(Format of project report)

University of Kenya
School of engineering

Low Cost Housing Technologies in Kenya

Andy Capp
Report submitted in partial fulfilment for the Degree of Master of Science
in....................................................................................................................

Department of ......................................

March 2014
 Declaration

I Andy Capp declare that this report is my

original work, and except where acknowledgements
and references are made to previous work, the work
has not been submitted for examination in any other
University.

Signature.........................Date...................

Approval by supervisors
I confirm that the study was carried out under
my supervision and has been submitted for
examination with my approval as University
supervisor.

Dr. U. Bongoman Signature...............Date.............

 Dedication

The candidate is free to dedicate their work to whoever they wish.

Acknowledgement

It is
extremely important that proper credit be given for assistance from other
scientists. If the problem was suggested by someone else, the person should
be thanked. Similarly a sponsor deserves to be acknowledged.
 Abstract

This is a comprehensive summary of the

contents of the proposal. It is typed on a separate
page with the word “Abstract” centred at the top of
the page. It should clearly state the problem and
proposed method of study. It is typically 100-150
words long.

Table of contents

This is typed on a separate page and may spread beyond that page .It is a list of
all items including pages where they are found.

List of tables, figures, plates, nomenclature

These are also presented on separate pages and consist of all items found in
the body of the proposal.

Note. All pages to this point are numbered in roman numerals and would
typically have Declaration, Abstract, Table of contents, List of tables, list of
figures, list of plates, nomenclature following each other on separate pages
and in that order.

1. Introduction
This is page one in Arabic numerals. It primarily should orient the reader
and connect the proposed study with the current situation in the field. It
begins with a very general introduction to the problem area and by
citing relevant previous work gradually lead to the proposed study. The
introduction should give the reader the rationale for the proposed
investigation explaining how it fits with and is a logical extension of prior
research. It is typically presented under the following headings:
1.1 Background

Background contains an overview of the area of study. And informs the reader
of what was studied and why it is important and timely.

1.2 Problem statement

Problem statement presents the identified gaps or problems that the study
addressed.

2. Literature review

This section presents information on the evolution and present state of theory,
practice and research on the topic investigated. Review of the most recent
publications demonstrates insight in current issues in the area studied. Such
must be properly cited and included in the list of references. Literature review
may be organised with subheadings to represent different areas of emphasis.

Figures must be numbered, centred and titled. The title should be written
below the figure.

Tables are similarly numbered, centred and titled but with the title above the
table.

Equations should be aligned to the left and equation number aligned to the
right.

Numbering of Figures, Tables and Equations should indicate the chapter and
position within the chapter. For example Fig.3.4 should be the fourth figure to
appear in the third chapter.

2. Methodology

Methodology accurately explains how you performed your research in a

logically organized manner. This section should be sufficiently detailed to allow
the reader to duplicate the important aspects of your methods. It is quite
common for this section to contain labelled subsections dealing with
apparatus, materials and specific procedures used. It establishes the credibility
of your methodology or the lack of it. Commercially available pieces of
apparatus may be described in terms of their commercial labels while custom
made equipment should be described in greater detail and in case of complex
equipment, a diagram or photograph may need to be included.

3. Results

The purpose of the results section is to inform the reader on the nature on
data collected, how the data was analysed and the outcome of analysis.

4. Discussion
The purpose of the discussion section is to interpret and evaluate the
results obtained, telling the reader what you think they mean. In doing
so you should attempt to integrate your research with the results of
prior research. Note that this is the only place in the research report
where you are given latitude for stating your own opinion and even then
you are limited to stating your interpretation of the results.
5. Conclusions
Clarify how your results add to or modify existing knowledge, speculates
about what remains unknown, and suggests directions of future
research.

References

The purpose of this section is to provide an accurate and complete list of

references cited in the text. Any of the two methods namely the “author-date”
or “number” systems may be used.

All references are to be typed on a separate page with the word “References”
centred at the top of the page in upper and lowercase letters.
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Bibliography

Christensen L.B. (1994), “Experimental Methodology”, Allyn and Bacon.

Madara O.,Kremer Gul (2004) “Engineering Design- A Practical Guide”,

Trafford.