Finance Guidance

Guidelines for the Project Paper:

1) The number of pages is between 50-100 pages including the references and appendix. The paragraph should be 1.5 line spacing, written in Times New Roman at 12 points fonts, must include table of content and page number. The format of the project paper shall follow the manual for bachelor degree project writing or APA manual.

2) The project paper must have at least 20 references such as journals, books, newspapers, magazines, interviews, internet etc. The submission shall include the following:

a. Project paper (hard copy and soft copy)
b. The video or flash presentation (soft copy)
c. The powerpoint presentation (hard copy and soft copy)
d. Copy of all references (soft copy)

**Please burn all soft copies as mentioned above onto a CD and the CD must be attached together with the written report (hardcopy).

3) Each group will present their findings for 25 minutes (inclusive videos, flash etc.) in front of the class beginning Week 9 (29th July, 2013). The presentation will be followed by 10 minutes Q&A session. You are not allowed to read from any material, including notes and the slides. The lecturer will assign the schedule for each group presentation.

4) Breakdown for project paper marks:
a. Introduction – 5%
b. Content – 25%
c. References and sources – 10% (include footnote and endnote)
d. Originality – 5%
e. Graphics and presentation – 5%
Total = 50% (10 percent of the total coursework marks)
5) Breakdown for presentation marks:
a. Introduction & Content – 20%
b. Professionalism – 10% (Clarity, Graphics, Concise and Interesting)
c. Attire – 10%
d. Peer evaluation – 10%
Total = 50% (10 percent of the total coursework marks)

6) Breakdown for Video or Flash Presentation marks (should be between 3-5 minutes):
a. Introduction & Content – 30%
b. Creativity – 10%
c. Originality – 10% Total = 50% (10 percent of the total coursework marks)

ADDITIONAL GUIDE & PROCEDURES:

1. Referencing sample: JabatanInsolvensi Malaysia (2006). StatistikKebangkrapan. Available at http://www.bheuu.gov.my/jim/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=72 [Access on 14 November, 2008].

O’Neill, B. (1993). Assessing America’s financial IQ: Reality, consequences, and potential for change. Paper presented at the Personal Economics Summit ’93, Washington, D.C.

2. NO CUT & PASTE. For plagiarism, disciplinary action will be taken and NO MARKS will be given.

References: 1. Referencing sample: JabatanInsolvensi Malaysia (2006) O’Neill, B. (1993). Assessing America’s financial IQ: Reality, consequences, and potential for change. Paper presented at the Personal Economics Summit ’93, Washington, D.C.