SSS1024 Integrated Seminar in Science, Semester 2 2023/2024

Project guidelines

Details Assessment Task Percentage (%)

1 Proposal Group 10

2 Refection (Weekly diary) Individual 20

2 Report Group 20

3 Final Assessment Seminar Presentation Group 30

Article Writing Group 20

Total 100

1. This task should be carried out in a group of four (4) to five (5) students.
2. Each group is required to do research guided by a supervisor (mentor).
3. Project should be carried out for 12 Weeks from week 2 to week 13. The 3 hour lab/ project
slots will be allocated for conducting project.

4. Proposal should include:

 Introduction
 Research questions, objectives, hypothesis
 Literature review
 Methodology including Materials, Methods and Research Ethics
 Milestones/ Gantt Chart
 Estimated budget
 References (APA format)
 Proposal should be written in the proposal form provided.
 Proposal presentation and submission will be held in Week 7.

5. Report writing should include:

 Introduction and objectives
 Literature Review
 Methodology including Research Ethics
 Results and Discussion
 Conclusions
 References (APA format)
 Log Book
 Pictures of Project Activities
 Report should be submitted online via myguru platform in week 14.

6. Article writing should include:

 Abstract
 Introduction and objectives
 Methodology including Research Ethics
 Results and Discussion
 Conclusions
 References
 Article writing should be written in the scientific journal format provided.
 Article should be submitted online via myguru platform in week 14.
7. Presentation in Seminar should include:
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Objectives
 Methodology
 Results and discussion
 Conclusions
 References
 Presentation should be carried out using poster presentation.
 Presentation will be carried out during Research Seminar in week 14.

8. Reflection should include:

 Weekly diary.
 Individual reflection.

9. Please refer to criteria listed in the assessment rubric.

 SSS1024 Integrated Seminar in Science, Semester 2 2023/2024
Proposal Rubric (10%) - GROUP

No. Criteria Evaluation Marks

WRITTEN PROPOSAL

1 Title of proposal Title is clear and suitable to the proposed research /5

2 Executive summary Clearly stated and suitable to the proposed research /10

3 Research focus Problem statement correctly stated /10

Research objectives achievable
Rationale of the research correctly described
4 Research questions/ Stated correctly and clearly, indicate clear relationship or connection bertween /5
Hypothesis/ Objectives variables

5 Literature Review Literature review adequate and current /10

6 Research Methodology Clearly stated how the research is implement /10

Consider the appropriateness of the selected research technique/method, sampling,
instruments, validity and reliability concerns.
Consider also the proposed data analysis.
Ethics procedure for application approval is clearly stated
7 Citing and Referencing In-text citations and reference list are written in APA format. /5
8 Estimated Budget Approprite and calculated correctly /5

9 Gantt Chart Suitable and clearly stated /5

PROPOSAL PRESENTATION
10 Design Attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness /5
Graphics are related to the theme and in good quality
11 Delivery Able to present information interestingly, smooth, clear, concise and systematic /5
12 Teamwork Everyone played a role and contributed to the presentation /5

TOTAL /80
 SSS1024 Integrated Seminar in Science, Semester 2 2023/2024
Project Report Rubric (20%) - GROUP

No. Subtopic Criteria Marks

1 Title and Clear title, authors and affiliations /5

Authors
2 Abstract Clear and concise /5

3 Introduction Problem and research questions/ objectives precisely stated /10

Rationale of the research clearly described

4 Literature Literature review adequate and current /10

review
5 Methodology Research methodology appropriate /10
Ethics procedure was clearly stated

6 Result Data analysis is appropriate, correct and acceptable /10

Appropriateness of tables and/or figures /10

All tables and figures are cited in texts

7 Discussion Discussion reflects ability to synthesize result /10

8 Conclusion Conclusion clearly stated /10

9 Format Accuracy and appropriateness of language use /10
Clarity in the writing of report and consistency in the format
Consistency in the format of list of reference (APA format)
10 Log Book Complete log book /10

TOTAL /100
 SSS1024 Integrated Seminar in Science, Semester 2 2023/2024
Seminar Presentation Rubric (30%)- GROUP

Details Marks

1 2 3 4 5
(Very Weak) (Weak) (Moderate) (Good) (Excellent)
Poster Design
Attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness
Graphics are related to the theme and in good quality
Applied knowledge into a new way to solve an issue/challenge/problem that crosses fields, excellently
Clear title, authors and affiliations
Concise abstract
Research background clearly stated, correctly referencing any
quotations or data from the work of others
Clearly stated the objective(s) or hypothesis(es)
Clearly stated the methodology and research ethics
Clearly stated the results and data analysis
Clear discussions
Clear conclusion
Adequate references
Innovative Thinking/ Applying information in a new way

(a) Relate concepts in Science with deep understanding, into an

issue/ challenge/ problem

(b) Extends a novel or unique idea, question, format, or product

into a new way

Delivery and Team work

Accept new ideas and capable for autonomous learning
 (a) The group presented a new idea in the project by learning from
various resources

(b) The group showed evidence that they self-studied from various
resources

Presentation organization (specific introduction and conclusion,

sequenced material within the body, and transitions)

The organizational pattern is clearly and consistently observable and

is skillful and makes the content of the presentation cohesive.
Delivery (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal
expressiveness)

Delivery techniques make the presentation compelling, and the

speaker appears polished and confident.
Supporting Material (explanations, examples, illustrations,
statistics, analogies, references)

A variety of types of supporting materials make appropriate reference

to information or analysis that significantly supports the presentation
Able to present information interestingly, smooth, clear, concise and
systematic
Everyone played a role and contributed to the presentation
Total /100
 SSS1024 Integrated Seminar in Science, Semester 2 2023/2024
Article Writing Rubric (20%)- GROUP

No. Subtopic Criteria Marks

1 Title and Clear title, authors and affiliations /5

Authors
2 Abstract Clear and concise /5

3 Introduction Problem and research questions/ objectives precisely stated /10

Rationale of the research clearly described

4 Methodology Research methodology appropriate /10

Ethics procedure was clearly stated

5 Result Data analysis is appropriate, correct and acceptable /10

6 Appropriateness of tables and/or figures /10

Discussion All tables and figures are cited in texts

Discussion reflects ability to synthesize result /10

7 Conclusion Conclusion clearly stated /10

8 Format Accuracy and appropriateness of language use /10
Clarity in the writing of report and consistency in the format
Consistency in the format of list of reference (APA format)

TOTAL /80
 SSS1024 Integrated Seminar in Science, Semester 2 2023/2024
Reflection Writing Rubric (20%)- INDIVIDUAL

No. Poor Average Excellence

Criteria
1 2 3 4 5
1. Description- What is the concept, idea or theory you are reflecting on?

(a) Sense of writer being fully present

2 (b) The situation is described clearly. Concepts are explained accurately.

3. (c) The learning experience is reflected upon is relevant and meaningful to

student and course learning goals.

4. Analysis- Are there aspects you found particularly interesting or

challenging? Does it tie in with anything you have learned in the past? Has
it changed the way you think, or affirmed something you already knew?

The reflection moves beyond a simple description of the experience to an

analysis of how the experience contributed to student understanding of self,
others, and/or course concepts
5. Outcome/Action - What else might you need to find out? Do you have any
questions? How might you incorporate or apply these ideas in the future,
perhaps in your professional life?

The reflection demonstrates connections between the experience and material

from other courses; past experience; and/or personal goals.

6. Accuracy and appropriateness of language use

Clarity in the writing of reflection and consistency in the format
Complete weekly reflection
TOTAL: /30