EC221 – BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (Hons) CIVIL (Infrastructure), FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA ,PULAU PINANG FYP

FYP II Report (SV)_2020

NAME OF STUDENT
MATRIC NO.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (RUBRICS ) ON ASSESSMENT OF REPORT WRITING (FYP II) BY FACULTY SUPERVISOR

Complex Engineering (E,F) (D, D+, C‐) (C,C+) (B‐,B) (B+,A‐) (A,A+) Marks Comment
Problems (WP & WK) Weak Below Average Average Satisfactory Good Excellent in 100%
  (40‐49%) (50‐59%) (60‐69%) (70‐79%) (>80%)

COMPONENTS MARKS MARKS

Abstract is written just like a table of Abstract is written but missing 1 or 2 Abstract is written consisting all the 5 Abstract is written consisting all the 5 Abstract is written consisting all the 5 Abstract is excellently written where the
content in which student describes elements that must be in the abstract: elements but the student unable to elements and able to address elements and able to address student able to summarise all the most
what he/she is doing in each chapter. problem/issue, purpose of the study, highlight important points from the 5 important issue/method/results/ finding important issue/method/results/ finding important points from the 5 elements
Or else abstract is written like an methods, results and conclusion. elements which the abstract can be too may not follow the sequence. and follow sequence but several flaws (problem, the purpose of the study,
WA 10 introduction. long. Thus the abstract can be difficult to can be identified such as undefined methods, results and conclusion) and
Abstract (CO5-
1.5 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8 Unable to address and summarise the follow. abbreviation, discussion from previous they are arranged in a proper sequence.
PO10) issue/method/results/ finding of whole literature, citation, new idea or analysis
EA 1,2,3,4,5
thesis. does not present in your
thesis etc.

Not able to identify all the three Able to identify one of the elements Able to identify two of the elements that Able to determine three elements Able to establish three elements Able to formulate the three elements that
elements which are : 1) What is the however, it is inconsistent with the title. are consistent with the title. There is consistent with the title. Able to identify consistent with the title. Able to identify are consistent with the title. Able to
current situation (brief literature review Not able to identify issues/ problems. evidence of issues/ problems highlighted issues/problems directly related to the issues/ problems directly related to the identify issues/problems directly related
of similar works)? 2) What is wrong but indirectly related to the intended intended study. intended study. to the intended study. Able to establish
Problem with the current situation study. Able to establish the shortcomings with the shortcomings with some
Statement (CO3- 1.25 (issues/problems regards to smilar brief proposal of suitable measures. justifications. Brief proposals of suitable
PO2) area of study)? 3) What needs more to measures are also included.
be done?

Objectives Not able to identify objectives. Able to identify the objectives of the Able to identify the objectives of the study Able to determine at least two numbers Able to establish at least two numbers Able to establish at least two numbers of
study . However, objectives are non- which are SMART with correct usage of of objectives in line with problem of objectives that are SMART with objectives that are SMART with correct
(CO3-PO2) SMART (Specific, Measurable, verbs. statements. Objectives are SMART correct usage of verbs consistent with usage of verbs consistent with problem
WA 2 Achievable, Realistic and Timeliness) with correct usage of verbs. problem statement and scope of work. statement, scope of work, methodology
1.25 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8 with incorrect usage of verbs. and conclusions.
WP 1,2,3,4,5,7

Scope of Work Not able to identify main activities Able to identify main activities Able to identify activities and consistent Able to outline activities that are Able to establish activities that are Able to establish activities that are
undertaken. undertaken. However, the activities with objectives and problem statement. consistent with objectives, problem consistent with the objectives, problem consistent with objectives, problem
(CO3- PO2) indicated are inconsistent with statement and methodology showing statement and methodology showing statement, methodology that include
objectives and problem statement. the limitation of the work. the limitation of the work. Flow of limitations. Flow of activities presented
activities are provided. briefly the methodology ,
1.25 apparatus/techniques to be adopted,
parameters/variables to be measured
and tools used for analysis.

(E,F) (D, D+, C‐) (C,C+) (B‐,B) (B+,A‐) (A,A+) Marks Comment
Weak Below Average Average Satisfactory Good Excellent in 100%
  (40‐49%) (50‐59%) (60‐69%) (70‐79%) (>80%)
COMPONENTS MARKS MARKS
Not able to identify the benefit, Able to identify the benefit, contribution Able to identify the benefit, contribution Able to identify the benefit, contribution Able to identify the benefit, contribution Able to identify the benefit, contribution
contribution and overall impact of the and overall impact of the research work and overall impact of the research work and overall impact of the research work and overall impact of the research work and overall impact of the research work
research work on ONE OR MORE of on ONE OR MORE of the following on ONE OR MORE of the following on ONE OR MORE of the following on ONE OR MORE of the following on ONE OR MORE of the following
the following infrastructure engineering infrastructure engineering (road, infrastructure engineering (road, infrastructure engineering (road, infrastructure engineering (road, infrastructure engineering (road,
(road, drainage, water reticulation, drainage, water reticulation, sewerage, drainage, water reticulation, sewerage, drainage, water reticulation, sewerage, drainage, water reticulation, sewerage, drainage, water reticulation, sewerage,
sewerage, earthwork and traffic) and earthwork and traffic) and also TWO of earthwork and traffic) and also TWO of earthwork and traffic) and also TWO of earthwork and traffic) and also TWO of earthwork and traffic) and also MORE
also the following aspects the following aspects (environment, the following aspects (environment, the following aspects (environment, the following aspects (environment, THAN TWO of the following aspects
(environment, economy, nation and/or economy, nation and/or improve quality economy, nation and/or improve quality of economy, nation and/or improve quality economy, nation and/or improve quality (environment, economy, nation and/or
Significance of WA 2 improve quality of human's life, of human's life, researcher, industry). human's life, researcher, industry). of human's life, researcher, industry). of human's life, researcher, industry). It improve quality of human's life,
researcher, industry). However, it is inconsistent with the However, it is indirectly related to However, it is indirectly related to is directly relate to issues/problems. researcher, industry). It is directly related
Study (CO4- 0.5 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8 issues/problems. issues/problems. issues/problems. Able to identify new Able to identify new outcome to issues/problems with justifications are
PO12) WP 1,2,3,4,5,7 outcome (knowledge, (knowledge, theory/concept/finding) given. Able to identify new outcome
theory/concept/finding) from the study. from the study. (knowledge, theory/concept/finding) from
the study.
 Not able to identify relevant themes Able to make a review but it is Able to make a review with little analysis Able to make a sensible review with Able to establish substantial coverage Able to adapt related theories/ concept
to review. summary of general literature related to on the previous research and with limited sufficient coverage of related theories/ of related theories/ concept and studies and studies on the subject area. Able to
the topic. coverage of related theories/ concept and concept and studies on the subject on the subject area. Summary of integrate the previous findings and
studies on the subject area. area with appropriate references. important information is given in tables conclude the uniqueness of the present
Summary of important information is or graph form. work. Summary of important information
given in tables or graph form. is given in tables or graph form. Provide
some form of justifications on why
Literature WA 12 research should proceed.
Review (CO4- 1.5 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8
PO12) WP 1,2,3,4,5,7
Write-up consists of merely a copy Write-up shows evidence of copy and Improper citations are evident. Materials Proper citations (include figures and Proper citations (include figures and Proper citations (include figures and
and paste job, rewritten facts and paste job. Most of the literatures are not organized according to chronology and tables taken from various sources). tables taken from various sources). tables taken from various sources).
full of annotations. acknowledged or cited. not according to theme (theoritical Materials organized according to Materials organized according to Materials organized according to theme.
concepts). chronology and not according to theme. There is some evidence of There is evidence of good organization.
theme. good organization.

(E,F) (D, D+, C‐) (C,C+) (B‐,B) (B+,A‐) (A,A+) Marks Comment
Weak Below Average Average Satisfactory Good Excellent in 100%
  (40‐49%) (50‐59%) (60‐69%) (70‐79%) (>80%)
COMPONENTS MARKS MARKS
Methods outlined are consistent with Method outlined are consistent with
objectives and scope of work and adopt objectives and scope of work and adopt
the standard method of measurements the standard method of measurements
(even if it is not a standard method of (even if it is not a standard method of
measurement, proper citation is measurement, proper citation is
Methods outlined are consistent with required). Method clearly explained, required). Method clearly explained,
Methods outlined consistent with objectives and scope of work and adopt precise, complete and step-by-step precise, complete and step by step
Not able to identify activities Methods outlined not consistent with objectives and scope of work but do not the standard method of measurements procedure so that it could be replicated procedure so that other researchers
undertaken. objectives and scope of work. follow the standard method of (even if it is not a standard method of by other researchers. could follow easily. Some evidence of
measurements. measurement, proper citation is justification on the realibility on the
required). chosen method compared to other
methods is stated.

Methodology
WA 5
and Data
4 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8 Mehods and data collection procedure
Collection (CO3- (qualitative or quantitative data) are not
WP 1,2,3,4,5,7
PO4) well explained and shown. Missing
>60% of the following information. i)
materials used ii) equipment iii)
apparatus iv) variables iv) safety rules
v) data collection tools (qualitative
research) vi) calibration of instruments
vii) test run/ replication viii) no of
sample tested/population of sample ix)
control experiment/ samples x) flow of
activity /methodology xi) data collection
programme.
Mehods and data collection procedure Mehods and data collection procedure Mehods and data collection procedure Mehods and data collection procedure Methods and data collection procedures
are not well explained and shown. are not well explained and shown. are not well explained and shown. are not well explained and shown but are well written, easily to follow and
Missing 40 - 60% of the following Missing 20- 39% of the following Missing < 20% of the following consist ALL the following information. i) consist ALL the following information. i)
information. i) materials used ii) information. i) materials used ii) information. i) materials used ii) materials used ii) equipment iii) materials used ii) equipment iii)
equipment iii) apparatus iv) variables equipment iii) apparatus iv) variables iv) equipment iii) apparatus apparatus apparatus iv) variables iv) safety rules v)
iv) safety rules v) data collection tools safety rules v) data collection tools iv) variables iv) safety rules v) data iv) variables iv) safety rules v) data data collection tools (qualitative
(qualitative research) vi) calibration of (qualitative research) vi) calibration of collection tools (qualitative collection tools (qualitative research) vi) calibration of instruments
instruments vii) test run/ replication viii) instruments vii) test run/ replication viii) research) vi) calibration of instruments research) vi) calibration of instruments vii) test run/ replication viii) no of sample
no of sample tested/population of no of sample tested/population of sample vii) test run/ replication viii) no of vii) test run/ replication viii) no of tested/population of sample is sufficient
sample ix) control experiment/ samples ix) control experiment/ samples x) flow of sample tested/population of sample is sample tested/population of sample is ix) control experiment/ samples x) flow of
x) flow of activity /methodology xi) data activity /methodology xi) data collection sufficient ix) control experiment/ sufficient ix) control experiment/ activity
collection programme programme. samples x) flow of activity samples x) flow of activity /methodology xi) data collection
/methodology xi) data collection /methodology xi) data collection programme.
programme. programme.

Able to only present the raw data in
table form which this unable to show
relationship of the data and discover
useful information from the simple
analysis.
Data Analysis WA 5
Able to convert (analyse) raw data Able to convert (analyse) raw data No errors in presenting relationship No errors in presenting relationship Data is presented accurately in a suitable
(qualitative/ quantitative data) into (qualitative/ quantitative data) into between variables based on the between variables based on the format, trend, correctly titled and labeled
information by presenting the data in information by presenting the data in chosen of suitable and accurate graphs chosen of suitable and accurate graphs with valid measurement units, easy to
graphs (bar chart/pie chart/ line graph, graphs (bar chart/pie chart/ line graph, (bar chart/pie chart/ line graph, (bar chart/pie chart/ line graph, interpret, and relevant to the purpose of
histogram etc). But the chosen visual histogram etc). But the chosen visual histogram etc) in . But major errors in histogram etc) in . But minor errors in analysis. A valid conclusion could be
methods may not suitable/ methods may not suitable/ inappropriate/ labelling of axis & unit, title caption and labelling of axis & unit, title caption and able to be interpreted from the complete
inappropriate/ inaccurate with 20 50% inaccurate with < 20% error in which legend. legend. analysis of data (i.e. statistic: correlation,
error in which leading to misconception leading to misconception in relationship regression/ prediction etc).
in relationship between variables. between variables.

and Results 6 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8

(CO3-PO4) WP 1,2,3,4,5,7
Unable to state relationship between
variables or describe trend. Only state
the introduction of the graph.
Results are not well explain. Only Result are explained by stating the Able to state/ explain relationship and Able to accurately state/ explain Able to accurately and clearly state/
expressing the movement in trend and movement in trend or pattern of the graph correlation between variables, relationship and correlation between explain the relationships, patterns and
pattern of the graph. and clearly stated relationship between movement in trend and pattern of the variables, movement in trend and changes based on observation through
variables but explaination may have graphs, and indicate degree or speed pattern of the graphs, and indicate the investigation of the presented graphs
major inaccuracy. of changes. Explanation may have degree or speed of changes but not with well organization of the reporting.
minor inaccuracy. well organize.
 (E,F) (D, D+, C‐) (C,C+) (B‐,B) (B+,A‐) (A,A+) Marks Comment
Weak Below Average Average Satisfactory Good Excellent in 100%
  (40‐49%) (50‐59%) (60‐69%) (70‐79%) (>80%)
COMPONENTS MARKS MARKS
Discussion Not able to discuss/interpret the Able to discuss but limited to current Able to discuss the results by highlighting Able to explain the strength and Able to explain the strength and Able to explain the strength and
results. findings. This shows little the strength and weakness of the results weakness of the results in line with the weakness of the results in line with the weaknesses, justify the results, compare
(CO5-PO10) understanding but limited to current findings and objectives of the study. objectives of the study and compare and criticise results with previous studies
WA 10
of appropriate analytical strategies. Not inconsistent with the objectives of the the results with previous studies or to satisfy the objectives of the study.
4 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8 able to explain the strength and study. standard.
EA 1,2,3,4,5 weakness of the results.

Conclusions Unable to draw any conclusion which Able to identify conclusions but Able to state conclusions that are Able to highlight conclusions that are Able to outline conclusions consistent Able to synthesize information and
can answering objective of the study. inconsistent with objectives. consistent with objectives. consistent with objectives and with objectives. Clearly synthesise brought to strong review of conclusions
and summarise of findings are also included significant findings which portray results which are consistent with objectives.
Recommenda . of the thesis. Insightful synthesise on significant
tions findings which accurately portray results
of the thesis are indicated.
(CO5-PO10)
WA 10
1.25 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8 Unable to state a suitable or clear Able to state recommendations but are One suitable recommendation is given. Able to outline two suitable Able to outline three suitable Able to outline four precise
EA 1,2,3,4,5 recommendation. not suitable to the crieteria being This recommendation could address/ recommendations are given. These recommendations for future tasks recommendations for future tasks based
examined. enhance the limitation/ problem of the recommendations could address/ based on criteria examined. These on criteria examined.
present finding. enhance the limitation/ problem of the recommendations could address/ These recommendations could address/
present finding. enhance the limitation/ problem of the enhance the limitation/ problem of the
present finding. present finding.

(E,F) (D, D+, C‐) (C,C+) (B‐,B) (B+,A‐) (A,A+) Marks Comment
Weak Below Average Average Satisfactory Good Excellent in 100%
  (40‐49%) (50‐59%) (60‐69%) (70‐79%) (>80%)
COMPONENTS MARKS MARKS
Below than 40 of references and Between 40-59% of references and Between 60-69% of references and Between 70-79 of references and Between 80-90% of references and More than 90% of references and
citations are written by following format citations are written by following format citations are written by following format citations are written by following format citations are written by following format citations are written by following APA 7th
as set by APA 7th edition style. as set by APA 7th edition style. as set by APA 7th edition style. as set by APA 7th edition style. as set by APA 7th edition style. edition style format.

WA 12
References References are merely from References include articles from References include articles from website, References include articles from References more than eight (8) from References include more than eight (8)
0.5 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8 website. website, books, newspaper and books, newspaper and magazines and 5 website, books, newspaper and non-refereed/refereed proceedings of from non-refereed/ refereed proceedings
(CO4-PO12)
WP 1,2,3,4,5,7 magazines. to 6 articles from non-refereed/refereed magazines and 7 to 8 from non- conferences and 3 to 4 from refereed and more than five (5) refereed journals.
proceedings of conferences. refereed/refereed proceedings of journals.
conferences and 1 to 2 from refereed
journals.

Poor in writing skill with >60% Weak in writing skill with 51 - 60% Average writing skill with 41 - 50% Satisfactory writing skill with 31 - 40% Good writing skill, with correct grammar Good narrative structure with excellent
grammatical errors. Information grammatical errors. grammatical errors. Information conveyed grammatical errors. usage. Information conveyed can be writing skill. Information conveyed can be
conveyed cannot be understood. Information conveyed cannot be easily can be fairly understood. Information conveyed can be understood. well understood. Contents are interesting
understood. understood. to follow and visually pleasant.

Thesis is written with >60% errors in Thesis is written and presented by only Thesis is written and presented by only Thesis is written and presented by only Thesis is written by just following 70- Paragraph, spacing, pagination, heading,
WA 10 term of formatting (Paragraph, spacing, 40-49% compliance with a 50-59% compliance with a predetermined 60-69% compliance with a 79% a predetermined format of FYP sub-heading, tables, figures and
Writing Skill
2 WK 1,2,3,4,6,8 pagination, heading, sub-heading, predetermined FYP format. FYP format predetermined FYP format. (Paragraph, spacing, pagination, equations are written/presented/plotted
(CO5-PO10) tables, figures and equations) heading, sub- heading, tables, figures and labelled in accordance with
EA 1,2,3,4,5 and equations). >80% format as set in FYP guideline.

TURNIT-IN 29% - 15% similarity index TURNIT-IN reported 14% - 10% TURNIT-IN reported 9% - 5% similarity TURNIT-IN reported less 5%
similarity index index similarity index

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