research
hypothesis/themes or
justify a conclusion/
solution. Does not
recognize biases or
multiple points of view
10%
Deliver compelling content
which demonstrates a
thorough understanding of
appropriate research context,
audience, and purpose, in
written forms
Articulate a position and the
basic reasoning behind
research hypothesis or
themes and develop a
reasonable and well thoughtout conclusion/solution.
Adequately recognizes
biases or multiple points of
view
Deliver a central content
which demonstrates a
thorough understanding of
appropriate research context,
audience, and purpose, in
written forms
Deliver basic content which
demonstrates a basic
understanding of appropriate
research context, audience,
and purpose, in written
forms
Deliver superficial
content which
demonstrates a lacked
understanding of
appropriate research
context, audience and
purpose, in written forms
10%
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TCG3_3.2: Demonstrate disciplinary
convention and display organization
(10%)
10%
TCG3_3.4: Use supporting evidence
(20%)
20%
TCG6_4.1: Demonstrate selfdirected learning (5%)
TCG6_4.2: Demonstrate self-inquiry
in learning (5%)
Demonstrate detailed
attention and successful
execution of a wide range of
conventions particular to a
specific research topic
including organization,
content, presentation
formatting and style
Uses a variety of supporting
evidence (quantitative data
or interview transcripts),
making appropriate
reference to information or
analysis that significantly
supports the points being
made
Demonstrate competent
attention and execution of a
wide range of conventions
particular to a specific
research topic including
organization, content,
presentation formatting and
style
Uses adequate supporting
evidence (quantitative data
or interview transcripts),
making appropriate
reference to information or
analysis that supports the
points being made
5%
Demonstrate autonomy and
a continued commitment to
project paper and learn
independently, in a
consistent manner, using a
variety of self-directed
learning activities
Demonstrate autonomy and
a continued commitment to
project paper and learn
independently, at various
occasions, using a variety of
self-directed learning
activities
5%
Explore research topics indepth, yielding a rich
awareness and/or littleknown information
indicating intense interest,
initiative, and effort in the
subject
Explore research topics in
depth, yielding insight
and/or information
indicating interest,
initiative, and effort in the
subject
Demonstrate adequate
attention and execution of a
wide range of conventions
particular to a specific
research topic including
organization, content,
presentation formatting and
style
Uses adequate, but
sometimes irrelevant,
supporting evidence
(quantitative data or
interview transcripts), making
adequate, but sometimes
inappropriate, reference to
information or analysis that
supports the points being
made
Demonstrate commitment to
project paper and learn
independently using a variety
of self-directed learning
activities
Demonstrate little
attention and execution of
a wide range of
conventions particular to
a specific research topic
including organization,
content, presentation
formatting and style
Uses little or irrelevant
supporting evidence
(quantitative data or
interview transcripts),
with little reference to
information or analysis
that supports the points
being made
Explore research topics with
some evidence of depth,
providing occasional insight
and/or information indicating
mild interest, initiative, and
effort in the subject
Explore research topics at
a surface level, providing
little insight and/or
information beyond the
very basic facts
indicating low interest,
initiative, and effort in
the subject
Demonstrate limited
commitment to project
paper and learn
independently using a
variety of self-directed
learning activities
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TCG8_8.4: Function effectively and
constructively in a global
environment and in a variety of
contemporary global contexts (5%).
5%
Apply knowledge and skills
to implement sophisticated,
appropriate, and workable
solutions to address complex
global problems using
interdisciplinary
perspectives independently
TCG8_8.5: Demonstrate a
knowledge and respect of ethics and
ethical standards (5%).
5%
Maintain a high level of
ethical integrity by always
prioritizing ethical values
over self-interest. Be aware
of ethical concerns and
research bias.
Plan and evaluate more
complex solutions to global
challenges that are
appropriate to their contexts
using multiple disciplinary
perspectives (such as
cultural, historical, and
scientific)
Commit to ethical integrity
by sometimes prioritizing
ethical values over selfinterest. Be aware of ethical
concerns and research bias.
Formulate practical yet
elementary solutions to
global challenges that use at
least two disciplinary
perspectives (such as cultural,
historical, and scientific).
Define global challenges
in basic ways, including a
limited number of
perspectives and
solutions.
Consider ethical integrity
over self-interest occasionally
when facing ethical
dilemmas. Be aware of
ethical concerns and research
bias.
Prioritize self-interest
over ethical integrity
when facing ethical
dilemmas. Be aware of
ethical concerns and
research bias.
Hurdle assessment guideline for the module:
A student must achieve at least 50% for the final assessment of design studio, and a final grade of C to pass the module. A student who obtains a minimum
of 40% for final assessment and overall grade of D or higher for the module may be allowed to resubmit, to be determined by the Board of Examiners. The
maximum passing grade awarded for the resubmission will be a grade C.
A student who obtains 39% and below for the final assessment will result in failing the module irrespective of the overall marks earned, even though
he/she has achieved 50% or more in the overall assessment. He/she will not be allowed to resubmit the final assessment.
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STUDENT LEARNING TIME
Student Learning Time (SLT) per topic/week of the content outline (SLT mapping against MLO, Teaching & Learning Activities [Guided Learning F2F
(L,T,P,O), NF2F & Independent Student Learning Time]:
Guided Learning:
Face-to-Face
Consultation and seminar
Guided Learning:
Non Face-to-Face
Online Learning
Independent
Student Learning
Time
Hours
Hours
Hours
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Tasks
Tasks
(Face-to-Face)
Tasks
(Online)
Hours
Hours
(Independent
Student
Learning Time)
Date/Week
Week 1
2
4.5
Introduction
2.5
L: Introduction to final year
project
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
Week 2
2,5
Research Problem
and Research
Questions
Supervision & Consult
Student
Learning
Time
(SLT)
Hours
Hours
10
Go through MIB
1
Project
assignment
2
4.5
3
12
Recapping and
Start writing
Introduction
(chapter 1) &
Literature Review
(chapter2)
Project
assignment
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
Week 3
2.5
2
4.5
3
12
14
Literature Review
Field and desk
research
Supervision & Consult
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
Week 4
Methodology
2.5
Supervision & Consult
2
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
Week 5
Methodology
2,5
Supervision & Consult
2
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
Start writing
Introduction
(chapter 1) &
Literature Review
(chapter2)
5.5
Complete writing
Methodology
(chapter 3)
4.5
Improve on
chapter 1-3
incorporating
feedback from
supervisors
Finalize research
instrument/s
2
Field and desk
12
research
2
11
Final write up
of assignment
1.
15
Week 6
2.5
2
5.5
1
Field work
Data collection
Supervision & Consult
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
Field work
Week7
2.5
6.5
Data collection
Supervision & Consult
2
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
Week 8
2.5
2
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
5.5
Analyzing Data
(chapter 4)
Matching findings to
the literature
Findings & Analysis Supervision & Consult
1
Submission of
Assignment 1
2
Assignment
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2
Assignment
13
1
12
Field work
1
Analyzing Data
(chapter 4)
Matching findings
to the literature
Visit to
retailers or
companies
Week 9
11 1 22 2 2 2 2
2.5
Findings & Analysis Supervision & Consult
2
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
6.5
2
5.5
Complete the
Conclusion (chapter
5);
2
Discussing the
Discussing the
findings and
findings and analysis analysis (chapter 4);
(chapter 4); Tying
Tying your findings
your findings to the to the literature
literature
2
15
Assignment
ex
Week 10
2.5
Findings &
Analysis/Discussion Supervision & Consult
Recapping and
2
12
Assignment
16
Show how research
questions have been
answered
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
Week 11
Future Plan for
Development
Week 12
Conclusion &
Recommendations
2.5
Supervision & Consult
2.5
Supervision & Consult
2
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
2
5.5
1
2
Discuss limitations
of the research and
suggest future plans
(chapter 5)
Discuss limitations
of the research and
suggest future plans
(chapter 5)
Assignment 2
write up and
submission
5.5
Final check: Relook
at the ‘Guidelines for
the final report’ to
make sure all
documents are
included in the
Project.
Recapping and
review reading
Journal articles and
related material
13
2
12
Prepare final
submission
17
Week 13
2.5
Final Submission
Submission
TOTAL
32.5
2
3.5
Submit softcopy 24
hour in advance and
Double confirm check- obtain Turnitin
list in MIB
softcopy
26
67.5
2
5
Re-Turnitin
if necessary
3
13
Printing, binding
and hand-in
hardcopies of
project paper
2
27
160Hours
REFERENCES:
Main References supporting the module:
Saunders, M. Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A (2015) Research Methods for Business Students (7th ed.) Harlow: Pearson FT Prentice Hall.
OTHER:
Other additional information:
1. Karuthan, C and Choo, WY (2016). Statistical Analysis Using SPSS (3rd Edition). Pearson
2. Bryman, A. and Bell, E. (2015) Business Research Methods (4th ed.) Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3. Flick, U. (2015). Introducing Research Methodology: A Beginner’s Guide to Doing a Research Project. (2nd
ed.) London: Sage. Fisher, C. (2010) Researching and writing Dissertation: A Guidebook for Business
Students (3rd ed.). Harlow: Pearson FT Prentice Hall.
Special requirements to deliver the module: NIL
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
MODULE DELIVERY/TEACHING AND LEARNING ARRANGEMENTS
There will be scheduled meetings with your supervisor on a weekly basis. You are required to generate and keep all the Supervisor and Supervisee Meetings Record
(Appendix: B) for all the consultations with your supervisor, be it face-to-face meetings; tele-conversations; emails or text messages. These documents show your
progress in completing the final year project and serve as evidence that you have met with your supervisor to discuss about your work on a regular basis.
Please note that the project component is fundamentally a self-driven process, and you will need to manage your time effectively. Your grade will be dependent on (i)
how you design and carry out your research and (ii) how you manage/handle your supervisor and your final research project paper.
ATTENDANCE
You should be aware that it is important for you to attend all the research project briefings and workshops. The briefings will provide you with useful information
and updates about the research project and the workshops will help you in processing and analysing your research project data.
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ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Students are required:
i.
In week 13:
a. submit two (2) hard copies of the Project Paper to your supervisor personally or drop both copies into the assignment drop box placed at the
entrance to TBS Academic Services (Block E, 2nd Floor) IF SUBMISSION VIA DROPBOX.
b. Upload the Project Paper electronically to MyTIMeS to generate similarity report via Turnitin. When you upload your Project Paper to Turnitin,
please ensure your Project Paper include all the five chapters, reference list, questionnaire and SPSS output AND EMAIL TO YOUR
SUPERVISOR IF SUBMISSION IS ONLINE.
c. Print and attach the Full similarity report to Project Paper.
* Announcement would be made via on MyTIMeS on submission method.
ii.
It is compulsory for you to include the following documents in both the hard copies of your project:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Reference list
Questionnaire or list of secondary data, whichever applicable
SPSS /EViews/Excel output and supporting documents for qualitative research.
Three (3) copies of Supervisor and Student Meeting Record (Appendix B) - signed*. These three copies of Appendix B should reflect the consultations
students had with their supervisors on all the 5 chapters of the project paper
Students must ensure that their supervisors sign off the Supervisor Review Record prior to the final submission (Appendix J)
Research Ethics Checklist (signed)
Full Turnitin similarity report
Marking Rubrics and Marker’s comment page (blank form) (Appendix K&L)
*Supervisors will not accept any project that is without three (3) copies of signed Supervisor and Student Meeting Record (Appendix B) and Supervisor Review
Record (Appendix L). Projects without these documents will be considered as non-submission cases.
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Important information:
i.
Deadlines must be strictly adhered to as Turnitin @ MyTIMeS will not allow submission after the deadline. You are required to upload the soft copy of your
full project to Turnitin by latest 28 JUNE 2023 (WEDNESDAY, 2.00PM). You will not be able to access Turnitin link after 2PM. Please submit the
softcopy of FULL project report to your respective supervisor on 30 JUNE 2022, FRIDAY, 2PM.
ii.
You are required to keep the following research related documents until the official release of project result:
a) Soft copy of your research output
SPSS/EViews/Excel/documents supporting qualitative research/tape-recorded interviews, etc.
b) Evidence of research responses/research data
 Primary research: All the questionnaires (hard copy); data set and the Google docs. spreadsheet (soft copy) for primary research
 Secondary research: full details of secondary data; all raw/original data
iii.
All project papers must use the project cover page; title page and statement of authorship.
iv.
No extensions will be granted for project paper submissions. If the project paper is submitted late due to circumstances beyond your control, you are
required to complete an Application for Late Submission of Assessed Work Form (available at the Academic Services Department). Please refer to
Taylor’s University Student Handbook/Degree Programmes Guide for more details on late submission.
PROJECT PAPER
The Project paper makes up 100% of your grade. You are required to submit the following to your supervisor according to the set deadlines in the Module
Calendar.
Plan your work carefully according to the Module Calendar timeline. Please ensure you meet all the deadlines given in order to avoid inability to
complete your final year project by Week 13.
Your supervisor will review your paper and give you feedback. You will then continue writing other chapters after your supervisor has approved your work.
Students who fail this review may not be able to complete the Project paper on time.
Please take note of the following matters throughout the research process:
a) Documentation - It is important that you record or document ALL sources of information that you have made use of and cite them in the appropriate
manner (for example, the Reference List section should contain each and every information source that you have cited within the main body of work) in
order to avoid the problem of plagiarism. Citing and referencing your sources properly is a key part of the research process. Failure to do so amounts to
intellectual theft and/or poor academic practice. In this regard, you are advised to use the Harvard Referencing style and to use it consistently throughout
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your Project paper. We strongly advise you to start a work-in-progress reference list from the very beginning of your research and to update this list
whenever you make use of a new information source.
b) Conducting Research - As you start gathering information (primary and/or secondary data), stay focused on your research objectives and goals. Do not get
side-tracked with unnecessary issues. Collect data and information that will help you answer your research questions, summarize and paraphrase your
readings and document all your material.
c) Draft of your first 3 chapters - You are required to submit a draft of your first three chapters in week 5. This is to ensure that you have (i) adopted an
appropriate research framework, (ii) engaged with the relevant literature and (iii) considered an appropriate research methodology. You will then proceed
after your supervisor has approved the three chapters.
d) Revising your draft - Good scholarly writing requires a significant amount of practice and you will very possibly be writing and rewriting several drafts
before it is good enough to be submitted as your final report. One of the biggest mistakes that many students make is not allocating enough time for
writing. You should get someone to read and edit your work but make sure that their command of the language is better than yours.
e) Concluding and submitting your report - As you conclude and submit your report, please make sure that you fulfill all the criteria set for the final
manuscript (please refer to the Guidelines for the Final Report section).
The Supervisor and Student Relationship
Your supervisor acts as an adviser whom you may discuss your ideas and plans for research. However, this does not extend to undertaking any part of your
research. Your supervisor’s role is as follows:
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Helping you to clarify your topic, research objectives and research questions
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Helping you to identify and advising you on any ethical issues arising from your research plans
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Advising you on the process of a literature review and referencing matters
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Advising you on appropriate research methodology; data collection and data analysis methods
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Providing feedback on your drafts of all the chapters
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Marking your final project
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If you have points to discuss with your supervisor, please make an appointment for discussion in advance, also submitting in advance the information on which
comment is required. You are required to prepare thoroughly before the meeting in order not to waste time. Please prepare an agenda in advance (with the
supervisor’s agreement) and do not expect the supervisor to lead you. Should you experience difficulty in contacting your supervisor, you are advised to contact the
module leader.
GUIDELINES FOR THE FINAL REPORT
The following guidelines are to ensure that there is uniformity in all project papers submitted. Please refer to the guideline attached to this module information
booklet for both quantitative and qualitative research format.
Length of the project report
10,000 words (plus or minus 10%)
Typing and Layout Requirements
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The main text should be one and a half spacing 11-point Times New Roman font printed on A4 paper.
2-sided printing will be accepted for submission
Margins should not be less than 35mm on the left side (binding edge) and 20mm on the top, bottom, and right edge of each page for binding and trimming
purposes.
Chapter headings should be in 14-point bold font and subheadings in 12 point. All headings and subheadings must use appropriate numbering system
Italics, bold fonts, indenting and numbering should be used sparingly
All charts and diagrams must be numbered and titled
Format
The final report must be presented in the following order:
 The first page is the title page (after the cover page)
 The second page is Appendix I (final year project submission checklist)
 The third page is the acknowledgement page.
 The fourth page is a statement of Authorship (indicate the word count here)
 The fifth page is the Table of Contents
 The sixth page is a 200-word Abstract.
 The body of the report will then follow with Page 1with separate chapter orders
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The reference list is placed after the final chapter
All appendices are placed at the end of the paper
o Reference list
o Questionnaire or list of secondary data, whichever applicable
o SPSS /EViews/Excel output and supporting documents for qualitative research
o Three (3) copies of Supervisor and Student Meeting Record (Appendix B) - signed*
o Research Ethics Checklist (signed)
o Full Turnitin similarity report
o Supervisor Review Record (Appendix J)
o Marking Rubrics and Marker’s comment page (blank form) (Appendix K & L)
Chapter Order
You may find it useful to look at some past Project papers. Please log on to Taylor’s or UWE’s Library digital collection to view a selection of past project papers:
UWE Library digital collection:
http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/library/usingthelibrary/searchforthingsa-z/dissertations.aspx
NOTE: At this moment, UWE has stopped supporting us with the access of its library digital collection.
Taylor’s Library digital collection (you can only access this website in campus):
http://10.99.73.18:8080/vital/access/manager/Index
NOTE: Taylor’s Library website
Taylor’s Library website digital collection, we named it as e-Repository at website, student look for past year exam papers will know where to look
for it. It is available for access remotely. Click on “[1] One stop search for e-Repository Collection” will bring you to e-Repository.
While chapters may vary from Project paper to Project paper, the following chapters should make up the report:
Introduction:
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This chapter should provide a background to the research problem to be resolved, research questions to be answered, the rationale for the research and the benefits
of the research. You may also list the issues to be investigated to achieve the research objectives. You should briefly outline the structure of the project paper so
that the readers will have some ideas of the issues dealt in subsequent chapters.
Literature Review:
This chapter highlights and critically reviews all important research conducted to date that is relevant to the topic. The key issues should be drawn out and there
should be a critical evaluation on the relevant published materials. You may identify ‘gaps’ in the literature that your research has addressed. All sources cited in
the text must be fully referenced using Harvard Referencing System. The literature review chapter should end with a summary of key findings and the key concepts
that you use in your own research. Please refer to the link to view some examples of critical reviews:
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/schools/business/bsadmin/staff/s3/docs/critreview.doc
Research Methodology:
This chapter provides a discussion of the research approach and methods which offers a clear description and justification of the research methodology used. You
will include your theoretical framework and measurement of constructs here. This chapter would include sampling plan and data collection methods. You should
include the limitations of the research methods you have chosen and explain how these constraints may affect your results.
Result and Discussion:
This section should contain the results or findings of the research. This section can be presented in one or more chapters depending on the research. In this section,
you are required to explain how your findings/data can be related to the key points of the literature review. You may have large volumes of data, but this should be
summarised with details provided in the appendices. Use tables and diagrams to present statistical information.
Your analysis and discussion should be presented in the context of your research questions. This is a key chapter and should demonstrate critical analysis where
the analysis and discussions and should be related to literature and research questions and hypotheses.
Conclusion and Recommendations:
The last chapter ties up the whole research and addresses how your research objectives stated in the introduction chapter have been achieved. You should make
practical recommendations based on your findings/analysis and suggested the areas for future research. The significance of the research as well as the limitations
should be addressed here.
Referencing
The Harvard referencing style is to be used consistently throughout the Project paper. Please refer to the referencing guide online at:
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http://www.uwe.ac.uk/library/resources/general/iskillzone/referencing/uweharvard/about.html
Submission
Two spiral bound copies of the project paper is to be submitted on the due date.
MODULE REQUIREMENTS
To pass this module, you are required to achieve:
 Overall, at least 50% of the project paper.
LATE SUBMISSION OF WORK FOR ASSESSMENT
Please refer to Taylor’s University Student Handbook/ Dual Award Program Guide for details on late submission and extenuating circumstances.
ASSESSMENT OFFENCES
You are to use the Harvard referencing styles consistently for all written assessments. Taylor’s University treats any acts of dishonesty relating to assessment of
university modules very seriously. It is vital that students acquaint themselves with the University’s policy on assessment offences. Assessment Offences is defined
here as passing off the work of others as one’s own including copying (reproducing or imitating), cheating, collusion (agreement to deceive, using words or ideas
of colleagues or other students and passing them off as your own), plagiarism and other breaches of assessment or other examination regulations. Cheating,
collusion and plagiarism are the use of unfair means of presenting work for assessment; aiding another student in the use of unfair means of presenting work for
assessment; or preventing or attempting to prevent another student from being able to be assessed properly.
The University is to check any work submitted by students using text comparison software, for instance Turnitin. The similarity index produced by the software is
an important tool to assess a student’s performance. However, the index is not the only tool to conclusively determine the existence of breach of academic integrity.
It is important to note that although the rate of similarity may be significantly high or otherwise, the lecturer/tutor/instructor is responsible to exercise his or her
independent professional judgement to determine the actual existence of a breach of academic integrity.
Allegations of and investigations into assessment offences will be dealt with in accordance with the regulations and procedures in force at Taylors University for
the module. Where a student is found to have committed an assessment offence a decision must be taken either to take no further action or to impose an appropriate
penalty which may include failing the student and determining whether or not the student will be permitted another assessment attempt.
Where it is decided that penalty is to be imposed, the penalty could include one of the followings:
a)
the mark for the relevant piece of assessment be reduced; or
b)
the mark awarded for the relevant piece of assessment be reduced to zero; or
c)
the student be deemed to have failed the module, and is not permitted for another assessment attempt for
the module.
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NOTE
Plagiarism cases
As there is no indication of similarity percentage in MI for this semester, it is important for supervisor to be vigilant in detecting any high similarity rate
and exercise his or her independent professional judgement to determine the actual existence of a breach of academic integrity by checking the content
of project to ensure no big chunk or whole paragraph was colour coded and no single number of sources should exceed 5%. Should such cases be
detected, supervisors can bring this matter up to either our SOMM’s Academy Integrity Officer or to my attention for further action.
MODULE CALENDAR 2023_03
Week beginning
W
1
Topic
Activity
3 APR
Assessment / Key dates
FIRST LECTURE
Introduction
Go through MI
8 APR, SAT – NUZUL AL QURAN
2
3
4
5
10 APR
NO MORE LECTURE – W2 ONWARDS, STUDENTS’
CONSULTATION WITH SUPERVISOR
Research Problem and
Research Questions
Start writing Introduction (chapter 1) &
Literature Review (chapter2)
Literature Review
Completed Introduction (chapter 1) and
Literature Review (chapter 2)
Write Methodology chapter
Methodology
Complete writing Methodology (chapter 3).
Submit draft version of chapter 1, 2 & 3 to your supervisors
Methodology
Improve on chapter 1-3 incorporating
feedback from supervisors.
Finalize research instrument/s
Upload first 3 chapters to Turnitin to generate Turnitin
similarity report. Submit the Turnitin similarity report to your
supervisors
*Always use the same file name!!!
22/4 – 23/4 (SAT & SUN) HARI RAYA AIDIFITRI
17 APR
24 APR
1 MAY
1/5 (MON) LABOUR DAY
4/5 (THUR) WESAK DAY
6
8 MAY
Data collection
Field work
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
15 MAY
Data Collection
Field work
Findings & Analysis
Analyzing Data (chapter 4)
Matching findings to the literature
Findings & Analysis
Discussing the findings and analysis (chapter
4).
Tying your findings to the literature
Findings &
Analysis/Discussion
Complete the Conclusion (chapter 5).
Show how research questions have been
answered.
Future Plan for Development
Discuss limitations of the research and suggest
future plans (chapter 5)
Conclusion &
Recommendations
Tying it all up
Editing and Formatting Final Report
Final check: Relook at the ‘Guidelines for
the final report’ to make sure all documents
are included in the Project.
22 MAY
29 MAY
5 JUNE
12 JUNE
5/6 (MON) AGONG’S BD
Submit draft version of chapter 4 & 5 to your supervisors
19 JUNE
26 JUNE
29/6 (THUR) HARI RAY QURBAN
Upload FULL project softcopy to Turnitin to generate
similarity report latest by 28 JUNE 2023 (Wed 2.00p.m. (You
are advised to upload your projects to Turnitin before this
date)
Submit FULL Project Paper via email to your supervisor on
30 JUNE 2023 (FRIDAY, 2.00p.m.)
Appendix A
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SUPERVISOR – STUDENT AGREEMENT RECORD
Research Topic and Supervisor Selection
Registration Details
Name of Supervisor: ____________________________________________________________
Student ID Number: _____________________________________________________________
Programme: ___________________________________________________________________
FYP Module Code: _____________________________________________________________
Date of registration: _____________________________________________________________
Research Topic (research topic should be related to the programme the student is pursuing):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
Contact Details
Both parties have exchanged contact details and agree on mode of communication.
Meetings and Consultations
Meetings will be held weekly between supervisor and student for a minimum of 1 hour. Discussions and questions will also be conducted via e-mail.
Meeting Day:
Time:
Venue:
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Meeting Records
All meetings will be recorded and signed by both supervisor and student in the supervisor-student meeting record.
process of managing records of each supervisory meeting.
Both supervisor and student agree on the
Project Paper Planning and Milestones
Both supervisor and student agree on the general research plan and milestones set.
Intellectual Property
Both parties agree that the creator of the intellectual property has rights to full or partial ownership of that property.
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Authorship Policies
Authorship is assigned based on the level of intellectual contribution which is agreed. The research supervisor is usually the listed as second or last author.
I have read and agree to the above terms.
Name of the Supervisor:
Name of the Student:
Email address:
Office Extension No. :
Email address:
Contact No. :
Signature of the Supervisor:
Signature of the Student:
Date: _______________________
Date: _________________________
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Appendix B
SUPERVISOR – STUDENT MEETING RECORD
Student Name: ______________________________________________________________
Programme: ________________________________________________________________
Module Code: _______________________________________________________________
Supervisor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Day/Date/Time and Duration of meeting: _________________________________________
Purpose of meeting: _____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Key issues discussed:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Agreed action and deadline:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of the Student:
Date:
Signature of the Supervisor:
Date:
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Appendix C
Degree Programmes
Final Year Project Cover Sheet
Please complete the form (in capital letters) and attach it securely to the front of your assignment before submitting your assignment.
Student ID: …..…………………………………………………………………………..
Title of Your Award: ……………………………………………………………………………..
Name of Supervisor: …………………………………………………………
Module Code:
P
R
J
Research Project Title:………………………………………………………………………
Due Date & Time: …………………………………………………………………………
I have read and understood the Degree Programmes Regulations on cheating, plagiarism and collusion. I declare that this piece of work is my own and does not
contain any unacknowledged work from any other sources.
I authorise the University to test any work submitted by me, using text comparison software, for instances of plagiarism. I understand this will involve the University or
its contractor copying my work and storing it on a database to be used in future to test work submitted by others.
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Note: The attachment of this statement on any electronically submitted assignments will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed statement.
Signed:
Date:
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Appendix D
SAMPLE TITLE PAGE
DETERMINANTS OF PRIVATE BRAND PRURCHASE IN THE CENTRAL KLANG VALLEY AREA
Oh Sheau Yoon
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Bachelor of Business (Hons) International Business
Taylor’s Business School
Taylor’s University
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Appendix E
Statement of Authorship
I, ________________ hereby declare that this study is based on my original work except for quotations and citations, which have been duly acknowledged. I also
declare that it has not been previously or concurrently submitted elsewhere in any other institutions or any other degree of qualification.
Word Count: (
words)
Signature: ___________________
Date: _______________________
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Research Project Report Structure
Appendix F
Student Name:
Programme:
Student I.D:
Module Code:
Supervisor:
Research Project Title:
Introduction (Ch.1)
Fails to provide clear
background of the research
problem, research questions to
be answered, rationale of the
research and the benefits of
the research. Writing does not
flow well and not clear.
Provide very little background
of the research problem,
research questions to be
answered, rationale of the
research and the benefits of
the research. Writing does
not flow well and not clear.
Literature Review
(Ch.2)
Fails to provide relevant
literature supporting research
topic. Synthesis and
organisation is based on very
limited information. Writing
does not flow well & not clear.
Poor transitions.
Minimal review of the
literature and little mention of
empirical sources. Poor
synthesis and organisation of
the literature. Writing does not
flow well & not clear. Unclear
transitions.
Research
Methodology (Ch.3)
Fails to provide clear &
appropriate research design,
sample, instruments &
procedures. Did not
acknowledge the strengths &
weaknesses of the research
methods used. Writing does
not flow well, is not clear.
Provides poor & inappropriate
research design, sample,
instruments & procedures.
Minimal acknowledgment of
the strengths & weaknesses
of the research methods
used. Poor writing that does
not flow well, is not clear.
Results &
Discussions (Ch.4)
Statistics/narrative & themes
are inadequate to address
research questions. Minimal to
no use of diagrams and tables.
Minimal descriptive analysis.
Poor writing that does not flow
well.
Statistics/narrative & themes
are minimal to address
research questions.
Adequate to minimal use of
diagrams and tables.
Adequate to minimal
descriptive analysis.
Adequate to poor writing that
does not flow well & not clear.
Provide adequate
background of the research
problem, research questions
to be answered, rationale of
the research and the
benefits of the research.
Writing flows well & quite
clear.
Adequate review of the
literature and empirical
sources. Adequate
synthesis and organisation
of the literature, which is
clearly linked to the research
questions. Adequate writing
that flows well & is clear.
Clear transitions.
Provides adequate and
appropriate research design,
sample, instruments &
procedures. Acknowledges
the strengths & weaknesses
of the research methods
used. Adequate writing that
flows well is clear.
Statistics/narrative & themes
are adequate to address
research questions.
Adequate use of diagrams
and tables. Adequate
descriptive analysis.
Adequate writing that flows
well & clear.
Provides clear background
of the research problem,
research questions to be
answered, rationale of the
research and the benefits of
the research. Writing flows
well & clear.
Good review of relevant and
empirical sources. Good
synthesis and organisation
of literature that is clearly
linked to research questions.
Good writing skills: writing
flows well & is clear. Clear
transitions.
Provides clear and
appropriate research design,
sample, instruments &
procedures. Acknowledges
and discusses the strengths
& weaknesses of the
research methods used.
Good writing that flows well:
clear, concise,
comprehensive.
Statistics/narrative & themes
are adequate to address
research questions. Good
use of diagrams and tables.
Good descriptive analysis.
Good writing that flows well
& clear.
Provides clear and
comprehensive background of
the research problem, research
questions to be answered,
rationale of the research and
the benefits of the research.
Exemplary writing that flows
well: clear and concise.
Thorough review of relevant
and empirical sources.
Exemplary synthesis and
organisation of literature that is
clearly linked to research
question. Exemplary writing
that flows well: clear, concise,
and comprehensive. Clear
transitions.
Provides good research
design, sample, instruments &
procedures. Acknowledges and
discusses the strengths &
weaknesses of the research
methods used. Exemplary
writing that flows well: clear,
concise, comprehensive.
Statistics/narrative & themes
have addressed research
questions. Excellent use of
diagrams and tables. Excellent
descriptive analysis. Exemplary
writing that flows well and
clear.
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Conclusions &
Recommendations
(Ch.5)
Fails to demonstrate evidence
of critical thinking skills and
analysis. Did not provide
adequate summary,
recommendations and
conclusions. Did not identify
limitations and potential for
future research. Did not link
research & literature.
Poor evidence of critical
thinking skills and analysis.
Provide inadequate summary,
recommendations and
conclusions. Did not identify
potential areas for future
research. Links research &
literature in minimally.
Adequate evidence of
critical thinking skills and
analysis. Provide adequate
summary, recommendations
and conclusions. Identified
potential areas for further
research. Links research &
literature.
Evidence of good critical
thinking skills and analysis.
Provide good summary,
recommendations and
conclusions. Identified
potential areas for further
research. Well written.
Links research & literature.
Language & Format
Poor use of language. Incorrect
reference & citations; unclear
flow within and between
chapters; did not include all the
required documents. Abstract
is very poorly written.
Used proper language. Made
some mistakes in referencing
& citations; unclear flow within
and between chapters;
included some of the required
documents. Abstract is poorly
written.
Used proper language.
Made minimal mistakes in
referencing & citations; clear
flow within and between
chapters; included most of
the required documents.
Abstract is sufficiently
written.
Good use of language.
Made a few mistakes in
referencing & citations; clear
flow within and between
chapters; included all the
required documents.
Abstract is well written.
Excellent critical thinking skills
and analysis. Provide very
good summary,
recommendations and
conclusions. Identified potential
areas for further research.
Exemplary writing that flows
well: clear, concise, and
comprehensive. Links
research & literature.
Excellent use of language.
Exemplary referencing &
citations throughout; clear flow
within and between chapters;
included all the required
documents. Abstract is well &
clearly written.
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Appendix G
Dear Respondent,
My Research Title is………………………………………………………………………… .. This study is designed
to……………………………………………………………………….
I would appreciate if you could spare your time and thought in completing this research. Your participation is voluntary where you may choose to
withdraw at any stage of the project without being disadvantaged in any way, at which time any recording of interviews or observations will be
destroyed.
All information collected for the purposes of this study will remain confidential and will be used solely for analysis relating to this study. All reported
and/or published research findings will be presented in an anonymous manner (i.e. contain no names and/or other details that may be used to identify
any particular individual). Written transcripts that are made from the recordings will contain no names or details that might identify you. Any data
that the researcher extracts from this study may be used for different publications in the future.
Thank you for your valuable assistance in making the research a success.
Yours sincerely,
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__________________________________
Name:
Date:
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Appendix H
Research Ethics Checklist
Please complete this checklist before executing your research. A copy of the signed and dated Research Ethics Check-list must be submitted together
with the Project as appendix.
Student Name
Student I.D.
Programme
Module Code
Supervisor Name
Research Project Title
No.
Checklist
1.
Will you be collecting primary data from
human subjects?
2.
Will you be involving respondents who are
children or vulnerable adults?
Will the data collection process cause
anxiety/stress to respondents?
Will you be going to collect any data that
is of a sensitive and/or confidential nature
from your respondents?
Will you be safeguarding the anonymity of
your respondents and assure the
confidentiality of data collected?
Will there be any kind of risks to you, to
the respondents or to the University that
3.
4.
5.
6.
Yes (please explain briefly)
No
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7.
8.
may result from conducting this research?
Will you be collecting data from
organisation/s?
Do you foresee any ethical issues that may
arise from your research?
Student’s signature: ____________________________
Date: ___________________
Supervisor’s Signature: _________________________
Date: __________________
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Appendix I
FINAL YEAR PROJECT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
(This check-list should be placed after the project cover page)
Dear Students,
1. Have you uploaded the soft copy of your project paper (with reference list, questionnaire/ list of secondary data & SPSS/EViews/Excel
output) to Turnitin?
Yes
No
2. Have you generated the full Turnitin similarity report and attached that to your project paper?
Yes
When: _______________________________________
3. Please make sure you have included the following documents before submitting your project papers:
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Please ‘√’ if your
project paper has
the document
Documents (according to sequence)
Cover page
Title page
Statement of Authorship
Table of Contents
Abstract
Chapter 1 to 5
Reference list
Questionnaire/list of secondary data
10.
SPSS/EViews/Excel research output; supporting documents
qualitative research
Three copies of Supervisor and Student Meeting Record (signed)
11.
Research Ethics Check-list (signed)
for
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12.
13.
Full Turnitin similarity report
Supervisor Review Record (signed)
Student’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
Student Name: _________________________________________
Student Id.: ___________________________________________
Programme: ___________________________________________
Module Code: __________________________________________
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Appendix J
SUPERVISOR REVIEW RECORD
Student Name: _________________________________________
Student Id.: ___________________________________________
Programme: ___________________________________________
Module Code: __________________________________________
I hereby confirm that I have progressively reviewed all the chapters of the above student’s FYP.
Supervisor’s Name: _____________________________
Supervisor’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
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Appendix K
Marking rubrics
Rubrics for Assessment Task (100%):
TGCSub
Traits
Ch.
Performance levels
Score
Wt.
Beginning (0-4)
Developing (5-6)
Mastering (7-8)
Outstanding (9-10)
(%)
4.1
Ch.1 - Ch. 5
Demonstrate self-directed
learning (5%)
Demonstrate limited
commitment to
project paper and
learn independently
using a variety of
self-directed learning
activities
Demonstrate
commitment to
project paper and
learn
independently
using a variety of
self-directed
learning activities
Demonstrate
autonomy and a
continued
commitment to
project paper and
learn
independently, at
various occasions,
using a variety of
self-directed
learning activities
Demonstrate
autonomy and a
continued
commitment to
project paper and
learn
independently, in a
consistent manner,
using a variety of
self-directed
learning activities
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4.2
Ch.1 - Ch. 5
Demonstrate self-inquiry in
learning (5%)
Explore research
topics at a surface
level, providing little
insight and/or
information beyond
the very basic facts
indicating low
interest, initiative
and effort in the
subject
Explore research
topics with some
evidence of depth,
providing
occasional insight
and/or information
indicating mild
interest, initiative
and effort in the
subject
Explore research
topics in-depth,
yielding insight
and/or information
indicating interest,
initiative and effort
in the subject
Explore research
topics in- depth,
yielding a rich
awareness and/or
little-known
information
indicating intense
interest, initiative
and effort in the
subject
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2b.1
Ch.2
Flexibility and divergent
thinking (10%)
Provide literature
information from a
single perspective
Generate literature
information from
few perspectives
Explore literature
information from
multiple
perspectives
Integrate literature
information from
multiple
perspectives and is
able to
shift readily from
one perspective to
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another
2b.4
Ch.2 &
Ch.4
Analyze and synthesize the
evidence (10%)
Analyze the issue
with little journal
articles or current
research papers,
evidence and logical
reasoning
Analyze the issue
with some relevant
journal articles or
current research
papers, and
evaluate it with
little
Analyze the issue
with the most
relevant journal
articles or current
research papers,
and evaluate it
with some
Select and use
journal articles or
current research
papers from
sources with
enough
interpretation to
develop a
comprehensive
analysis or
synthesis
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2b.5
Ch.5
Justify and theorize your
position
(perspective/thesis/hypothesi
s) - (20%)
Does not articulate a
clear position and
fails to support all
research
hypothesis/themes
or justify a
conclusion/ solution.
Does not recognize
biases or multiple
points of view
Articulate a
position and the
basic reasoning
behind research
hypothesis or
themes and
develop a
reasonable and
well-thought-out
conclusion/solutio
n. Partially
recognizes biases
or multiple points
of view
Articulate a
position and the
basic reasoning
behind research
hypothesis or
themes and
develops a
reasonable and
well thought- out
conclusion/solutio
n.
Adequately
recognizes
biases or multiple
points of view
Articulate a
detailed position
and the reasoning
behind research
hypothesis or
themes and
develop a
reasonable and
well thought- out
conclusion/solutio
n.
Fully recognizes
biases and multiple
points of view
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8.4
Ch.1 &
Ch.5
Function effectively and
constructively in a global
environment and in a variety
of contemporary global
contexts (5%)
Define global
challenges in basic
ways, including a
limited number of
perspectives and
solutions.
Formulate practical
yet elementary
solutions to global
challenges that use
at least two
disciplinary
perspectives (such
Plan and evaluate
more complex
solutions to global
challenges that are
appropriate to
their contexts
using multiple
Apply knowledge
and skills to
implement
sophisticated,
appropriate, and
workable solutions
to address complex
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as cultural,
historical, and
scientific).
disciplinary
perspectives (such
as cultural,
historical, and
scientific)
global problems
using
interdisciplinary
perspectives
independently
8.5
Ch.1 - Ch.5
(plagiarism
)
Demonstrate a knowledge
and respect of ethics and
ethical standards (5%)
Prioritize self-interest
over ethical integrity
when facing ethical
dilemmas. Be aware
of ethical concerns
and research bias.
Consider ethical
integrity over selfinterest
occasionally when
facing ethical
dilemmas. Be
aware of ethical
concerns and
research bias.
Commit to ethical
integrity by
sometimes
prioritizing ethical
values over selfinterest. Be aware
of ethical concerns
and research bias.
Maintain a high
level of ethical
integrity by always
prioritizing ethical
values over selfinterest. Be aware
of ethical concerns
and research bias.
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3.1
Ch.1
Deliver content with
consideration of audience,
purpose, and context
surrounding the task, both
orally and in written form as
well as any other appropriate
forms (10%)
Deliver superficial
content which
demonstrates a
lacked of
understanding of
appropriate research
context, audience
and purpose, in
written forms
Deliver basic
content which
demonstrates a
basic
understanding of
appropriate
research context,
audience and
purpose, in written
forms
Deliver a central
content which
demonstrates a
thorough
understanding of
appropriate
research context,
audience and
purpose, in written
forms
Deliver compelling
content which
demonstrates a
thorough
understanding of
appropriate
research context,
audience and
purpose, in written
forms
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3.2
Ch.1-Ch.5
Demonstrate disciplinary
convention and display
organisation (10%)
Demonstrate little
attention and
execution of a wide
range of conventions
particular to a
specific research
topic including
organization,
content, presentation
formatting and style
Demonstrate
adequate attention
and execution of a
wide range of
conventions
particular to a
specific research
topic including
organization,
content,
presentation
formatting and
Demonstrate
competent
attention and
execution of a
wide range of
conventions
particular to a
specific research
topic including
organization,
content,
presentation
Demonstrate
detailed attention
and successful
execution of a
wide range of
conventions
particular to a
specific research
topic including
organization,
content,
presentation
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3.4
Ch.2-Ch.5
Use supporting evidence
(20%)
Uses little or
irrelevant supporting
evidence
(quantitative data or
interview
transcripts), with
little reference to
information or
analysis that
supports the points
being made
style
formatting and
style
formatting and
style
Uses adequate,
but sometimes
irrelevant,
supporting
evidence
(quantitative data
or interview
transcripts),
making adequate,
but sometimes
inappropriate,
reference to
information or
analysis that
Uses adequate
supporting
evidence
(quantitative data
or interview
transcripts),
making
appropriate
reference to
information or
analysis that
supports the points
being made
Uses a variety of
supporting
evidence
(quantitative data
or interview
transcripts),
making
appropriate
reference to
information or
analysis that
significantly
supports the points
being made
20
TOTAL
100
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Appendix L
Marker’s Comments
Final Year Project Marking Report
(Please attach this report to scoring rubric)
Supervisor’s report
2nd marker’s report
3rd marker’s report
Student’s name
Student’s I.D. No.
Research Topic
Programme (please circle)
Module Code
Marker’s name (please circle)
BA / IB / HRM / IBM / MKT / AF / FE / BF
Dr. / Mr / Ms
Marks awarded
Final Project Marks (after 2nd
marking)*
*To be completed by supervisor when mark difference is more than5 marks:
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Comments given by supervisor after the discussion with 2nd marker
(1) Need 3rd marking
Yes
No
Please notify students the final year project grade, NOT the marks. Students will be provided a copy of the Project Paper
Scoring Rubric (with additional comments) after the Business School has finalised the final year project grades.
Marker’s Comments
1st Marker
2nd Marker
3rd Marker
Introduction
Literature Review
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Research Methodology
Result & Discussion
Conclusion & Recommendations
Format
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Marks
Grade
Marker’ Name
Marker’s Signature
Date:
Grading Standard for Taylor’s University
(for marker’s reference only)
Grade
Marks
Grade
Points
Definition
A
80-100
4.00
Excellent
Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to analyse and synthesise; outstanding
grasp of subject matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.
A-
75-79
3.67
Very Good
Evidence of grasp of subject matter, critical capacity and analytical ability; understanding of relevant issues;
evidence of familiarity with the literature.
B+
70-74
3.33
B
65-69
3.00
BC+
C
D+
D
D-
60-64
55-59
50-54
47-49
44-46
40-43
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
Description
Good
Evidence of grasp of subject matter, critical capacity and analytical ability; reasonable understanding of
relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.
Pass
Evidence of some understanding of the subject matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems;
benefiting from his/her university experience.
Marginal Fail Evidence of minimally acceptable familiarity with subject matter, critical and analytical skills.
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F
0-39
0.00
Fail
Insufficient evidence of understanding of the subject matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited
or irrelevant use of the literature.
WD
-
-
Withdrawn
Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically mid semester. [please refer to Description 1 below]
F(W)
0
0.00
Fail
Withdrawn from a module after census date, typically mid semester. [please refer to Description 2 below]
IN
-
-
Incomplete
An interim notation given for a module where a student has not completed certain requirements with valid
reason or it is not possible to finalise the grade by the published deadline.
P
-
-
Pass
Given for satisfactory completion of practicum
(Valid as of 2 April, 2013 and subject to change without notice)
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