Research Dissertation (QSB 4914)
Lecturer: Miss Theong May Chuan
Objectives:
1) This subject allows me to develop awareness of the current local and global issues in the construction industry.
2) This subject allows me to explore the approaches to research.
3) This subject allows me to demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind to produce a viable academic research.
Learning Outcomes:
Through the study of this subject,
1) I am able to use a depth of subject knowledge and apply analytical and research skills in closely defined topic areas.
2) I am able to collect data and information required and analyze data collected using appropriate techniques and tools.
3) I am able to develop a comprehensive research conclusion and summary.
4) I am able to adopt executive keyboarding to produce project documentation and presentations.
2) I am able to collect data and information required and analyze data collected using appropriate techniques and tools.
3) I am able to develop a comprehensive research conclusion and summary.
4) I am able to adopt executive keyboarding to produce project documentation and presentations.
Module Schedule:
k/Date
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Topics/Readers
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Lecture
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Tutorial
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Self-directed Study
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Hours
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Hours
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Hours
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Week 1
30 August
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Introduction to the module
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Discussion
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2
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2
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-
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Week 2 (Last day to add/drop a module)
6 September
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Introduction and Literature Review Chapters (Revision)
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Discussion
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Upgrading the chapters
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2
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2
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10
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Week 3
13 September
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Data collection method (Revision)
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Discussion
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Data collection method
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2
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2
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4
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Week 4
20 September
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Writing research methodology chapter
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Discussion
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research methodology chapter
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2
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2
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10
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Week 5
27 September
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Analysis and presentation of results
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Discussion
|
Analysis
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2
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2
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10
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Week 6
4 October
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Analysis and presentation of results
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Discussion
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Analysis
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2
|
2
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10
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Week 7
(Last day for
subject/module
withdrawal with
WD grade)
11 October
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Analysis and presentation of results
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Discussion
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Analysis
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2
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2
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10
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Week 8
(Online Student
Registration)
18 October
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Writing Conclusion and Recommendation Chapter
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Discussion
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Conclusion Chapter
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2
|
2
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8
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Week 9
(Last day for
Online Student
Registration)
25 October
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Structural and writing the dissertation
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Discussion
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Writing Up
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2
|
2
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7
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Week 10
1 November
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Structural and writing the dissertation
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Discussion
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Writing Up
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2
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2
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7
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4 to 8 November
(Non-contact Week)
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Mid-semester Break
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-
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-
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-
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Week/Date
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Topics/Readers
|
Lecture
|
Tutorial
|
Self-directed Study
|
Hours
|
Hours
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Hours
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Week 11
(Online Course
Evaluation and
last day for
subject/module
withdrawal with
F(W) grade)
15 November
|
Correction, Upgrading, and Finalising Final Draft
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Discussion
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Upgrading
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2
|
2
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10
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Week 12
(Last day for
completion of
Online Course
Evaluation)
22 November
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Submission of final report
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Discussion
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Upgrading & submission
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2
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2
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6
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Week 13
29 November
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Viva Presentation
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Discussion
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Preparation for Viva
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2
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2
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8
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Week 14
6 December
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Binding of Dissertation
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Discussion
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Binding of Dissertation
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2
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2
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4
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Week 15
(Study Leave)
13 December
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Submission: TGC Portfolio
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-
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-
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-
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ELEMENT:
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