Final Year Project (FYP) 1
Briefing for FYP 1
Specially for students of
HC00 & HC05
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Introduction
 The aim of the final year project is to
test the student’s ability to apply the
knowledge learned over the years of the
course.
 The emphasis for final year projects may
be on the development of a software
product or on academic research. Topics
for final year projects can, therefore,
cover a wide variety of areas.
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Introduction cont…
 Even though these topics cover different
areas, the work involved includes:
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Identify a problem area (i.e. project topic)
and main objectives of the project.
Submit a proposal articulating clearly the
aims and objectives of the project.
Research and/or analyze the project area to
gain an understanding of the work involved.
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Introduction cont…
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Design, implement and test a solution if
appropriate.
Write a manual which clearly documents the
project and, if appropriate, how each of the
above stages were carried out.
Present the project.
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Introduction cont…
 Starting next semester, FYP 1 will be
graded with 3 credits.
 Students are advised to approach
lecturers to discuss about project domain
and title before semester break.
 During semester break, start finding
relevant information and preparing the
project proposal.
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Milestones
 Milestones for FYP 1 is as tabulated in
Table 1.0
 Pay attention to the tasks and the due
date for completing those tasks
 Always refer to your supervisor for latest
information and updates
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Table 1.0: Milestones for FYP1
Week
Task
1&2 Submit proposal
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Resubmit rejected proposal (if applicable)
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Progress report 1 to supervisor
Chapter 1 & Chapter 2
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Project 1 Report to supervisor and
examiner
Chapter 1 to Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Preliminary Results
Gantt Chart for project 1
References
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Project 1 presentation
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Amended/Corrected Report to examiner
Proposal
 Must contain
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Project title
Introduction
Project background
Project objectives and scope
Literature Review
Methodology
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Progress Report
 Chapter 1: Introduction
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Provides introduction to the project/
research, objectives, scope and problem
background.
 Chapter 2: Literature Review
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Reviews researches done or/and existing
systems/ applications that are related to the
project. Can also include techniques/
methods/equipments or technologies that
will be applied on the project.
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Progress Report
 Progress report acts as a tool to inform
your supervisor regarding your project
progress.
 Inform your supervisor regarding
problems faced, changes to project and
justify the need for change, completed
stages or tasks.
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Project 1 Report
 Title page
 Abstract
 Abstrak
 Table of Content
 List of Tables
 List of Figures
 Chapter 1 & Chapter 2
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Project 1 Report cont…
 Chapter 3: Methodology
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Reports approaches and overall framework
taken in building the system/application or
research. Can also contain techniques/
approaches that will be applied in the design
and implementation of the project/research.
This chapter can also contain justification
regarding the methods/approaches used
and software and hardware requirements.
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Project 1 Report cont…
 Chapter 4: Preliminary Results
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For research-based project - report early
experiments/testing done and expected
results
For system/application-based project application’s mock up or sample GUI
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Project 1 Report cont…
 References
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Refer to Gaya UMS for the format of writing
references
 Gantt Chart
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Drawn using Microsoft Project
 Appendices
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Project 1 Report cont..
 Report format
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Follow Gaya UMS and guidelines given for
report contents
Tahoma Font 11
1.5 spacing
Etc…
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Project 1 Report cont…
 Submit 2 copies of the project report to
Pejabat Am 1 on/before due date
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One to supervisor
One to examiner
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Presentation
 Students are required to prepare
presentation slides for the presentation
 The slides is summarization of project 1
report with clearly stated project
background, problem statements,
objectives, scopes, literature reviews,
methodology and preliminary results
 Sample slides will be provided later.
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Presentation cont…
 Students who failed to present for FYP
will automatically failed the project
unless with written letter/ supporting
documents justifying the reasons of
absent before scheduled presentation.
 Students who failed to finish FYP during
presentation and request for delayed
presentation/ extend presentation will be
penalized.
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Presentation cont…
 For student who wishes to extend their
presentation, a maximum period of two
weeks will be given to complete the
project. If failed to complete the project
on time, they will be graded as SM and
have to extend another semester or
more accordingly.
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Amendment/Correction
 Students are required to correct/amend
the report as pointed out by the
examiner and presented/submit to the
examiner before week 15
 Students failed to do so will be penalized
accordingly (Fail? Extend project 1??)
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Other
 Students are advised to meet and
discuss with their respective supervisor
at least three times (or more) per FYP1
or FYP2. Those who failed to do so (if
requested by supervisor) will be barred
from project presentation and have to
extend to next semester.
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Other cont…
 Students who were found to plagiarize in
their FYP will fail the project
automatically. Further action might be
taken by school regarding this matter.
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Final Words
 Supervisor IS
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Someone who provide guidelines on how and
what you must do in your project
Someone who give you ideas and comment
on how to improve your system/application
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Final Words cont…
 Supervisor IS NOT
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Someone who supposed to teach and solve
your programming problems.
Someone who supposed to find and give
you sample source code.
Someone who supposed to remind, remind
and remind you about the due dates (and
beg you for) submitting project reports.
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The end
STRIVE TO EXCELL!
Q&A
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