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Preparation for Viva-voce

The Research Process
Table 3: The Research Component Process

SEMESTER ACTIVITY OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT
Notice of research intent
Preparation of research
SEM 1 (Appointment of
intent’s notice
supervisors)
Proposal’s development Proposal
SEM 2 Research Proposal
Defence
Research design’s Research design and
SEM 3
refinement data collection
Initial research findings Candidature
SEM 4 Data Analysis
Defence
Dissertation writing Initial discussion and Dissertation
SEM 5
conclusion Seminar
Submission of dissertation
Fulfil publication (Appointment of
SEM 6 Viva-voce
requirement examiners)

The Faculty shall appoint a supervisor for each candidate component who is pursuing
the research component. The Faculty is also encouraged to appoint at least two (2)

supervisors for each candidate. For appointment criteria of supervisors, refer to the
Supervision Policy for Postgraduate Candidates.

E-Log Book
Students are required to complete and submit their e-log book online via student
portal (http://myum.um.edu.my) after each meeting with their supervisors.

The purpose of the e-Log Book is to:

• keep a record of your meetings with your supervisor(s).
• clearly identify the outcomes of each meeting and the actions that are
required on the part of the student.
• support the self-evaluative and reflective process that is necessary while
writing a thesis.
• provide evidence of the process to the Board of Examiners.

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