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CHAPTER 1: FORMAT OF WRITING

A research report, dissertation or thesis can be written in one of the following formats:
• Conventional format;
• Article style format;
• Format of published papers (this option is only available for Doctoral programme by
research candidates)

These formats serve as a generic guideline for the postgraduate candidates in writing a
research report, dissertation or thesis. Minor variation of the format as recommended by the
faculty is allowed. Candidates are advised to discuss with their supervisors to determine which
format is best suited for the nature of their research work.

1.1 Conventional Format
The conventional format follows the traditional monograph structure (Table 1.1). This is the
most common form of research report/dissertation/thesis used by the candidates.

Table 1.1: The general structure that follows the conventional format
Preliminary
▪ Title Page
▪ Original Literary Work Declaration
▪ Abstract
▪ Abstrak
▪ Acknowledgements
▪ Table of Contents
▪ List of Figures
▪ List of Tables
▪ List of Symbols and Abbreviations
▪ List of Appendices

Main Body
▪ Chapter 1: Introduction
▪ Chapter 2: Literature Review
▪ Chapter 3: Methodology
▪ Chapter 4: Results
▪ Chapter 5: Discussion
▪ Chapter 6: Conclusion
▪ References (A consolidated list of references for all chapters)

Supplementary
▪ List of Publications and Papers Presented
▪ Appendix

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