Saturday, 3 December 2016

Dissertation (QSB4914)

Dissertation is the second part of thesis which is also an independent research work based on our topic of interest. This module is the continual part of Research Methodology Module in previous semester.

The topic of my dissertation is ‘Sustainable Aspects of Industrialised Building System and the Most Affecting Challenges faced by Contractors in Pursuing Sustainable Development through IBS’. In this module, Research Methodology (Chapter 3), Data Analysis (Chapter 4), Conclusion and Recommendation (Chapter 5) have been developed. In completing the thesis, questionnaire survey has been constructed and being sent to the selected scope to conduct data analysis. Throughout the entire research process, I found that time management is very important to keep every step and task on track. Also, systematic and orderly mind is needed to increase the quality and effectiveness of the research. By developing the thesis, writing skills are improved by referring to literature review and other reading sources. Furthermore, knowledge in the particular research area is as well gained.

We had Quiz (treasure hunt) after thesis submission. To conduct the game, we were to set 4 questions and solve the questions set by other group. Without team spirit, the questions couldn’t be solved by the end of the Quiz session as contribution by every members count.

A week after Quiz, VIVA has been conducted where five students were being selected to present their entire thesis. In fact, it took quite an effort to present their entire thesis in front of panels and students.

Looking back on the first day of choosing the thesis topic, I gained better understanding about Industrialised Building System now. Besides establishing relationship between the research objectives with adoption among the contractors, a new relationship has been found at the end of this research.

Thus, I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to my supervisor, Sr Lam Soon Tatt for his continuous guidance towards accomplishing this dissertation. Also, I would like to thank Dr Kam Khen Jhun for his patient consultation and advice throughout the research process.



Submission of Final Thesis and Research Paper.

Group photo taken after VIVA Session.

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