Master of Education School of Educational Studies Universiti Sains Malaysia

Programme Objective
Three specific objectives (guide book)
Provide training in educational research in order to enable

candidates to gain exposure and training in the different methods of research. This will allow them to conduct research in various educational setting. understanding of various issues in the system, social and administrations of educational organisation. research.

Produce graduates in educational areas who have wide

Produce educationist who possess the skills to undertake

Pre Registration PLG 598

Registration of PLG 598 is done through pre registration

process in SES.
Procedures:

SES Bursary SES

PLG598 Registration (Important dates) Semester 2 2013-2014

20 - 24 Jan 2014
Submit Proposal Research Title Form to Puan Leny.

20 Jan - 16 Feb 2014

Make payment at Bursary. Submit a photocopy of payment receipt to Puan Leny.

Conditions for Registration

1. Pass the PLG 500 (Statistical Reasoning in Education) 2. Pass the PLG 501 (Research method in Education) 3. Status of candidature is remain active.

Month of Submission
SEMESTER FULL TIME PART TIME

Semester I 2013/2014 Registered on September

December 2013

May 2014

Semester II 2013/2014 Registered on February 2014

May 2014

November 2014

Forms
1. Form for pre-registration PLG 598 and Proposal Research

Title Form name of your tutor for PLG 501. 2. Form for the topic confirmation need to be signed by the supervisor the date for submission will be informed. 3. Form for the meeting of supervision Part time (green color); Full time ( Blue color) and Re-registered (white color). 4. Form for submitting the project need to be signed by the supervisor.
Students responsibility: do follow-up with admin staff to

confirm the important dates.

Research Project Supervision

1. The meeting of supervision should be frequent (at

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least 10 times for the period of supervision). Please ask the supervisors signature for each appointment. Research should be tailored with the research focus. The research report should be submitted on the submission date. Follow all regulations and writing format please refer to IPS guideline. The supervisor will make a report of the student under his/her supervision in the SES Exam Board meeting.

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The process of supervision starts after getting an approval of the list of the student by SES Board Meeting. Full time student who did not see or has a meeting with his/her supervisor after a month of the supervision period started will receive a reminder letter from the Dean of SES. Part time student who did not see or has a meeting with his/her supervisor after two months the supervision period started will receive a reminder letter from the Dean of SES.

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Advice 1: Get the job doneindependently

You are seen as a master student and therefore should

not expect a lot of direct management.

Dont try to hide if you havent been working. NO spoon-feeding.

Advice 2: Show initiative and create interest

Supervisors are very busy. You need to initiate contact, schedule meetings, seek input,

etc. Show enthusiasm.

Advice 3: Be sensitive to the supervisors schedule

Give your supervisor time to process your work. Some supervisors might prefer to receive many short bits of

writing on a regular basis while others prefer a complete draft.

Find out what works best for you and your supervisor!

Your Responsiblity
The student need to get his/her supervisor signature and

the meeting record each time he/she meet the supervisor. The student need to ensure:
1. The originality of his/her research project and avoid any

attempt or intention of doing plagiarism. by the Board of SES.

2. Submit the report on the date that has been determined 3. Follow all the research and academic requirements in

writing the report.

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Research Project Report PLG 598

The length of the report is not more than 15000 words or 60 pages @ 250

words per page, not including the appendix.

APA Style. Follow the format provided by IPS. Submit the report (hard-copy) in four copies. Need to submit together with the soft copy (CD).

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Research Project Report Evaluation PLG 598

1. Two examiners/evaluators. 2. Oral presentation (mini viva) is to ensure the originality of

the work and it is from the student work.

3. Attendance and presentation in the oral presentation is

compulsory.

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Fail to Submit Report

Student who fail to submit his/her report on the date will be

assumed as failed to finish the research project and will get F grade for the PLG 598.
The late submission of the research project report will be

downgraded.

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 Student who failed PLG 598 need to re-register at the

following semeter and submit a research proposal to the Course Coordinator of PLG 598 or Deputy Dean (Post Graduate Studies and Research).
The A and A- research project report will be placed in

SES Library.

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Issue 1: Course Withdraw

Before the 6th Week in the 1st semester of registration.
Fill the form from IPS bring to SES to get signature from the

Chairperson of Master Program or The Deputy Dean of RIT.

Submit to IPS and copy to the SES office (postgraduate unit).

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Issue 2: Candidature
All students are responsible to ensure the status of candidature. If the period of candidature near to expire and the student has

yet to finish PLG 598, the student is responsible to apply for extension his/her candidature period.
Any application of extension needs to be done 2 months before

the candidature expires.

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Issue 3: Change of Supervisor

All student are not allowed to change their supervisor. Will only be allowed if the supervisor:

withdraw 2. retired, sabbatical leave, study leave 3. other reason that accepted by SES Board Meeting
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Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Minimum CGPA for graduation is 2.50.

Student who get grade less than C+ for the PLG598

need to repeat this course in the following semester.

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Evaluation Rubric
1. Problem statement, purpose and objective of the study,
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

research questions Literature review Research methodology Data analysis and interpretation Discussion and conclusion Format, writing style and references

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NO. 1.

DIMENSION Problem statement, aim and research question

DESCRIPTION Problem statement has a clear focus, significant and interesting and is of the masters level discussion. The aim of the research is specifically written, research questions are clear and reflect the problem and aim of the research.

CRITERIA Excellent Good Average Weak Very weak

2.

Theoretical knowledge and ability to apply the theory

Show deep understanding of the theories discussed. Put forward analytical and critical discussion on theories stated. Show explanations on the relationship between the theories and research focus.

Excellent Good Average Weak Very weak

3.

Research methodology

Show deep understanding and mastery in research methodology. Use of appropriate research method. Evidence of good understanding of research procedure and ethics. Clear and organized descriptions of methodology.

Excellent Good Average Weak Very weak

NO 4.

DIMENSION Ability to analyze data and present the research findings

DESCRIPTION Show deep understanding and good knowledge on data analysis using appropriate techniques. Research findings are presented in an organized, logical and coherent manner. Show high ability to integrate research findings in discussion. Findings are clearly connected to concepts, previous research and theories. Able to propose meaningful and critical discussion and conclusion.

CRITERIA Excellent Good Average Weak Very weak

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Ability to synthesize findings in discussion and conclusion

Excellent Good Average Weak Very weak

NO 6.

DIMENSION Format, writing style and reference

DESCRIPTION Show excellent skills in academic writing that is of a masters level. Writing is highly organized. Ideas are related and coherently presented in discussions. No mistakes in language and spelling detected. Use APA format correctly. Reference and citation are accurate, complete and current. Sources are properly cited.

CRITERIA Excellent Good Average Weak Very weak

Thank You
Dr. Low Hui Min lowhm@usm.my Tel: 04-6535419