TIPS DOING THESIS FOR UiTM STUDENTS

  Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan

         Kampus Kota Bharu

Introduction and Background of Study

Problem Statement

Objectives

Hypothesis/Research Question

Scope of Study

Literature Review

Research Methodology

Findings (relevance, accurate, clarity, completeness, organization and effective use of charts and tables)

Methodology

Findings

Recommendations/Conclusion

Documentation and Appended Materials

CONTENTS         

Preliminary Material

Title fly page       

Title page

Letter of Declaration

Letter of transmittal

Acknowledgement

Table of contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

Abstract/executive summary (may be placed prior to Table of Contents)

*Pages are roman numbering

MARGIN

Left Margin: 3.8 cm / 1.5 inch

Top, Bottom and Right Margin: 2.5 cm / 1 inch

Header and Footer: 1.25 cm / 1 inch

*These specifications are applicable to the printed output, thus margins in the “page setup” should be adjusted accordingly.

SPACING

Text should be double spaced. The following however should be single spaced:

Explanatory footnotes (if absolutely necessary)

Quotations longer than three lines

Bibliography (except between entries)

Appendices

Slightly long headings or subheadings

PRINT SPECIFICATION

Arial size 11

BINDING

When the report is completed after making the necessary changes suggested during the viva and grammatical check, it is ready for binding. Please check all copies carefully to ensure that the pages are in order. A spiral bound copy shall be submitted to the Advisor and to the Second Examiner. One hard cover and CD shall be submitted to the Practical Training Coordinator (Library). Please pay attention to the following particulars:

a. Spine

     Name of candidate

     Title

     Month and Year of submission

b. Cover

     Logo

     Full title of report

     Name of candidate and student matrix number

     Degree

     Name of university

     Year of submission

     All lettering should be in gold blocking font 18

c. Colour

     Marketing (BM220) – Maroon

     Finance (BM222) - Dark Blue

     Business Economics (BM230) - Orange

OTHERS

a. The report shall be 30-40 pages or 6,000-8,000 words (excluding appendices and references)

b. Rough guide on contents:

     Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION (10 pages)

     Chapter 2 LITERATURE REVIEW (15-20 pages)

     Chapter 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (5 pages)

     Chapter 4 FINDINGS (20 pages)

     Chapter 5 CONCLUSION (5 pages)

c. Plagiarism is a serious offence. Any student caught of such misconduct will automatically get a failing grade.

d. Please comply to the deadlines set especially submission of the final draft or else the student will not be permitted to present the report (VIVA).