Research Dissertation QSB 4914 (SEMESTER ６）

Research Dissertation (QSB 4914)

Lecturer: Miss Theong May Chuan

Objectives:

• This subject allows me to develop awareness of the current local and global issues in the construction industry.
• This subject allows me to explore the approaches to research.
• 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,

• I am able to use a depth of subject knowledge and apply analytical and research skills in closely defined topic areas.
• I am able to collect data and information required and analyze data collected using appropriate techniques and tools.
• I am able to develop a comprehensive research conclusion and summary.
• I am able to adopt executive keyboarding to produce project documentation and presentations.

Module Schedule:

k/Date	Topics/Readers	Lecture	Tutorial	Self-directed Study
		Hours	Hours	Hours
Week 1 30 August	Introduction to the module		Discussion
		2	2	-
Week 2 (Last day to add/drop a module) 6 September	Introduction and Literature Review Chapters (Revision)		Discussion	Upgrading the chapters
		2	2	10
Week 3 13 September	Data collection method (Revision)		Discussion	Data collection method
		2	2	4
Week 4 20 September	Writing research methodology chapter		Discussion	research methodology chapter
		2	2	10
Week 5 27 September	Analysis and presentation of results		Discussion	Analysis
		2	2	10
Week 6 4 October	Analysis and presentation of results		Discussion	Analysis
		2	2	10
Week 7 (Last day for subject/module withdrawal with WD grade) 11 October	Analysis and presentation of results		Discussion	Analysis
		2	2	10
Week 8 (Online Student Registration) 18 October	Writing Conclusion and Recommendation Chapter		Discussion	Conclusion Chapter
		2	2	8
Week 9 (Last day for Online Student Registration) 25 October	Structural and writing the dissertation		Discussion	Writing Up
		2	2	7
Week 10 1 November	Structural and writing the dissertation		Discussion	Writing Up
		2	2	7
4 to 8 November (Non-contact Week)	Mid-semester Break	-	-	-
Week/Date	Topics/Readers	Lecture	Tutorial	Self-directed Study
		Hours	Hours	Hours
Week 11 (Online Course Evaluation and last day for subject/module withdrawal with F(W) grade) 15 November	Correction, Upgrading, and Finalising Final Draft		Discussion	Upgrading
		2	2	10
Week 12 (Last day for completion of Online Course Evaluation) 22 November	Submission of final report		Discussion	Upgrading & submission
		2	2	6
Week 13 29 November	Viva Presentation		Discussion	Preparation for Viva
		2	2	8
Week 14 6 December	Binding of Dissertation		Discussion	Binding of Dissertation
		2	2	4
Week 15 (Study Leave) 13 December	Submission: TGC Portfolio	-	-	-