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RESEARCH PROCESS

Dissertation

Proposal Defence (PD)

Candidate are expected to complete a dissertation proposal in a
timely fashion. Candidate are required to present and pass the
Proposal Defence latest by Semester 2.

Candidate are required to submit five (5) copies of their
complete research proposal report consisting of 3,000 to 7,000
words to the UMGSB office, not later than two (2) weeks before
the date of the presentation. The report must include the
following:

Important Note:
• Abstract (500 words in Malay and English language);

• Introduction, problem statement and scope of research;
• Research objective;
• Summary of literature review;

• Description of conceptual framework OR summary of
experimental methods OR summary of research
design and equipment;
• Importance and relevance of study;

• Preliminary findings / pilot test (initial findings, if any)
• Proposed work schedule based on the submission date
of thesis/dissertation for examination;
• Brief bibliography : APA format

• Plagiarism report (must not exceed 20%)
Important Note:
• Proposal Defence is deemed satisfactory, the student may
proceed with the proposed research; OR
• If Proposal Defence is deemed unsatisfactory, the student is
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required to present the Proposal Defence for 2 Attempt in the
following semester; OR
• Unsatisfactory results for both attempts at Proposal Defence
may put the student at risk of termination from the programme.

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