B.Tech Quality Project 401

1. B.Tech QualityProject 401 Project Overview 22 February 2012

2. Agenda • Overview Research • Layout of chapters • Quantity per chapter • Discussion chapters • Breakaway sessions • Closing

3. “ Actions speak louder than words and action is the secret of success. Your dream will only come true when you take action to achieve your goals”…Unknown

4. Layout– Order to follow • Title of dissertation • Declaration of candidate • Acknowledgements • Abstract ( 1 page) • Table of contents • List of figures • List of tables • List of abbreviations • Glossary

5. Layout continued…. • Chapter 1 – Introduction (3 pages) • Chapter 2 - Literature Search (5 pages) • Chapter 3 – Methodology ( 5 pages) • Chapter 4 – Results and Discussion (3 pages) • Chapter 5 – Conclusion and Recommendation (2 pages) • Bibliography • Appendices

6. “Creativity is allowing you to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” – Scott Adams

7. Title - Topic • Current • Relevant • Flair • Sufficient literature review • Able to fulfill requirements for the proposal • Area – Field – Aspect – Issue/variables • Nexus search

8. “ Never let other people decide your limitations or capabilities. There will be those that will say you are not smart enough, old enough or young enough. Don’t listen. You can set your mind and heart to accomplish anything” – Diaries Direct

9. Chapter 1 - Introduction • Background to problem • Currently done • Statement of problem • What impacts if you don’t ? • Aim (1) • Objectives (>1) • Rationale to the study • Why doing ? • What you hope to achieve ? • Delimitations and scope • Outline of research

10. Chapter 1 - Introduction • Background to problem Use authors to make a compelling introduction. Outline the main reasons prompting the investigation in this area

11. Chapter 1 – Introduction cont.. • Statement of problem Clearly outline what the problem is and as far as possible support it with some referenced author sources

12. Chapter 1 – Introduction cont. • Rational for the study Give clear reasons why the research is necessary and the importance and value of the study in a coherent paragraph • covers aim and objective

13. Chapter 1 – Introduction cont. • Scope of the study/Delimitations Where is the study focus confined to. Justify in a paragraph.

14. “ One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation” – Arthur Ashe

15. Chapter 2 - Literature Review • This includes a critical review of relevant literature sources • Use the Harvard method of referencing and refer to more recent author sources

16. Chapter 2 - Literature Review cont. • Demonstrate how the literature links to your topic, the problem statement and research objectives • Include any controversies or shortcomings.

17. Chapter 2 - Literature Review • Related studies • Report • Internal, local, national, international • Technology available • Which technology you used ? • Why you used this technology? • Strengths and weaknesses

18. “The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” - Albert Einstein

19. Chapter 3 - Methodology • Cover all aspects related to the research design study type, target population, sampling techniques, sample selection, size of sample, questionnaire design, pilot test (if conducted), any hypotheses formulated, data collection methods, interviewing procedures/schedule

20. Chapter 3 – Methodology cont. • How the data will be analyzed and any limitations • Use the appropriate sub headings, lots of author source references • Justify the research procedures employed

21. “ We shall not fail or falter, we shall not weaken or tire… Give us the tools and we will finish the job”. –Sir Winston Churchill

22. Chapter 4 - Results and Discussion • Results of data (main) • Summary • Detail appendix • Discuss findings • Tie findings with objectives

23. “Energy is the essence of life. Everyday you decide how you are going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal and maintaining focus”. – Oprah Winfrey

24. Chapter 5- - Conclusion and Recommendations • Restatement of the Problem • Description of Procedures • Major Findings (reject or fail to reject Ho) • Conclusions • Recommendations for Further Investigation

25. Chapter 5 - Conclusion and Recommendations • Conclusion • Tie with each objective you set out in chapter 1 • State contradictions • Tie in with results from chapter 4

26. Chapter 5 - Conclusion and Recommendations • Recommendations • Tie in with conclusion • What you found and how it could help • What future work could be continued…

27. Bibliography • Consistent • Numbered • Referenced to content • Harvard • Alphabetical

28. Appendices • Number • A • A-1 • Referenced correctly

29. Rules • All pages numbered • All pages with a title • Submit 3 copies, ring bound • Assessment criteria • Font size 12 (general)

30. Rules cont… • Font size 13, bold (headings) • Line spacing 1.5 • Margins 2.5 cm (top and bottom) • Time-table (flow and dates)

31. Due Dates B.Tech • 5 September 2012 • 3 copies • Ring bound • No late submissions • 24 to 26 October 2012 • Presentation

32. Proof reading • Publication – guideline from Dept • Mark allocation • Dissertation = 75 marks • Presentation = 25 marks

33. “Research is a combination of endurance and ambition. It is a balance of patience, perseverance and humility.” – Shalini Singh