General Processes
In the case of academic papers arising from research proposals, the processes are more rigorous. Illustrated in figure 02 is a typical process in general. Students must refer to the detail descriptions in their universities’ guidebook and familiarise themselves thoroughly on the full requirements and restrictions.
Figure 02. Thesis Research Process. (Click for larger view)
The academic research papers for postgraduate students are commonly known as thesis or final project paper. Hence, thesis will be synonymously used in this article. It is common practice that for thesis; students are free to propose their research topic of interest. The generally accepted processes for thesis are as described below:
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Students are encouraged to prepare an Idea Paper. The purpose of Idea Paper is to enable student to clarify their research intent and to solicit appropriate supervisor for their research effort.
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The completed Idea Paper is then submitted to principal lecturer for acceptance and appointment of appropriate lecturer to supervise the students.
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Once, Idea Paper is accepted and supervisor established, students are required to prepare a Research Proposal basing on their areas of interest.
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Students are encouraged to comprehend thoroughly the research area proposed and the desired outcomes.
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Students are expected to perform extensive literature search and to conduct critical reviews of relevant literatures prior drafting the Research Proposal.
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Students can only proceed with their research proper when their proposal is accepted and approved. It is in the students’ best interest that they conduct a reasonable amount of research work, with sufficient depth and breadth of the chosen topic for their research proposal to be accepted and approved.
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Once the proposal is accepted and approved, students can initiate their research effort. Throughout the research exercise, students are expected to be rigorous in every phase of the research. Appraisals, analysis and opinions have to be intellectual in nature and supported.
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In the case of formal reports and presentations, please refer to the earlier mentioned Specific Assignment Question – Individual with case study guidelines.
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Once the submission draft is complete, students are to submit their thesis draft by the agreed deadline accompanied by the relevant forms. Be advised that students will be penalised for late submission.
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Students are to defend their research effort before an academic defence panel or committee for their acceptance, which will be arranged by the faculty.
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The assigned examiner(s) will assess the academic papers, the academic presentations (defence) and grade the students accordingly.
Students are advised to be thoroughly familiar with the processes in producing their Final Thesis to avoid disappointments and to attend any relevant seminars or classes to enhance their skills. I have seen many good research effort goes down the drain as students were not able to defend thier topic.
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