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submit the thesis for re-examination in the same format or in the The ‗Guideline to the Preparation of Research Reports, Dissertations and Theses‘
conventional Ph.D thesis format. can be downloaded from the IGS website. This document provides guidelines for

research report/ dissertation/thesis preparation and includes details on page
The general structure that follows the format by published papers should layout, language, order of chapters and binding requirements. Candidates
include the following: should also consult their supervisor regarding faculty/department requirements.

Preface Please download the guide at http://www.ips.um.edu.my under ‗Current Students‘
 Title Page tab, browse through ‗Home‘ and go to ‗Rules and Regulations‘ section.

 Original Literary Work Declaration Form
 Abstract Preparing for the Viva-Voce
 Abstrak Doctoral candidates are required to attend a viva-voce where they will be
 Acknowledgements / Dedication required to defend their research. A viva-voce can be daunting as candidates are
expected to answer all questions/issues raised by the examiners. The oral
 Table of Contents examination varies in duration and may last between one to three hours.
 List of Figures Candidates are required to do a short power-point presentation of their research
 List of Tables during the viva-voce. Candidates are strongly advised to consult their supervisor
 List of Symbols and Abbreviations and rehearse their presentation in front of an audience.
 List of Appendices On the day of the viva-voce, candidates have to make sure that they are at the

Main Body venue at least 30 minutes before the event. During the viva-voce, candidates are
 Chapter 1: Introduction advised to defend their work with confidence.

 Chapter 2: Literature Review “Remember, you are the expert in your area of research and you have worked
 Chapter 3: Published Paper 1 on your research for years!”
Published Paper 2

Published Paper 3 and so on Once the viva-voce is over, candidates will be required to wait while the
 Chapter 4: Conclusion# committee deliberates. Candidates will be informed of the status of the viva-
voce, however the official endorsement of the result will be done by the
University Senate.
 References (List of references for chapters of Introduction,
Literature Review and Conclusion) Master‘s candidates are not required to attend a viva-voce. However, in some
cases, candidates may be called to defend their dissertation in which case they
Note: will be notified early to be present.
With reference to the “Guideline for Ph.D Thesis in the Format of
Published Paper” (which is available on http://ips.um.edu.my), Outcome of Thesis/Dissertation Examination

* Introduction chapter should include the information as stated in clause (1) Doctoral
A Doctoral thesis examination can have one of the following results:
no. (5) and (6).
(a) A thesis qualifies to be awarded a distinction if—
# For the contents of Literature Review and Conclusion, please refer to (i) a distinction is recommended in the reports of all the examiners;
clause no. (7) and (8), respectively. (ii) it is recommended by the Committee of Examiners; and
cont/- (iii) it is completed and submitted by the candidate for examination
Supplementary within not more than six semesters with respect to the Degree
 List of Publications and Papers Presented programme of study by Research and eight semesters with respect
 Appendix to the Degree programme of study by Coursework and Research
from the date of the initial registration of the candidate concerned.
(b) Attained sufficient academic merit for the award of the degree without
amendments/corrections to the thesis.

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