SEHS4510
Integrated Study
Please refer to the Integrated Study Student Handbook for details.
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Agenda
• Introduction
• Subject Intended Learning outcomes
• Possible approaches
• Schedule / Word Counts
• Roles of Supervisors / Students
• Assessment Criteria
• Submission Procedures
• Retake / Resubmission
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Overview
• Individual Project
• 3 credits
• One semester
• Independent work
• Further develop problem-solving skill &
critical thinking
• Integrate knowledge & skills with
creativity & innovation from a range of
subjects
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Subject Intended Learning Outcomes
(SILO)
a) Identify a real-life problem or an issue related to applied
sciences;
b) Apply relevant concepts, knowledge and theories to study
and analyze a problem or an issue with a theoretical
model or a real-life observation;
c) Apply research skills to address a specific problem or issue
and to develop an integrated study, through a proven
research design and methodology, such as feasibility
study, simulation, survey, case method or mixed methods.
Such a research study is expected to deal with a real-life
problem and or to enhance a theoretical framework as
appropriate;
d) Present the findings and arguments in a logical and
coherent way.
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Possible Approaches
1) Literature Review & 2) Literature Review &
Framework Development: Recommendation : introduce a
critically evaluate an existing problem/issue in the industry,
theoretical model in the applied critically evaluate the importance of
sciences discipline, and then develop the problem/issue, provide some
an improved model. related literature to the
problem/issue, and give some
E.g. Adding Trust in the UTAUT model
recommendations for problem
solving or future improvement.
E.g. Suggest how to increase
Performance Expectancy in the UTAUT
model
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Possible Approaches
3) Case Study & Career 4) Feasibility Study :
Planning :
develop a full-feasibility study
perform an in-depth analysis for a solution. The study may
on an industry or a company include industry analysis,
in the sector, and develop a market and demand analysis,
personal career plan financial analysis, organisational
accordingly. structure and operational
analysis, etc.
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Possible Approaches
5) Data Analyses : 6) Software Evaluation and
Prototyping :
identify the research
questions, and then answer analyse and develop an
them by using the findings information system for a
from the primary data OR solution. The study includes
secondary data. The analyses the elements in the system
could be qualitative OR development lifecycle: problem
quantitative. identification; requirement
analysis; use cases discovery;
user and system interfaces
design; and system
implementation and testing.
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Schedule / Word Counts
Deadline &
Activity Submission % of Grade
Submission
1. Workshop, topic
Project Proposal
identification & 15% Refer to the
(500 - 800 words)
proposal handbook
development
2. Interim progress
Progress Report
update & review 15% Refer to the
(600 – 1,000
(including handbook
words)
consultations with
Turnitin required
supervisor)
Final Report
Refer to the
3. Completion of IS (3,000-4,000 70%
handbook
words)
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Turnitin required
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Roles of Supervisors (1)
“3.2 Role of Supervisor” in Handbook
• Each student is entitled to a maximum of 2.5 hours of
consultation
• e.g. 5 consultation meetings each of 30 minutes
• Students to make appointments with supervisors
• Other forms of arrangements may also be possible as
considered appropriate by the supervisor
• Provide consultation on students’ study direction
• Comment on students’ ongoing work and progress
• Coach students to meet the objectives of this subject
• Grade the Proposal, Progress Report and Final Report
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Roles of Supervisors (2)
“3.2 Role of Supervisor” in Handbook
• It is NOT the supervisor’s responsibility to:
• teach the student knowledge about the area of study
• proofread / comment / premark drafts
• tell students exactly what to do
• manage students’ work schedule or progress;
• arrange printing for materials that students wish the
supervisor to read
• all such materials should be submitted in hard copy to
supervisor before or during a scheduled meeting (check with
supervisor on this point because some may not require hard
copies)
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Future Roles of Supervisors
• As your reference when for jobs and master degree
• As your employer (for external co-supervisors)
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Roles of Students (1)
“3.3 Role of Students” in Handbook
• Exert sufficient effort to attain the required quality
• Contact your supervisor for guidance
• Should be well-prepared before asking questions or
meeting with your supervisor
• E.g. use your knowledge you have learned from the
programme to identify specific questions and possible
solutions.
• Should not expect the supervisor to teach basic
research knowledge
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Roles of Student (2)
“3.3 Role of Students” in Handbook
• To make the best use of meetings, you should:
• manage your work progress and schedule properly
• initiate communication and arrange regular meetings
• prepare and keep clear records of the discussion [in the form of an
Supervision log sheet; see Appendix C in the Handbook
• ensure all intended meeting objectives are achieved on time;
• address communication issues with your supervisor;
• maintain communication records with your supervisor; and
• Submit the original log sheets with the final report.
• Ask for comments but NOT direct instructions from your supervisor
• The final responsibility of the Integrated Study resides with you, NOT
with the supervisor
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Grading (Subject Overall)
“4.1 Grading” in Handbook
‘F’ is a subject failure grade, whilst all others (‘D’ to ‘A+’) are subject passing grades. No credit will be earned if a subject is failed1.5
Assessment - Proposal
• To identify a real-life problem or an issue
related to applied sciences.
• Key Sections:
• Title, Objectives, Approach
• Background/Theoretical model/Company
issues
• Mini Literature Review
• Significance / Expected Contributions
• Information to be collected
• References
• Working timeline
“2.2.2” in Handbook
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Assessment - Proposal
• Marking Criteria:
• Title, Objectives, Approach
• Background & Significance
• Mini Literature Review
• Grammar / Spelling / Writing Style
• Information to be collected
• Layout & format
• References
“Appendix D” in Handbook
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Assessment – Progress Report
• Period
• Between the meetings to discuss feedback
on the study proposal & preparation of
the final report
• Students should
• arrange meetings with supervisors to
discuss the progress of the study
• report to the supervisor the progress of
their study
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Assessment – Progress Report
• Key Sections:
• Title & Objectives
• Literature review or industry/market
analysis
• Progress Update and work accomplished
• References
• Working timeline
“2.2.2” in Handbook
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Assessment – Progress Report
• Criteria
• Title, Objectives & Significance
• Literature review
• Progress update with detailed action plan
• Professional engagement with supervisor
• Grammar / Spelling / Writing Style
• Layout & format
• References
“Appendix D” in Handbook
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Assessment – Final Report
1. Refer to Section 2.2.2 of the handbook for
the possible sections for the different
approaches.
2. Include relevant sections from Proposal and
Progress Report, but focus on :
• Literature review
• Appropriateness of study methods adopted
• Discussion & conclusion
• Writing skills
3. The Final Report should achieve the SILOs.
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Assessment – Final Report
• Criteria
• Abstract, Background & Purpose
• Literature review is critical
• Theories & Concepts
• In-depth & thorough discussions, implications
• Conclusions & Future Studies
• Grammar / Spelling / Writing Style
• Layout & format
• Declaration Form signed & attached
• Professional engagement with supervisor
• References
“Appendix D” in Handbook
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Submission of reports
Project Proposal:
One stapled hard copy*; and softcopy to Blackboard.
Progress Report:
One stapled hard copy*; and two softcopies
(Turnitin system + Assignment system)
If you have not completed the Online Tutorial on Academic Integrity, you should
include e-Certificate as well.
Final Report:
One stapled hard copy*; and two softcopies
(Turnitin system + Assignment system)
* Confirm with your supervisor if hard copy is needed or not
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Late Submission - NOT accepted
Project Proposal and Progress Report
• In principle, late submission equals 0 mark.
• Illness, injury or other unforeseeable reasons
- may apply for a late submission with
documentation within 5 working days from
the submission deadline
• Permission - subject to the approval of IS
Advisor/ Programme Leader
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Late Submission - NOT accepted
Final Report
• In principle, late submission equals 0 mark.
• Illness, injury or other unforeseeable reasons - may
apply for a late submission with documentation
within 5 working days from the submission
deadline
• Permission - subject to the approval of IS Advisor/
Programme Leader
• Should late submission be granted - would receive
the actual grade
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Retention of Working Papers
• All working papers (e.g. notes, photocopies of
articles, drafts, information collected) MUST be
retained until the grade of the Integrated Study is
formally released. These papers should be kept in an
accessible place and be readily produced upon
request from the School.
• Your grade may be adversely affected if you fail to
produce the working papers when requested by the
School.
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Retaking the subject
• Students who have not met the subject requirement and
were not given a re-submission opportunity would fail the
subject.
• They would be required to retake the subject and pay the
corresponding tuition fees.
• They can be exempted from taking the 6-hour workshop by
returning the signed undertaking.
• Students who have failed the IS project may be requested
by SARP to attempt a new topic.
• All plagiarism cases will be reported to Subject Assessment
Review Panel (SARP).
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Resubmission
• Students who have submitted the final report and
considered marginally failed may be given a re-submission
opportunity subject to the decision of SARP.
• If a re-submission opportunity is given to the students, the
students concerned would be given a result of “I” (i.e.
Incomplete).
• SARP would decide a deadline for re-submission.
• The re-submitted project would be marked by the original
project supervisor.
• No additional fees.
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Resubmission
• One 20-minute meeting opportunity with the supervisors.
• Students should make appointment with the supervisor.
• The highest grade: “C”.
• Result of re-submitted projects would be finalized in SARP
meeting in the next semester.
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Online Tutorial on Academic Integrity
(Should be completed in Semester One)
Part of the subject "Essential Components of General Education"
Step 1: Study Online Materials
Step 2: Complete Online Quiz
Step 3: Complete Honour Declaration
Step 4: Obtain eCertificate
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