WAP Final Report

Dear Students,

Please submit TWO copies of your WAP final report to UBD clerk office by the 31st August 2009. Just photocopy your original logbook and put it together with the second copy. The cover page can be of any colour (not necessarily blue).

Also, please kindly remind your supervisor to submit the evaluation form to us by the 31st Aug 2009.

Thanks
WAP Committee

Reminder: Submission of Draft of Final Report to Host Agency

To all WAP Students,

Here is a gentle reminder for you to submit the draft of your final WAP report to your host agency for their perusal (TODAY 8TH August 2009). Please submit it DIRECTLY to your host agency.

Once approved by your host agency supervisor you can then submit the final copy to the UBD clerk office (to be stamped etc). Early submission to UBD is most welcome although the deadline is on the 31st August 2009. FYI, we have already received one final report in the UBD clerk's office. Getting the report done early would provide you more time to concentrate on your coming assigments/tutorials.

Regards
WAP Committee

End of WAP and Final Report

Dear all,

The WAP has officially ended today on 25th July 2009. We hope that you all had a great experience during the last 10 weeks. It is time for you to reflect on your self-belief, capabilities and career motivation. The 'real world' exposure should bring a new perspective on how you carry and project yourself, not only academically and professionally, but also as an individual.

Remember:
1. To submit the draft of your final report to your host agency supervisor by the 8th August 2009.

2. To pass the evaluation report form (both soft and hard copy) to your host agency supervisor. and remind them to submit it on the 31st August 2009 (via email, fax or post to UBD).
3. To submit your final report together with the logbook (either as part of your appendix or just bind it together with the final report) to the FBEPS clerk office on the 31st August 2009.

Try to complete the final report as soon as possible as your new semester is beginning soon. Please refer to the writing guidelines provided. Content guidelines can still be subject to change according to your supervisors' format.

An evaluation form will also be distributed to you in due course.

Once again well done and we hope you agree that you had made the right choice by doing WAP!

Sincerely,
WAP Committee

P/s: An excerpt from Weekend Bulletin today. Thanks Albert.

WAP Initial Report - Updated

Dear Students,

Your initial report is due on the 15th June 2009. Only ONE copy is to be submitted to the FBEPS clerk's office (NOT to your supervisor) to be officially stamped. The report (about 1,000 words) should include, but not limited to:

• a description of your host agency (organisation)
  
• the history of the organisation
• the structure of the organisation
  
• an outline of work/project to be undertaken

You DONT have to follow the final report format but make sure it is organised. Remember, this is still an academic report i.e a normal essay report format is fine.

On the subject of project title and scope etc, this is subject to discussion and agreement between you, the host agency supervisor and faculty supervisor. Having said that, please do not rely 100% on your supervisors (enough of 'spoon feeding' please!!!). Be resourceful, creative, critical and independent. Do not hesitate to suggest any topics that you think is useful for your WAP and the host agency.

P/s: the WAP project need not be a new one. It could be an on-going project that your host agency supervisor has instructed you to be part of it. This is even easier for you in terms of project title, objectives, methodology (data collection methods), and analytical strategy. All you have to do is to carry on or focus on certain aspects of the project and get your faculty supervisor to agree and provide the academic input.

WAP Committee

WAP 1st Day - 18th May 2009

Dear Students,

The day you all have been waiting for is finally here ;) . WAP is starting tomorrow 18th May 2009. Please make sure that you set your alarm clock early, have breakfast etc. Dress properly and report for duty according to the host agency's working hours (except for BSP students to report at 9am due to the MD's fun run event on the same morning). Also, remember that you are now UBD's 'mini ambassadors'. Please contact us if you have any difficulties and lastly, all the best and enjoy your WAP!!!

Regards
Dr Hazri Kifle
WAP Coordinator

Updated FBEPS Faculty Supervisors List

Dear Students,

The list of your WAP faculty supervisor below has been updated (highlighted in red):

Business Administration (BBA)
1. Grace Wong Wei Chi - Dyg Wardah Azimah
2. Nurida Binti Mohamad Hashim - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patrick Low
3. Muhammad Ashmawi Bin Hadanan - Fairul Rizal
4. Leong Nye Syn - Dr. Ali Yusob Md. Zain
5. Lee Kheng Sien - Dyg Wardah Hakimah
6. Sheena Tho Chi Juin - Dr. Rajeshwar Sirpal
7. Muhammad Razan Bin Haji Abdul Razak - Chen Chin Kang
8. Yannie Wong Yan Ni - Prof. Dr. Rozhan Othman
9. Hj Muhd Muliadi bin Hj Abdul Hamid - Ms. Leong Vai Shiem
10. Yap Sin Cheah - Dk. Siti Rozaidah
11. Muhd. Nazirularifin Hj Md Zaini - Dr. Hjh. Syamimi


Accounting and Finance
1. Annabella Chong Suk Mei - Hj Suhaimi
2. Miekal Lee - Hj Suhaimi
3. Ng Pei Pei - Shahrin Tamit
4. Cheong Sing Feng - Ak Hj Md. Hasnol
5. Voon Suk Tzen - Ak Hj Md. Hasnol
6. Noralyaa Puspa - Lim Kok Shien
7. Hakimah Binti Haji Garip - Dr Rajeshwar Sirpal
8. Sharon Chan Sze Jing - Lim Kok Shien
9. Hj Abdul Mun'im Bin Haji Ismail - Dk Saerah
10. Ku @ Koo Shiang Lian - Dk Saerah
11. Jessica Chiew Lih Rong - Hj Suhaimi
12. Yeo Su Teng - Dr Rajeshwar Sirpal
13. Wong Ren Siang - Siti Rafidzah
14. Katie Lim Shin Ru - Siti Fatimahwati
15. Ak. Md Adibul Amin Bin Pg. Hj Marjuki - Fairul Rizal
16. Siti Maslindawati Bte Haji Asli - Dr Rajeshwar Sirpal
17. Abdul Hazim Bin Hj Abd Rahman - Dr Fadzliwati
18. Zardiana Binti Naidi - Dr Fadzliwati
19. Hjh Nurkamariah Bte Hj Alim - Siti Rafidzah
20. Siti Nurhamizah Haji Abdul Hamid - Siti Fatimahwati

Public Policy and Administration
1. YTM PAI Pengiran Anak Sarah - Dr Azman Ahmad
2. Siti Mariam@Maya Ismail - Emil Zahrin
3. Nur Khadijah Bte Haji Abu Bakar - Dr Azaharaini
4. Dyg Nur Hawani Binti Hj Sulaiman - Dr Pushpa Thambipillai
5. Haslindawati Bte Haji Jumat - AP Dr David Jones
6. Mohammad Yaakup Bin Hj Mohd Saidi - Dr Hjh Sainah Saim

Economics
1. Mohammad Nasrul Hanif Mohd Noor - Dr. Md Ohidul Haque
2. Sazianah Binti Haji Sabli - Dr Nandana Wijesiri
3. Nor Syamsina Binti Haji Bujang - Dr Teo Siew Yean
4. Norazria Binti Suhaimin - Dr Shamim Siddiqui
5. Hjh Norzana Bte Hj Abd Hamid - Dr J. Ram Pillerisetti

Regards
WAP Committee
ps: The list is also posted on the Faculty notice board & in front of Dr Hazri's office.

WAP Contract Signing

Dear Students,

Please remember to check the blog regularly. Also please go through the booklet at the contract signing and contact your host supervisor to prepare for the start of WAP.

Regards
WAP Committee


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Contact Details

Contact Details

Email: fbepswap2009@gmail.com
Tel: +673-2463001 ext. 1115 / 1104 / 2047 / 1904
Fax: +673-2463017
Website: fbepswap2009.blogspot.com or www.ubd.edu.bn

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

The fundamental value of Work Attachment Programme (WAP) - MS4416 consists of extending the process of learning and development beyond the confines of the University into actual working environments.

WAP Objectives

The WAP therefore aims to enable students to relate and where feasible apply their theoretical knowledge to ‘real world’ situations and demands; accustom students to form work discipline and rigour which may vary considerably from those typically associated with undergraduate academic work; provide opportunities for students to develop an enhanced sense of responsibility and maturity, social skills and competence so that they can function efficiently and professionally upon graduation; enable students to enhance their reporting, communication and presentation skills; provide the opportunity for students to integrate different academic fields; create an awareness of the potential learning within mainly non-academic working environments and finally enable the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies (FBEPS) to maintain and develop links and cooperation with government departments and commercial organizations in ways that can help strengthen the academic programme to meet more closely with the development and labour power needs of Negara Brunei Darussalam.

WAP Duration

It is a FULL TIME course over a period of 10 weeks starting from Monday 18th May - Saturday 25th July 2009.

Course Description

The Work Attachment Programme (WAP) is an elective course which all 3rd Year FBEPS students may take during the semester break before their final year. The WAP carries 4 credit units in the degree programme. There are different subject codes that exist for this programme for Economics, Public Policy and Business Management students.

IMPORTANT DATELINES 2009

Deadline for CV submission	30th March
Contract signing	27th April
Start of WAP	18th May
Submission of initial report to FBEPS Office	15th June
End of WAP programme	25th July
Submission of report to Host Agency (2 weeks after end of WAP)	8th August
Submission of report to UBD/WAP committee (sent to Clerks’ Office and later to be distributed to UBD faculty supervisors via WAP committee)	31st August
Host Agencies to return the evaluation form to WAP Committee	31st August
Faculty supervisor to submit assessment form and marks to WAP committee	21st September

WAP COMMITTEE

WAP Coordinator
Dr Hazri Hj Kifle
Email: hazri@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn

Deputy Coordinators
Hj Suhaimi Hj Ali
Email: shadsr87@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn
Dk Siti Rozaidah Binti Pg Hj Idris
Email: dsidris@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn

Committee Members
Chen Chin Kang
Email: chen@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn

Siti Fatimahwati Bte P.D Hj Musa
Email: sitimusa@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn

Awg Emil Zahrin
Email: emil@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn

Wardah Azimah Hj Sumardi
Email: wazimah@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn

Wardah Hakimah Hj Sumardi
Email: hakimah@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn

Hjh Siti Rafidzah Hj Sulaiman
Email: radifzah@fbeps.ubd.edu.bn

FACULTY SUPERVISORS

Faculty’s supervisors are advised to visit their students at the host agencies at least ONCE during the WAP period. Faculty’s supervisors should receive two reports from our WAP students: Initial report and Final report. The former report is due on 15^th June 2009 and the latter is due on 31^st August 2009 (i.e. after been fully reviewed by Host Agencies’ supervisors).

Faculty’s supervisors must complete and submit the Faculty’s supervisors Assessment Form to WAP Committee on 21^st September 2009.

Main assessment is based on Students’ Final Report. However, faculty’s supervisors may take other documents such as the initial report and students’ work diary into account.

Penalty for late submission will be imposed by WAP Committee. Therefore, faculty’s supervisors are NOT expected to incorporate any penalties in their given marks. Students have already been forewarned about this matter.

List of Faculty Supervisor

HOST AGENCY

For Host Agencies’ Supervisors:

Host organisation can download the following form for replying to WAP Committees on their decision to accept students for WAP from here.

What are expected from supervisors and should supervisors expect from WAP students?

Supervisors are recommended to give at least one project or assignment to our WAP students and to be completed by the students within the Work Attachment period. This may potentially be within any field of government activity or in the private sector. However, the scope and level of work undertaken should be commensurate with academic background of the students and be broadly relevant to their degree programme. A specific job description would normally be agreed prior to each placement, detailing work to be undertaken during the 10 weeks period. In addition, regular supervision of students’ assessment and feedback through the appropriate FBEPS academic staff member will be provided.

Supervisors should receive the students’ final reports latest by 8^th August 2007.

Supervisors must review the students’ final reports thoroughly before the final submission to their respective faculty’s supervisors to avoid undesirable circumstances such as on confidentiality matter in particular.

Penalty for late submission is subject to supervisors’ discretion and should be incorporated in their given mark allocation (i.e. 20%). Supervisors must complete and submit the Employer’s Assessment Form to WAP Committee on 31^st August 2007.

The Employer’s Assessment Form is based on Students’ Final Report, Presentation (only if applicable) and Students’ Job performances such as punctuality, motivation, communication and learning skills and etc.

By option, if supervisors call for a project or assignment presentation from students, presentations should be conducted two weeks before the end of work placement at the host agency. The Faculty Supervisor and a representative from WAP Committee will attend this presentation.

List of Host Agencies

STUDENTS

Rationale and Objectives

The fundamental value of WAP consists of extending the process of learning and development beyond the confines of the University into actual working environments. The WAP therefore aims to:

a.	Enable students to relate and where feasible apply their theoretical knowledge to ‘real world’ situations and demands.
b.	Accustom students to form work discipline and rigour which may vary considerably from those typically associated with undergraduate academic work.
c.	Provide opportunities for students to develop an enhanced sense of responsibility and maturity, social skills and competence so that they can function efficiently and professionally upon graduation.
d.	Enable students to enhance their reporting, communication and presentation skills.
e.	Provide the opportunity for students to integrate different academic fields.
f.	Create an awareness of the potential learning within mainly non-academic working environments.
g.	Enable the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies to maintain and develop links and cooperation with government departments and commercial organizations in ways that can help strengthen the academic programme to meet more closely with the development and labour power needs of Negara Brunei Darussalam

Rules and Regulations

Students are not allowed to withdraw from WAP by Monday 27th April 2009.

Initial report is to be submitted to Faculty’s supervisor by 15th June 2009. Students are required to have their report officially stamped and signed.

All reports submitted after 4 weeks of submission deadline will receive zero marks (0). The deduction is taken out from the 100% of the Faculty Supervisors’ marks.

Method of Assessment

The Faculty Supervisor will assess the final report. Students are expected to submit their final report on or before 31st August 2009.

The final reports from the students are compulsory and must be submitted on time to FBEPS Faculty Office. The WAP carries 4 credit units in the degree programme. Student performance is graded on the usual A, B, C, D, E, F scale by examiners. In a nutshell, the assessment process involves:

Faculty Supervisors Assessment Form - 80%
Employers' Assessment Form - 20%
Total Marks - 100%

Employer's Report

To be completed by the work attachment manager or supervisor (in consultation with colleagues if necessary) at the end of the period of attachment and returned to the WAP Coordinator. For consistency, employers are requested to complete the form provided and also append any further comments and information if deemed appropriate.

The Employer’s Assessment Form is based on Students’ Final Report, Presentation (only if applicable) and Students’ Job performances such as punctuality, motivation, communication and learning skills and etc.

Faculty Supervisor’s Report

To be completed by the Faculty Supervisor at the end of the period of attachment. It should include an overall assessment of:

	a. The student’s presentation at the host agency (if any),
	b. The student’s performance based on the knowledge of their general contribution to the work, initiative and on direct observation and assessment of the student’s written work and other work.

Student’s Report

a. Initial Report (up to 1,000 words)

To be completed by the student and submitted to the Faculty Supervisor by 15th June 2009. It should incorporate an outline of the work to be undertaken and a review of the organizational context and role to be played.

b. Presentation

Oral presentation if required by the host agency should be conducted two weeks before the end of the tenure at the host agency. Students should make an arrangement with the host agency supervisor and Faculty Supervisor for an appropriate date of the presentation. Students who are attached at overseas organizations should submit their reports in writing to their Faculty Supervisors for comments prior to the presentation.

c. Final Report

Students need to submit a copy of their final report to their employers/host agencies on the 8^th August 2009, and should there be no changes or corrections to be made, then two copies to UBD. The UBD copy should be handed in to the FBEPS Faculty Office signed and stamped by 31st Aug 2009. It should include a critical review and evaluation of work or project undertaken and the degree course. The report should also reflect the 10 weeks period of full-time attachment.

Diary

A brief record of daily work activities during the 10 weeks period, to be submitted with the final report to the Faculty Supervisor by 31st Aug 2009. Please use the log booklet template provided here. This daily activity will need to be signed by their Host Organization’s supervisors every end of the week. Please note that the template is just for the cover page of the log booklet and the 1st week of the record. Thus, students would need to create the rest of the 10 weeks record using the template of the 1st week.

The Prescribed Form for the Presentation of Report

The following are intended to be guidelines for the preparation of the report:

1. Each student must present two bounded copies of the report. The copies must be handed in to the FBEPS clerks in order for the report to be stamped, dated and signed.

2. Every report must be prepared on A4 size white paper of a minimum weight 80g/m2 and a maximum weight of 100g/m2.

3. The text must be typed, double spacing, with a font size not less than 12 points of Times New Roman.

4. The length of each report must be in the range of 8000 words (minimum) to 10,000 words (maximum) excluding references and appendices.

5. Pages of text, including inserted illustrations and appendices, must be numbered accordingly.

6. A list of references and/or bibliography must be included in the report. All references and bibliography must comply with Harvard style.

7. It is suggested that the physical arrangement of each report should be as follows:

a. Cover page

b. Title page

c. List of contents (to include final word count here)

d. List of figures

e. List of abbreviations

f. Abstract

g. Declaration

h. Acknowledgements

i. Main body of text (introduction, literature review, methodology,

analysis, conclusions, etc)

j. References

k. Appendices

l. Diary

8. Any late submission will be penalised.

9. Plagiarism will be seriously dealt with. A report is a particular type of document and must satisfy particular requirements. Logical structure, clear definition and development of the argument, proper and precise English language, and good references are the hallmarks of a good report. Below are a few general suggestions that you may find useful:

Do:

• Plan the structure of the report as this makes it easier for you to fit in your available material into the structure you have established.

• Make sure all assertions, claims, facts etc can be verified, either by your own findings, or by sources that you have cited.

• Make sure that all your references are complete, accurate and consistent.

• Acknowledge all your sources using Harvard Referencing style.

• Ensure that your references are properly linked to the text.

• Provide an explanation for any abbreviations used.

Guidelines for WAP Report Writing

Approved Language for writing the report

All reports must be written in English.

Referencing and Bibliography

All statements, opinions, conclusions, etc. taken from another writer’s work should be cited, whether the work is directly quoted, paraphrased or summarised. Referencing is necessary to avoid plagiarism, to verify quotations, and to enable readers to follow-up and read more carefully the cited author’s arguments. Students should follow the Harvard Referencing style. Guides to Harvard Referencing style can be obtained from the internet, such as:

http://library.curtin.edu.au/referencing/harvard.pdf

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/academic_services/documents/Library/Citing_References.pdf

Report Format/Layout

Must be written in English, typed and double-spacing on international A4 size (210 mm x 297 mm). Each page must have a left-hand margin of 4 cm to allow for binding and 2.4 cm for other margins. The font size is 12 of Times New Roman. The body should be 1.5 spacing in the case of long quotations.

Short quotations of fewer than 40 words should be incorporated into the text and enclosed by double quotation marks (“….”).

a. Cover and title page (no page number - see an attached example of the cover and title page)

Logo of any kind including the UBD logo is not allowed. The colour of the cover (front and back) must be blue.

b. List of contents

List of contents must be in the following order: list of figures, list of abbreviations, abstract, declaration and copyright statement, acknowledgements, the report, references, and appendices.

Page (i, ii, iii…) starts here

c. List of figures

d. List of abbreviations

e. Abstract

Single spaced of not more than 500 words. This is a summary of the whole report, and should briefly state the problem, describe the methods and procedures used, and give the main results or conclusion.

f. Declaration

A statement declaring that: the project is entirely the student’s work and has not been submitted for a higher degree in any other institutions is also required.

Example

I declare that this report is entirely my work and no part of the report has been previously submitted in support of an application for another degree or qualification at this or any other institution of learning.

Signature:……………………………. Date:……………………

Page (1, 2, 3…) starts from Chapter One

g. The Report (Literature review, methodology, findings, analysis, etc)

Explanation on the background or profile of the host agency should be included in the appendix and NOT in the main body of the report.

h. References

i. Appendices:

All appendices should be placed after the references. This section is optional and will depend on the individual assignment report. It contains supplementary illustrative material, original data, and quotation that are too long for inclusion and not essential to an understanding of the subject. The section may be divided into sections as appendices I, II, III, IV, etc. Any figures or tables in the appendices should be numbered and captioned as in the case of all text tables and figures.

j. Diary

Submission of Bounded Copies

FBEPS clerks, who will then submit to the WAP committe.

FORMAT OF COVER PAGE

FINAL REPORT OF WORK ATTACHEMENT PROGRAMME IN BEDB

MS4416

BY

DANI AHMAD

2009

BEDB

Supervisor: Dr. Awang Abdullah

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION

FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND POLICY STUDIES

UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

FORMAT OF TITLE PAGE

POVERTY IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

By

Dani Ahmad

Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of BA in Public Policy and Administration

2009

List of Students