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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
• Should my supervisor‘s name be included in my conference papers and
publications?
Yes, if your supervisor has contributed to the papers and publications.
Ultimately it is a matter that should be negotiated between you and your
supervisor.
• Which conferences should I present my papers in?
Try as far as possible to target conferences that will publish your paper in a
conference proceeding. It will be even better to target a conference that will
publish papers which are selected by a board of editors or peer reviewers.
• Which journal should I publish in?
Identifying the appropriate journal to send your research paper to require some
experience and know-how. It is best to consult your supervisor early in your
candidature as to which journals you should target. Remember to take into
consideration the University’s requirement for the research candidate to
submit papers to ISI journals for publication.
Upskill Programmes
IGS provides short intensive courses through its Upskill Programmes to prepare
all postgraduate candidates with some crucial knowledge to begin research work,
publish research findings and move to completion and beyond.
Various speakers are invited to conduct the program including experienced
academic staff of UM, speakers from other universities in Malaysia and also
experts from abroad.
The courses offered:
 Provide candidates with basic knowledge before they begin their research and
writing.
 Help candidates to develop ideas in making their research more creative and
innovative.
 Provide a platform for candidates to exchange their ideas and share
knowledge with one another
 Support candidates to develop better skills in writing and publishing their
research findings in reputable journals
 Prepare candidates with good skills and knowledge before they begin their
experience in the working environment.
For more information about the courses schedule, please contact the Student
Development & Writing Unit of IGS at 03-7967 6935.
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Assistance in Thesis and Dissertation Writing
Student Development & Writing Unit of IGS offers services to assist postgraduate
candidates in writing their thesis and dissertation. Services provided include:
 Hands-on Clinics/Individual Assistance on Turnitin, Stylewriter and Endnote
Software Usage.
 Proof-reading and Editing Service
This service is conducted by appointed postgraduate candidates with
experience in editing. The service is coordinated by the IGS and clients pay
directly to the editors (minimum RM 5 per page).
 Face-to-face Tutoring
 Ph.D Thesis Boot Camp / Master‘s Dissertation Boot Camp
The boot camp aims to provide a venue specifically for candidates who are in
their final stages of writing their thesis and dissertations. Candidates who are
plan to submit their thesis/dissertation at the end of each semesters will
spend a dedicated time to just write, format, clean up their thesis/dissertation
for submission.
Experienced staff, tutors and demonstrators are assigned for these services can
provide feedback and collaborate with candidates to help them improve the
quality of their thesis or dissertation. For detailed information, please contact 03-
7967 6935.
Avoiding Plagiarism
As an enrolled student and member of the University of Malaya candidates are
expected to produce original academic work. Failure to acknowledge the work of
others in their work means the candidate is guilty of plagiarism. A candidate
who is found to have plagiarized his assignments or any written work that is part
of the assessment in a course or programme may be subjected to disciplinary
action under the University of Malaya (Discipline of Candidates) Rules 1999. All
rules and regulations pertaining to acts of plagiarism are clearly outlined in,
“„How to Avoid Plagiarism: A Handbook for Postgraduate Candidates”.
The handbook can be downloaded at
http://ips.um.edu.my/images/ips/doc/rules_regulations/How_To_Avoid_Plagiarism
A_Handbook_For_Postgraduate_Students.pdf
Candidates are advised to read this handbook which also offers guidelines on
citation methodology. Candidates are advised to check their work for originality
by using the Turnitin software. Details on Turnitin software can be accessed at
http://software.um.edu.my/turnitin.html
Training on the Turnitin software is provided continuously and free of charge by
the Student Development & Writing Unit of IGS. Please contact 03-7967 6935 for
more details.
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