APPENDICES

REVISED AUGUST 2019

APPENDIX 1 : FORMAT FOR TOPIC PROPOSAL
APPENDIX 2 : FORMAT FOR INTERIM REPORT
APPENDIX 3 : MARKING FORM: INTERIM REPORT
APPENDIX 4 : FORMAT FOR DISSERTATION REPORT
APPENDIX 5 : COVER FOR DISSERTATION FINAL SUBMISSION (RING BOUND)
APPENDIX 6 : DECLARATION
APPENDIX 7 : ABSTRACT
APPENDIX 8 : ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
APPENDIX 9 : REFERENCES
APPENDIX 10 : MARKING FORM: FINAL REPORT
APPENDIX 11 : TURNITIN TRAINING GUIDE
APPENDIX 12 : COVER FOR DISSERTATION FINAL SUBMISSION (HARD BOUND)
APPENDIX 13 : FORMAT FOR CD SUBMISSION
APPENDIX 14 : CORRECTION FORM
MANUAL FOR DISSERTATION
REVISED AUGUST 2019

APPENDICES
 APPENDIX 1
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Centre of Studies for Quantity Surveying

Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Shah Alam, Selangor

DISSERTATION
BQS 664
FORMAT FOR TOPIC PROPOSAL

Each student should have at least 3 proposals.

Each proposal should be about 1000 words and have the following items:

PROGRAMME :
SEMESTER :
PART :

NAME :
MATRIC/ UiTM NO. :

ADDRESS :

CONTACT NO. :

TITLE :

OVERVIEW OF
THE TITLE : (Provide a brief overview of the topic – i.e. a statement
which says clearly what the dissertation will be about.
You should also demonstrate how it relates to your
programme.
PROBLEM
STATEMENT : (specify the problem or issue you wish to investigate)

AIM : (Specify what you are aiming to analyse, evaluate and

test
In one sentence)

OBJECTIVES : (Between 3 and 5 single sentence to identify

investigative
 elements which support the overall aim – these
may develop into chapters)

SCOPE OF STUDY : (specify the scope of study: neither too wide nor
too narrow)

METHODOLOGY : i) Identify the sources of data

ii) Method(s) to be adopted for collecting
data and information
iii) The expected method of analyzing the
data.

TENTATIVE CHAPTER
HEADINGS : (Approximately 5 to 6 chapters)

REFERENCES : (A list of all references should be attached to

this report)

PROGRAMME OF WORK : (A simple bar chart showing the main activities

and duration of each activity from Semester 05
to Semester 06 – until submission of Final Draft)
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Centre of Studies for Quantity Surveying

Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Shah Alam, Selangor

DISSERTATION
BQS 664
FORMAT FOR INTERIM REPORT

NOTES:
This report is to be submitted in the middle of Semester 05. The Interim Report should be
completed by the student. The report should be typed.

It is expected that students should have completed their literature review before the middle of
Semester 05. The report will serve two main purposes: to monitor students’ progress in
Semester 05 and to fulfill part of the assessment of the Dissertation. The interim report will
constitute 15% of the overall mark for Dissertation.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the form is completed and returned, in the
middle of Semester 05 to the Coordinator (Evaluation). Failure to do so may result in a loss of
marks.

STUDENT

Name : …………………………………………………………………………..

Matric No. : …………………………………………………………………………..

Signature : …………………………………………………………………………..

Date : …………………………………………………………………………..

SUPERVISOR

Name : …………………………………………………………………………..
The contents of the Interim Report are as follow:

TITLE …………………………………………………………………………………….

PROBLEM STATEMENT …………………………………………………………………..

AIM …...……………………………………………………………………………………..
(One sentence)

OBJECTIVES
(One sentence for each objective)
1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

SCOPE OF STUDY …………………………………………………………………………..

LITERATURE SEARCH
State how far you are with literature search.
A list of all references should be attached as an appendix to this report.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH DESIGN

Details of the method(s) of investigation (e.g. case studies, survey, use of pilot study,
etc.) to be employed should be stated.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

PROGRESS TO DATE
Please give full details of what you have done so far (eg. Literature search, draft
chapters written, interviews conducted, etc). Provide chapter titles with an indication
of progress to date expressed as a percentage for each chapter.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

You should submit a draft of first few chapters with the report pro-forma
(approximately 3000 words).

PROGRAMME
A bar chart showing the timescale for the future work to be carried out in order to
complete and submit the completed Dissertation on or before submission date (i.e. in
Semester 06)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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CODING:

GROUP / SV INITIAL
Centre of Studies for Quantity Surveying
Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Shah Alam, Selangor

DISSERTATION: BQS 664

MARKING FORM : INTERIM REPORT

STUDENT

Name :

Matric No. :

Title :

SUPERVISOR

Name :

Date :

FINAL MARK : /100

Note: The interim report will constitute 15% of the overall mark for Dissertation.

Instructions to Supervisors:
• Please return this form with marks to the Coordinator (Evaluation) before or on the
_____________________.

• Please keep the Interim Report: the students will collect it on the 10 th week of Semester 05. Please explain
the corrections they have to make before they can proceed with their research.
 MARKING FORM: INTERIM REPORT
DISSERTATION : BQS 664

Student’s Name :

Title of Final Project :

Supervisor :

INTERIM REPORT MARKS: CLO 2 Scale Marks

Criteria of Assessment 1 (very poor) ----------- 5 (excellent) awarded

1. The background of study is described in a 1 2 3 4 5 /10

logical, explicit manner.

2. Contains a concise description of the aim and 1 2 3 4 5 /10

objective of the study.

3. Contains a clear problem statement that 1 2 3 4 5 /10

demonstrating the significant of the study.

4. The scope of research is described in terms of

1 2 3 4 5 /10
knowledge generation and professional
application.

5. a) The review of research and literature is

clearly related to the research objectives 1 2 3 4 5 /10
and problem statement, well-organised
around major ideas or themes.

b) The content of the literature review is drawn

from acceptable journals or sound academic 1 2 3 4 5 /10
journals or there is justification for using
other sources

6. The methodology describes how the research

1 2 3 4 5 /10
design derived logically from the problem
statement.

7. Sufficient, adequate, appropriate, relevant and 1 2 3 4 5 /10

list of references

8. Clarity of future direction and programme of 1 2 3 4 5 /10

work.

9. Quality of consultation with the supervisor 1 2 3 4 5 /10

Overall Performance /100

 MARKING FORM: INTERIM REPORT
DISSERTATION : BQS 664

Student’s Name :

Title of Final Project :

Supervisor :

Criteria of Assessment Comments

1. The background of study is described in a logical,

explicit manner.

2. Contains a concise description of the aim and

objective of the study.

3. Contains a clear problem statement that

demonstrating the significant of the study.

4. The scope of research is described in terms of

knowledge generation and professional application.

5. a) The review of research and literature is clearly

related to the research objectives and problem
statement, well-organised around major ideas or
themes.

b) The content of the literature review is drawn from

acceptable journals or sound academic journals
or there is justification for using other sources

6. The methodology describes how the research design

derived logically from the problem statement.

7. Sufficient, adequate, appropriate, relevant and list of

references

8. Clarity of future direction and programme of work.

9. Quality of consultation with the supervisor

General feedback for student:

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FORMAT FOR DISSERTATION (BQS664) REPORT

Item Descriptions Remarks

1 TITLE PAGE (no page number)
2 DECLARATION (no page number)
3 ABSTRACT (i – Roman number)
4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (ii– Roman number)
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (iii – Roman number)
6 LIST OF FIGURES (iv – Roman number)
7 LIST OF TABLES (v – Roman number)
8 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (vi – Roman number)
9 CONTENTS/ TEXT OF THE REPORT (begins with page 1 – Arabic number)
10 REFERENCES (page number continues from the last page
of the text)
11 APPENDICES (page number continues from the last page
of references)

FONT SIZES
STYLE : ARIAL

SIZE USAGE
11 point Body text
14 point Bold (Capital Letter) CHAPTER HEADING
14 point Bold (Capital Letter) SECTION HEADING
12 point Bold (Small Letter) Sub-heading

SPACING

SPACING
Chapter Heading and Section Heading 2
Section Heading and Sub Heading 2
Body text 2

PAPER MARGIN

Left 40mm
Right 25mm
Bottom 25mm
Top 25mm

CHAPTER - CENTRE

PAGE NUMBER - CENTRE (BOTTOM)

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COVER FOR DISSRTATTIN FINAL SUBMISSION (RING BOUND) (sample)

40mm

CENTRE OF STUDIES FOR QUANTITY SURVEYING

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
SHAH ALAM
14 font

DISSERTATION TITLE
45mm
40mm
16 font

12 font
Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment
of the requirement for the award of
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

14 font
PREPARED BY : STUDENT’S NAME (UiTM NO.)
SEMESTER : SEPTEMBER 2019 – JANUARY 2020

40mm
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DECLARATION
(sample)

“I declare that this dissertation is the result of my own research and that all sources are acknowledged
in the references”

Student’s signature : ……………………………………………………………………

Student’s name : ……………………………………………………………………

Date : ……………………………………………………………………
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ABSTRACT
(Sample)

Risk management has become a main part of the organisation’s activities. Its main aim is to help all

other management activities to reach the organisation’s aims directly and efficiently. Systematic risk

management is expecting the unexpected or in other words it is a tool which helps control risks in

construction projects. Its objective is to introduce a simple, practical method of identifying, assessing,

monitoring and managing risk in an informed and structured way. Construction professionals need to

know how to balance the contingencies of risk with their specific contractual, financial, operational and

organisational requirements. The risk management process entails identifying construction risk and

exposures, and formulating an effective risk management strategy to mitigate the potential of loss. Many

construction professionals look at risks individually with a myopic lens and do not realise the potential

impact that other associated risks may have on their business operations. Due to this scenario, this

dissertation is mainly focused on the practice of risk management in Client’s organisation, through

identifying the level of awareness of construction professional towards risk management and to

determine their policy and procedure in dealing with risks in a construction project. Apart from that, it is

also to examine problems and challenges for the implementation of risk management. The method used

was a postal survey to the construction professionals who are working in Client’s organisation.

Unstructured interviews were carried out in order to give a better view on the implementation of risk

management in Malaysian construction industry specifically in Client’s organisation. The research

showed that Malaysian clients are slowly accepting risk management as a management tools that will

help in managing the construction project effectively and successfully. From the research also it can be

conclude that risk management still has a long journey to travel in order to be accepted and recognised

in Malaysian construction industry.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(Sample)

With high gratitude to Allah S.W.T. who gave me the ideas and physical strength in preparing this
dissertation. Completion of a project of this nature requires more than just the efforts of the author. I
wish to express my gratitude to the persons and all parties who responded to the survey and also
offered their invaluable contributions in carrying out this final project/dissertation.

First of all, I would like to express my appreciation and acknowledgement to my supervisor Encik
Hashim Ali who has given me guidance and unfailing support and contribution of ideas in preparing this
dissertation. Also a special thanks for his insightful supervision, encouragement, thoughtful criticisms
throughout the research and his creative suggestions.

My gratitude also goes to all those who agreed to be interviewed, formally and informally and gave me
the benefit of their knowledge, views and experience. I am also indebted to all my friends for their moral
support and encouragement during the preparation of this dissertation.

Finally, I would like to thank my beloved parents and family members, who never stop giving me their
encouragement and full support in order for me to complete my dissertation. Thank you for all the
understanding given to me when I really needed it.

Thank you.
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REFERENCES (sample)

Aksorn, T., &Hadikusumo, B. H. (2014). Critical success factors influencing safety program performance
in Thai construction projects. Safety science, 46(4), 709-727.

Alinaitwe, H., Apolot, R., &Tindiwensi, D. (2013). Investigation into the causes of delays and cost
overruns in Uganda's public sector construction projects. Journal of Construction in Developing
Countries, 18(2), 33.

Battaglia, M., Frey, M., &Passetti, E. (2014). Accidents at work and costs analysis: a field study in a
large Italian company. Industrial health, 52(4), 354-366.

Eze, E. C., &Idiake, J. E. (2018). Impact of Rework on Building Project and Organisation Performance:
A View of Construction Professionals in Nigeria. International Journal of Sustainable Construction
Engineering and Technology, 9(1), 29-43.

Grace Ellis. (June 19, 2018), 7 Ways to Reduce Construction Rework, retrieved on 19 September 2018,
from https://.plangrid.com/2018/06/7-ways-to-reduce-construction-rework/

Ghazali, N., Yaman, S., & Mohammad, H. (2014). Contractors’ compliance On Occupational Safety And
Health (Osh) Policies In Malaysia’s Construction Industry. Proc. 8th Mucet.

Han, S. H., Yun, S., Kim, H., Kwak, Y. H., Park, H. K., & Lee, S. H. (2015). Analyzing schedule delay of
mega project: Lessons learned from Korea train express. IEEE Transactions on Engineering
Management, 56(2), 243-256.

Hassanein, A. A., & Hanna, R. S. (2017). Safety programmes in the Egyptian construction industry.
International journal of injury control and safety promotion, 14(4), 251-257.

Haseeb, M., Lu, X., Bibi, A., Dyian, M. U., & Rabbani, W. (2013). Causes and effects of delays in large
construction projects of Pakistan. Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management
Review, 33(832), 1-25.

Hoonakker, P. L., Carayon, P., McGuire, K., Khunlertkit, A., Wiegmann, D. A., Alyousef, B. & Wood, K.
E. (2013). Motivation and job satisfaction of Safety. Journal of Critical Care, 28(3), 315-e13.

Idris, N.(2017). Website Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia – By Sector.DOSH
[Online]. Available at: http://www.dosh.gov.my/index.php/en/occupationalaccident-statistics/by-sector.
[Accessed: 27 March 2018].

Jim Emmons. (2015). Why Contractor Safety is Important for an Owner. Retrived on 18 October 2018
from https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/3645/title/why-contractor-safety-is-important-for-
an-owner Jose Cueva. (Dec 13, 2017) retrieved on 20 October 2018 from
https://www.tenna.com/increase-uptime-and-reduce-repair-costs-with-asset-tracking/

.
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CODING:

GROUP / REF. NO. / SV INITIAL

Centre of Studies for Quantity Surveying

Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Shah Alam, Selangor

DISSERTATION (BQS 664)

MARKING FORM : FINAL REPORT

STUDENT

Name :

Matric No. :

Title :

Please circle the following:

SUPERVISOR / SECOND ASSESSOR/ THIRD ASSESSOR

Name :

Signature :

Date :

SUMMARY OF MARKS

a. Dissertation Report Marks: CLO 4 = (100%)

b. Dissertation Report Marks: CLO 3 = (5%)
c. Consultation Marks: CLO 1 = (10%)

Instructions to Supervisors:
• Please return this form with marks to the Dissertation Coordinator (Evaluation) before or on the
_____________________.
• Please keep the Dissertation: the students will collect it after they get their examination results.
Please explain the corrections they have to make before making the final hard-cover binding.
• The Second and Third Assessors may return this form together with the Dissertation to the
Dissertation Coordinator (Evaluation).
MARKING FORM FINAL REPORT
DISSERTATION: BQS664

Student’s Name :

(to be filled by the Supervisor & Second or Third Assessor)

Criteria of Assessment Marks Total Marks

Scale: 1 (very poor) ----------- 5 (excellent)

A DISSERTATION REPORT MARKS : CLO 4

1. Abstract & Introduction

Abstract contains a concise description of the study, a brief
statement of the problem, methods and procedures of the 1 2 3 4 5
research, and a summary of findings and conclusion.
The background of the study is described in a logical, explicit
1 2 3 4 5
manner /20
Contains a clear problem statement and objectives
1 2 3 4 5
demonstrating the significant of the study
The scope of research is described in terms of knowledge
1 2 3 4 5
generation and professional application.

2. Literature review
The review of research and literature is clearly related to the
research objectives and problem statement, well organized 1 2 3 4 5
around major ideas or themes.
The literature review includes comparisons/contrasts of
1 2 3 4 5
different points of view or different research outcomes
/20
The content of the literature review is drawn from acceptable
journals or sound academic journals or there is justification 1 2 3 4 5
for using other sources
The review is an integrated, critical essay on the most
1 2 3 4 5
relevant and current published knowledge on the topic.

3. Research Methodology
The introduction describes how the research design derives
1 2 3 4 5
logically from the problem or issue statement.
The appropriateness of methodology chosen (How and when
1 2 3 4 5 /15
the data were analyzed is articulated)
The process by which the data were generated, gathered,
1 2 3 4 5
and recorded is clearly described

4. Findings, Analysis and Discussion

Build logically and presented in a manner that addresses the
1 2 3 4 5
research questions and objectives of the study
Findings presented thoroughly with full elaboration
1 2 3 4 5
Patterns, relationships, and themes described as findings are
1 2 3 4 5
supported by the data. /25
Utilization of appropriate statistical methods for the study
1 2 3 4 5
Provide discussion of the research that can be drawn from
the study addresses the implication on practice and future 1 2 3 4 5
research
(to be filled by the Supervisor & Second or Third Assessor)

Criteria of Assessment Marks Total Marks

Scale: 1 (very poor) ----------- 5 (excellent)

5. Conclusion, Recommendations and Reflection

Provides summary of the research findings that can be drawn
1 2 3 4 5
from the study
Contains implications of the study and articulates the need
1 2 3 4 5
for future research
Provides valuable research experience that has been /20
learned, recognized achievement and identify challenges 1 2 3 4 5
throughout the research process
Sufficient, adequate, appropriate, relevant and list of
1 2 3 4 5
references
1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL /100%

B DISSERTATION REPORT MARKS : CLO 3

1. Presentation and overall structure of the report

Language that is clear, precise and logically organized
structure (Is written with correct grammar, punctuation and 1 2 3 4 5 /5
spelling), includes appropriate citations

TOTAL /5%

NOTE:
*The Dissertation report will constitute 75% of the overall mark (from Supervisor and 2nd or 3rd Assessors).

* Please fill in the SUPERVISOR & 2nd or 3rd ASSESSORS COMMENTS FORM (for Dissertation improvement)

(to be filled by the Supervisor)

Criteria of Assessment Total Marks

B CONSULTATION MARKS: CLO 1

/4
1. Quality of consultation (min. 6 meetings) and progress report
/2
2. Student’s interest, effort & initiative
/4
3. Analytical & Critical Thinking
/10
TOTAL
MARKING FORM FINAL REPORT
SUPERVISOR & 2nd OR 3rd ASSESSORS COMMENTS
DISSERTATION: BQS664

Student’s Name :

Title of Dissertation :

Contents Comments

1. Abstract and Introduction

2. Literature review

3. Research Methodology

4. Findings, Analysis and Discussion

5. Conclusion, Recommendations and

Reflection

6. Presentation and overall structure of the

report

(to be filled by the Supervisor)

7. Quality of consultation and progress report

8. Student’s interest, effort & initiative

9. Analytical & Critical Thinking

Overall Comments:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Please tick ( / ) the following:

Supervisor

2nd Assessor

3rd Assessor
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COVER FOR DISSERTATION FINAL SUBMISSION (HARD BOUND) (Sample)

SPINE

14 font Arial 50mm

GOLD BLOCK

CENTRE OF STUDIES FOR QUANTITY SURVEYING

DISSERTATION TITLE

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & SURVEYING

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
SHAH ALAM

DISSERTATION TITLE

18 font Arial
GOLD BLOCK

STUDENT’S FULL NAME

YEAR

Year of
YEAR submission

50mm
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FORMAT FOR CD SUBMISSION (Sample)

FRONT PAGE TEMPLATE

ABSTRACT AND CD TEMPLATE

FRONT PAGE AND ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

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CODING:

GROUP / REF. NO. / SV INITIAL

Contoh: 6C/23/NF

Centre of Studies for Quantity Surveying

Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying
Universiti Teknologi MARA

CORRECTION FORM
DISSERTATION (BQS 664)
It is hereby confirmed the student have made corrections as directed and subsequently allowed
to bind the dissertation

STUDENTS’ NAME : ………………………………………………………………………………

TITLE : ………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

SEMESTER : ……………………………………………………………………………….

Please tick the following:

1 Hardbound and 1 CD
1 CD
___________________________________________________________________________

Verify by,

Supervisors’ Name : …………………………………………………..………………………….

Signature : ………………………………………………………………………………

Date : ………………………………………………………………………………