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The general structure that follows the format by published papers should
include the following:

Preface
 Title Page

 Original Literary Work Declaration Form
 Abstract
 Abstrak
 Acknowledgements / Dedication
 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: Published Paper 1

Published Paper 2
Published Paper 3 and so on
 Chapter 4: Conclusion
 References (List of references for chapters of Introduction,
Literature Review and Conclusion)

Supplementary

 List of Publications and Papers Presented
 Appendix

The ‗Guideline to the Preparation of Research Reports, Dissertations and Theses‘
can be downloaded from the IGS website. This document provides guidelines for
research report/ dissertation/thesis preparation and includes details on page
layout, language, order of chapters and binding requirements. Candidates
should also consult their supervisor regarding faculty/department requirements.

Preparing for the Viva-Voce
Doctoral candidates are required to attend a viva-voce where they will be
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
examination varies in duration and may last between one to three hours.
Candidates are required to do a short power-point presentation of their research
during the viva-voce. Candidates are strongly advised to consult their supervisor
and rehearse their presentation in front of an audience.