Faculty of Engineering Technology

Semester xx, Session 20xx/ 20xx

TECHNICAL PAPER TITLE (Times New Roman 14, centered)

Author1, Author2 [Author‟s full name, Time New Roman 10, centered]
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Department, Name of university, City, Country [Times NR 10]
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Department, Name of university, City, Country [Times NR 10]

*Corresponding E-mail : xxxxxxxxxxxx [Times NR 10]

Abstract [Times NR 12]

The purpose of the abstract in a technical paper is to enable potential readers to determine whether or not
the paper contains material of interest to them. It should include what new data, conclusions, or perspective
the reader will find, followed by a brief statement of the significance of this new material. The abstract
should be self-contained and coherently independent of the rest of the document. The abstract MUST be no
more than 300 words and cannot contain footnotes, figures, tables, or equations. Each technical paper must
begin with abstract in English and the paragraph should be justified with 1cm indent on both sides. Use
Times New Roman 10.

Keywords: Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical [3 to 5 key words, Time NR 10, Italic]

1.0 Introduction [Times New Roman 12]

Authors are request to read the instructions carefully. Authors are responsible for all the
material presented in the technical papers. All technical papers must be in English. These
guidelines include complete descriptions of the fonts, spacing, and related information for
producing your technical papers; please do not alter them.
A good introduction in a technical paper should describes the overall issue being addressed
and why it is important; states the scope and goals of the work; provides background material
(including a survey of relevant prior work) to bring the intended audience up to speed; orients the
reader by outlining the organizational structure of the paper.

2.0 Literature Review [Times NR 12]

The technical paper must be with page size of A4. Body of paper should be formatted in
one column, with 2.54 cm (1”) top, 2.54 (1”) bottom margins and 2.54 (1”) margins on sides. Use
Times New Roman font pt 11, justified on both sides. However the headings must be followed by
using Times New Roman font pt 12.

2.1 Paragraph [Times NR 12]

The first line is to be indented 1 cm to indicate the beginning of each paragraph. Do not
change your font sizes or line spacing, and try to avoid headers, footers and footnotes. The
reference should be mentioned with number in closed bracket [1]. For multiple references in
sequence it should be used as [2-5], however for references not in sequence it should be separated
by comma [1, 3, 5].

2.2 Abbreviations and Acronyms [Times NR 12]

Define abbreviations and acronyms the first time they are used in the text, even after they
have been defined in the abstract. Abbreviations such as IEEE, SI, MKS, CGS, sc, dc, and rms do
not have to be defined. Do not use abbreviations in the title or heads unless they are unavoidable.

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2.3 Length [Times NR 12]

The normal length of a complete paper including title, abstracts, text, figures, photographs,
tables, acknowledgments and references is TEN (10) to FIFTEEN (15) pages. Papers longer
than fifteen (15) pages in length will NOT be accepted at the discretion of the Bachelor Degree
Project Committee.

2.4 Equations [Times NR 12]

The equations are an exception to the prescribed specifications of this template. You will
need to determine whether or not your equation should be typed using either the Times New
Roman or the Symbol font (please no other font). To create multileveled equations, it may be
necessary to treat the equation as a graphic and insert it into the text after your paper is styled.
Number equations consecutively. Equation numbers, within parentheses, are to position
flush right, as in (1), using a right tab stop. To make your equations more compact, you may use
the solidus ( / ), the exp function, or appropriate exponents. Italicize Roman symbols for
quantities and variables, but not Greek symbols. Use a long dash rather than a hyphen for a minus
sign. Punctuate equations with commas or periods when they are part of a sentence, as in
a+b=δ (1)

2.5 Figures and Tables [Times NR 12]

All figures must carry numbers in the text (e.g. Fig. 1) and captions. Captions should be
complete enough to allow understanding of the illustration without referring to the text. In
addition, a source of the image other than the author‟s own archive should be placed directly
under the image (author, date) and the font size by 1pt smaller than the caption. Use single blank
lines before and after the image.

[Times NR 11]Figure 1: Formatting Guidelines for Authors Preparing Technical Paper (Images
centred on the page)
[Times NR 10]Source: (Author, year)

If table data is from another source, cite the source at the bottom of the table and include it
in the Reference Section (see example). Number tables consecutively in order of appearance and
locate them close to the first reference to them in the text. Refer to tables as Table 1 or Tables 1
and 2, in the body of the text. Each table should be given a brief title and avoid abbreviations in
column headings (other than units). Insert single blank lines before and after the table. Avoid
using colors unless it is necessary for the proper interpretation of your figures.

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Table 1: Population of Pagoh Campus (centered on the page)

% of world
Rank University Population Date of Estimation
population
Content Font size [Times NR 10-11]
1 UTHM 1,339,724,852 January 2017 19.35%
2 UTM 1,210,193,422 March 2017 17.48%
3 UIA 311,515,000 June 2017 17.48%
4 Polytechnic 237,556,363 May 2017 17.48%
5 Others 190,732,694 August 2017 17.48%
[Times NR 10]Source: (Author, year)

3.0 Methodology [Times NR 12]

The methodology adopted in carrying out the study should be well explained. Through
methodology the reader will know that the data was collected or generated in a way that is
consistent with accepted practice in the field of study.

4.0 Results and Discussions [Times NR 12]

The results section is where you report the findings of your study based upon the
methodology [or methodologies] you applied to gather information. The results section should
simply state the findings of the research arranged in a logical sequence without bias or
interpretation.
The purpose of the discussion is to interpret and describe the significance of your findings
in light of what was already known about the research problem being investigated, and to explain
any new understanding or insights about the problem after you've taken the findings into
consideration. The discussion will always connect to the introduction by way of the research
questions or hypotheses you posed and the literature you reviewed, but it does not simply repeat
or rearrange the introduction; the discussion should always explain how your study has moved the
reader's understanding of the research problem forward from where you left them at the end of the
introduction.

5.0 Conclusions [Times NR 12]

The conclusions section are counterpart to the introductory statements: there was a specific
problem, an investigation was conducted, these results were obtained, and this is what it means.
The section may also suggest future follow-up work. Every technical paper should have a
summary, but the nature of the paper may make conclusions inappropriate.

Acknowledgement [Times NR 12]

You may insert an acknowledgement note at the end of your paper. Avoid the stilted
expression “one of us (N. H. M. N.) thanks ...”. Instead, try “N. H. M. N. thanks...”.

References [Times NR 12]

References should be numbered consecutively (numerals in square brackets) throughout the text.
References should be listed in order of citation, at the end of the paper, after one clear line, numbered in
square brackets [ ] in Times New Roman 10 pts. Refer simply to the reference number, as in [3], do not use
“Ref. [3]” or “reference [3]” except at the beginning of a sentence: “Reference [3] was the first . . .” Please
ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list (and vice versa). References

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will be given in the original language, using only Roman alphabet (use transliteration if necessary). For
references with more than one author, include de names of all authors (don‟t use et al or other
abbreviations).
List all sources referred should be arranged with according to number in ascending order using
„UTHM THESIS WRITING GUIDE BOOK‟ as;
[1] Books
The major elements that must be included when an article is taken from a book are as follows:
Author (Year). Title of book. Edition. Location: Publisher.

An example of a reference by one author;

Sufyan, A. (2002). How to Get a Good Degree: Making the Most of Your Time at University.
Buckingham: Open University Press.

An example of a reference by two or three authors;

Amirul, P. & Ashari, M. R. (2003). Writing at University. 2nd ed. Maiden: Open University Press.

[2] Articles from books

The major elements that must be included when an article is taken from a journal are as follows:
Author (Year). Title of article .in Author. Title of book. Location: Publisher. Page numbers.

For example;
Nadirul, H. (1983). Pencemaran Radioaktif. in Haffidzudin, A. B. (Ed.). Perspektif Persekitaran.
Pagoh Jaya: Fajar Bakti. pp. 71 -87.

[3] Articles from journals

The major elements that must be included when an article is taken from a journal are as follows:
Author (Year). Title of article. Title of journal, vol. no.(issue no.), page numbers.

For example;
Nadirul, N. & Sufyan, M. (1994). Complexation of polycarbonate with composites. Polymeric
Materials, 6(2), pp. 37 – 43.

[4] Thesis
The major elements that must be included when the information is taken from a thesis are as follows:
Author (Year). Title. Name of institution: Level of thesis.

For example;
Ashari, M. K. (2016). Modeling of Swirling Fluidized Bed Hydrodynamic Characteristics. Universiti
Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia: Ph.D. Thesis.

[5] Proceedings
The general format for writing a reference from a proceeding is as follows:
Author (Year). Title. Proceeding. Location: Publisher. Page numbers.

For example;
Haffidzudin, M. (2006). The Effects of Teacher Generated Concept Maps on the Learning of
Secondary School Physics. Proc. of the Second Int. [Link] Concept Mapping. San Jose. Universidad
de Pagoh. pp. 550-557.