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This study reviews the trends in the Final Year Project (FYP) for Multimedia Programme at the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FTSM). We identify issues and analyze trends in multimedia FYP from year 2005 to 2010. The method used is the analysis of the FYP reports along with a brainstorming session conducted among the lecturers. Findings revealed that there is no variation in the FYP. We finally construct a framework that consists of three key components: factors influencing the selection of topics for the final project, future planning for the multimedia program/lecturers/students, and future enhancement for FYP.
This study is to find the existence of discrepancy between the supervisor and assessor in project assessment. A systematic approach is suggested using statistical analysis. Project marks of the computer engineering program obtained from the past two years are recorded using Excel and analyzed using SPSS. Using one-way analysis of variance, it is found that the reason for the discrepancy is due to the excessively low marks given by the assessors. The outcome of this study helps to identify those projects that need to be reassessed. Standardization of the project assessment guarantees that the marking is fair and truly reflects the student performance.
