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UMBP0010 Research Methodology Research Proposal Presentation and Thesis/Viva Preparation Dr. Muhammad Hanif Ramlee, 7 th April 2020

Research Proposal Presentation and Thesis/Viva Preparation Dr. Muhammad Hanif Ramlee, PhD, BEng

Presentation • My Profile • 1.0 Introduction Outlines • 2.0 Research Proposal • 3.0 Preparation of Thesis • 4.0 Tense in Proposal and Thesis • 5.0 Proposal Defense • 6.0 Viva Voce

My Profile Dr. Muhammad Hanif Ramlee, MIET (UK), PhD (UTM), BEng (UTM) • B.Eng. in Biomed. Eng (UTM, 2012) • PhD in Biomed. Eng (UTM-UPMadrid, 2015) • Post-Doctorate (UKM, 2016) Current Position: 1. Senior lecturer and Chair for Student Development, SBEHS, FE, UTM 2. Deputy Director of Medical Devices and Technology Centre (MEDiTEC)

My Profile Expertise: Biomechanics, biomaterials, rehabilitation eng. And biomedical design Teaching course: 1. Intro to Biomed Eng 2. Statics and Dynamics 3. Lab 2, CDIO Lab and PBL Lab 4. Solid Mechanics 5. Rehabilitation Eng. 6. Biomed. Systems Design 7. Biomechanics 8. Research Methodology

1.0 This is a simple flow of research process: Introduction 1.1 Research Process

1.0 Level of research according to Degree level: Introduction Bachelor • Learning process in conducting a simple research/analysis with correct methodology Master • Intensively solving a problem using more advanced methodology PhD 1.2 Level of Research • Conducting many analysis with advanced methodology and proposing a new method/device/material/policy/technique

2.0 Research Proposal What is research proposal? Ideas Scope In General: A research proposal is a written workable well Objective Written planned ideas within a specific scope to achieve targeted objective Plan Literature

2.1 Research Proposal in Different Level Bachelor Master/PhD • Title • Similar like Bachelor but more intensive and deeper • Simple problem statement • How relevant is your study • Objective to community? • Scope • What is specific and • Significance suitable method and • Literature procedure? • Materials and • How many samples? Methodology • Benefits? Something new? • Expected Results • How many papers want to • Conclusion publish? It is contribution to knowledge.

2.2 Content in Research Proposal In our school practise, Title Chapter 3 there is no template for • Concise and relevant within content • Data collection: CT scan of bone research proposal. • 3D model development Chapter 1 | Introduction • Finite element analysis • Background of study But these are the Chapter 4 | Results and Discussion • Problem statement important elements • 3D model • Objective • Stress and displacement • Scope need to be included: • Significance of study Conclusion Chapter 2 | Literature Review References • Eg: Anatomy of bone and tissue • Eg: Previous study

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction Co Components: 1. 1.Ba Background of f stu tudy 2.Problem statement 2. 3. 3.Research objectives 4. 4.Scope 5. 5.Sig ignificance of f stu tudy

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 1. 1. Back ackground of of Stud Study • Explain some data from previous works that related to your study.

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 1. 1. Back ackground of of Stud Study • Explain similar study from previous published report.

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 1. 1. Back ackground of of Stud Study • Why you need to conduct such study? • Mention a bit about your research is to solve something

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 2. 2. Prob oble lem statement • Identify the current problem that have been faced by many researchers/users in worldwide

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 2. 2. Prob oble lem statement • It is suggested to state at least 3 problems • Each problems should be explained in a single paragraph • If 3 problems, means you need to have at least 3 paragraph • The simple process as shown: Quote or rephrase Explanation of the wording from State on how to problem literature with solve the problem reference

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 3. 3. Obj bjectiv ive • Based on the problem statement, you need propose objectives to solve the problem • Make it in a point form, example: 1. To develop a 3D model of bone from CT images via segmentation process 2. To analyse the model via finite element method for accessing stress and strain 3. To propose a new design of implant for treating ACL injury

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 3. 3. Obj bjectiv ive • Should start with ‘to’ and follow with action verb

Using SMART criteria to develop objectives M: S: Specific A: Attainable R: Relevant T: Time-bound Measurable • Significant • Meaningful • Appropriate • Realistic • Time- oriented • Simple • Manageable • Achievable • Result- oriented • Tangible • Aligned • Resourced • Action- oriented

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 4. 4. Sc Scop ope of of stu tudy • Onl nly on one e pa paragraph • Ans nsweri ring wha hat, , when hen an and d ho how • Th The e seq sequence: Wha hat you ou do do, , ho how you ou do do an and d whe hen is s the the seq sequence

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 1 Introduction 5. 5. Sign Signif ific icance of of stu tudy • The Th e si sign gnif ific icance/im importance of of you our stu tudy to o the the wor orld/communit ity/envi vironment/knowle ledge • We e ar are e no not t do doin ing a a res esearch if f the the ou outcomes ar are no not t impo portant

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 2 Literature Review Wha hat is s literature revi view? • It It is s you our revi view/comment/thought tha that com oming fr from om you our r rea eadin ing/understandin ing on on wha hat you ou ha have rea ead • Th The e fl flow is s bel below: Search for literature Read and Capture important Write it in your (papers, book etc) understand information words

Example of sub-topic in chapter 2

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 3 Methodology Mus ust inc nclu lude: 1. 1. Flow cha chart 2. 2. Ga Gantt cha chart rt 3. 3. Li List of of mater eria ials ls 4. 4. Spec pecif ific ic meth thod

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2. 2. Ga Gantt cha chart

2.2 Content in Research Proposal Chapter 4 Expected Results Mus ust inc nclu lude: 1. 1. You our r exp xpectatio ions fr from om this this stu tudy 2. 2. You our r hypo pothesis is Eg Eg: : It It is s exp xpected tha that thi this stu tudy can an pr provi vide a a valu aluable le biom biomechanic ical l informatio ion of of str tress an and d str train in to o res esearcher an and do doct ctors for or tr trea eatin ing fr frac acture.

3.0 Preparation of Thesis 3.1 What is thesis/dissertation? Wha hat is s the thesis is/dis issertatio ion? • A writ ritten wor ork res esult ltin ing fr from om or origin inal l res esearch, , esp especia iall lly on one e sub submit itted for or a a hig higher deg degree in n a a un universit ity. – Colli llins Con onci cise Dict ctionary ry & Thesa hesauru rus • Two o impo portant el elements in n you our the thesis is: 1. 1. A wor orth thwhil ile pr prob oble lem or or que questio ion whic hich ha has no not bee been pr previo iously ly an answered, , bu but ha has bee been ide dentif ifie ied in n you our r the thesis is 2. 2. Con ontri ributio ion to o ne new kno nowle ledge

3.0 Preparation of Thesis 3.2 Elements that examiners looking for Th The e examin iners will l rea ead you our r the thesis is on only ly (not (not all all wor orks tha that you ou ha have bee been do done) to o fi find an answers for or the the fol ollo lowin ing qu questio ions: 1. 1. What is the student’s research question? 2. 2. Is s it it a a goo ood qu question? Has as bee been ans answered be before? 3. 3. Did Did the the stu tudent convince e the the examiners with ith goo ood an answer? 4. 4. Did Did the the stu tudent follo ollow rig ight pr procedure to o do do res esearch? 5. 5. Did Did the the stu tudent ha have str trong fun fundamental l kn knowledge? 6. 6. Did Did the the stu tudent an analy lyse fin findings corr orrectly? 7. 7. Has as the the stu tudent made contri ributio ion? Papers?

3.0 Preparation of Thesis 3.3 Supervisor’s Expectation Viva Proof read Final draft Revision First draft by chapters

3.0 Preparation of Thesis 3.4 Content in Thesis Conventional Publications • Chapter 1 Introduction • Chapter 1 Introduction and Thesis Overview • Chapter 2 Literature Review • Chapter 2 Literature Review • Chapter 3 Methodology • Chapter 3 Article 1 • Chapter 4 Results • Chapter 4 Article 2 • Chapter 5 Discussion • Chapter 5 Article 3 • Chapter 6 Conclusion • Chapter 6 Conclusion • References • References