Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Teclmolegy University Gopalgany-8100 GUIDELINE FOR PROJECT WORK .elor of Science (Honors) in Environmental Science and Disa Effective From: 06 May 2021 ster Management cS) Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University Gopalganj-8100 Bangladesh This guideline has been developed by the Department of Environmental Science wal Disaster Management of BSMBSTU and will be deemed us the standard guiding framework fir writings thy Project Work’Thests’ of the under prduate studeERI: ers econe: Pepariment of Environmental Science and Disaster Managerient, Bangabarhu Sheikh Mijibur Rahman Science & Technology. Univers Gopalgenj-8109.° ees Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University Gopalganj-8100, Bangladesh This guideline developed by the Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management will be applicable for the students of 4" Year 2"! Semester of the department in ig their report under the Course of Project Work/Thesis entitling Course Code: ESD461. ARRANGEMENT OF ITEMS ‘The final copies of the project work are to be arranged as follows: « Cover Page (Black Cover) (follow the special instructi nin Annex 1) 1 2. Ablank page 3. Title page (as shown in Annex 2) 4, Declaration page (as shown in Annex 3) 5. Certificate of the supervisor (as shown in Annex 4) Acknowledgement pages 7. Table of Contents with page references * Individual listing of preliminary pages (Declaration, certificate, acknowledgement, ete.) * List of chapter and section headings (as shown in Annex 5) = References + Appendices(if necessary) 8. Individual listing of tables, figures, illustrations, etc. (if included) 9. List of abbreviations 10, Abstract 11. The Main body of the text 12. References (as shown in Annex 6) 13, Appendices (if necessary) 14, Blank page oa ed ann regs apa ae Eee3 es ANNEX 1: FORMAT OF THE COVER PAGE Format/Font 14 point bold and = 'T WORK UPPERCASE letters: TITLE OF THE PROJEC eee (Monogram of BSMRSTU) 12 point Upper- and Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Environmental Seience and [—* | Jowercase letters: Disaster Management Single space , ‘Author's Name: |_, | 12 point UPPERCASE ‘Student ID. : letters: Single space Session: Department of Environmental Science and Disaster 12 point Upper and Management al lowercase letters: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rehman Science and Single space Technology University Gopalganj-8100 Bangladesh 12 point Upper and ‘Month, Year of Defense I | lowercase letters: Single space N.B.: The Project Work should be submitted in Black Covering Page 3 of 10ANNEX 2: FORMAT OF THE TITLE PAG ‘TITLE OF THE PROJECT WORK (Monogram of BSMRSTU) A Project Work Submitted to the Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Environmental Science and Disaster Management. Course Code: Course Title: Author: Student ID: Session: Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management Faculty of Seience Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj-8100 Month, Year of Defense 14 point bold and UPPERCASE letters: Single space 12 point Upper- and lowerease letters: Single space 12 point Upper- and lowercase letters: Single space 12 point uppercase letters: Single space 12 point Upper- and lowercase letters 12 point Upper- and lowercase letters: Single space Page 4 of 10 Gi. Mal. Mungo stam bn Ee ene pe TE Ean GopalDe : *Partment of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Be ethir SI fangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University Gopalganj-8100 ANNEX 3: STUDENT’S DECLARATION | certify, Name_o! Project Work entitled (Stud: - towards the partial fulfillment for the degree of D), that the entire work submitted as a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Environmental Science and Disaster Management at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, is prepared by myself using the referenced literature and the described methods. This project work or any part of it has not been submitted elsewhere for the award of any degree or diploma. Signature of the Student: Place and Date Student ID. Session: Page $ of 10 mtr eranaaeers triment of Environmental Science and Disaster Management. igubundliu Sheikh Mujlbur Rahman Science & Technology University Gopalganj-8100 ANNEX 4: CERTIFICATE OF SUPERVISOR 6 to certify that the research work presented in this project entitled “Title. of the. proicet work" was submitted by Student Name, Student ID. Session and entitling Course Code: ESD 461 under my supervision, approved as to the style and content. : a Signature Pate Name of the Supervisor Designation Department of Environmental Seience and Disaster Management Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Seience and Technology Univers Gopalganj-8100 en Ma. Muhyminut Tsta Chairman, seer Dem offal Scene Page 6 of 10 Toulon Scat igi Rahn ere realy tne Totatmntlonsea of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, siigabandhu Sheth Myibur Rahman Science & Technology Univers Gopalganj-8199 i 3 5 OF CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS’ HEADINGS ANNEX 5: LIST Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background and justification of the study 1.2 Objectives of the study 1.3 Review of Literature Chapter Two: Materials and Methods 2.1 Study Area 2.2 Methods of the study Chapter Three: Results and Discussion Chapter Four: Conclusion References Appendices (if any) Wet Page 7 of 10 ef fmronmental ence Duaser Manageme oogaeh vent tn Rabonst Fenre & Technology taneyR WRITING REFERENCES In text Citations: Cite references in the text by name and year in parentheses. Some examples are: * This result was later contradicted by Becker and Seligman (1996). * This effect has been widely studied (Abbott, 1991: Barakat, et al. 19958, Smith, 1998; Medvee et al * A few researchers in the | to improve native speakers’ al 2002; Thomas, 2004). Their t above indicating that comprehension improves wit ‘ ich, Derwing et al. (2002) conducted their training with students preparing o ,e al Workers, but note that other professionals who work with non-native speakers from a similar program b; Kelso and ' field have developed training programs | to understand accented speech (Derwing et al. ning techniques are based on the research described th exposure to non-native 80 could benef References: should only include works that are cited in the text and that have been published or accepted for publication. . > Personal commun and unpublished works should only be mentioned in the text. > Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the last names of the first author of each work, Journal names and book titles should be italicized. Some examples are: > The list of referen + Derwing, T. M., Rossiter, M. J., & Munro, M. J. (2002). Teaching native speakers to listen to foreign-accented speech. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 23(4), 245-259. + ‘Thomas, H. K. (2004). Training strategies for improving listeners" comprehension of foreign-accented speech (Doctoral dissertation). University of Colorado, Boulder. Gens Journal Grady, J. S., Her, M., Moreno, G., Perez, C., & Yelinek, J. (2019). Emotions in storybooks: A comparison of storybooks that represent ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 6(3), 207-217. hitps://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000185 Hug, A.M. 1986, Preliminary studies on the angiospermic flora of Kutubdia Island in Bangladesh, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Sci), 12 (1 & 2): 59-70, Books Sapolsky, R. M. (2017). Behave: The biology of humans at our best and worst. Penguin Books, Book Chapter Dillard, J. P. (2020). Currents in the study of persuasion. In M. B. Oliver, A. A. Raney, & J, Bryant (Eds.), Media effects: Advances in theory and research (4th ed., pp. 115-129), Routledge. Ma. Muhyminul fstam Page 8 of 10 Deaton ence Dane a‘Conference ~TNiores = | Proceedings, | Morgan, R., Meldrum, K, Bryan, S., Mathiesen, B., Yakob, N. RSS | Workshore ete | ‘iden, A. A. (2017). Embedding digital literacies in curric PS | Australian and Malaysian experiences. In G, B. Teh & S. C. Choy Eds.), Empowering 21st century learners through holistic and enterprising learning: Selected papers from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College International Conference 2016 (pp. 11-19). Springer. https://doi.org/10,1007/978-981-10-4241-6 2 7 Thomas, H. K. (2004). Training strategies for improving listeners comprehension of foreign-accented speech (Doctoral dissertation). University of Colorado, Boulder. Webpage with In-text cit | author: Heavy social media use can be linked to depression and other mental disorders in teens (Asmelash, 2019). Reference entry , Asmelash, L. (2019, August 14). Social media use may harm teens’ mental health by disrupting positive activities, study says. j CNN. hitpsi//vww.cnn.com/2019/08/13/health/social-media-mental- | _ health-tmnd/indes.html Web page with ext citation | organizational More than 300 million people worldwide are affected by depression author (World Health Organization, 2018). Reference entry World Health Organization. (2018, March 22). Depression. hitps://www.who.inven/news-room/ fact- sheets/detail/depression_ Web page withno | In-text citation date: Establishing regular routines, such as exercise, can help survivors of disasters recover from trauma (American Psychological Association [APA], n.d). Reference entry American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Recovering emotionally from disaster. http:/iwww apa.orghelpeenter/recovering-disasters.aspx Des anon Sel bier ener Wu Shei Ste a ; Page 9 of 10 a opalPage Layout and Printing NSris A4 size offset paper should be used for printing. The top, bottom, and right margins should be 25 mm (about 1 inch). The left margin should be 35 mm (1.4 inches). The text should be printed on single-sided paper, on 70 or 80 grams weighing paper. The acceptable fonts are Times New Roman. The text should be justified. Main Body of the Text 1. Chapter titles should be centered 14 point font size in bold. Text in the chapter titles should be in upper ease. 2. Secondary headings should be left 12 point font size in bold. The first letter in each word of the secondary heading should be capitalized. 3. Third level headings should be left 12 point font size in bold. Only the first letter of the first word of the third level heading should be capitalized. 4, Fourth level headings should be left 12 point font size in bold and italicized. Only the first letter of the first word of the fourth level heading should be capitalized. Figures should be centered between the left and right margin with their captions centered below the figure in point size 12 Times New Roman single-spaced. Figures should be consecutively numbered per chapter. The word Figure may be abbreviated as “Fig. 2.1” bold. 6. Tables should be centered between the left and right margin with their captions (12 point Times New Roman) centered above the table. Tables should be consecutively numbered per chapter. The word Table may be abbreviated as “Table, 3.1” in bold, 7. If equations are used in the text that should be labelled sequentially and 12 point font size in bold (i.e., Equation 1, Equation 2, .....+.sssess++) before the end of the margin of the equation line, for example: C=A+B Equation 1 hyminul Islam 05: (Md. Muh; = (Mad, Mubymintt Blain) rapier reer Chairman Sangience & Technology Uaersty i Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University Gopalganj-8100 Page 10 of 10Academic Rules and Re (06.05.2021). hore ree tay} pees Ps borers ty Tardy irene) ) performance criteria; 2) rating scale; and ent will be evaluated according to 1= Beginning/ Poor Page Lof 5| Depart Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rah Gopalganj-8100 fortes Reactant Giraiite Bes ra ttaitega te Objective and motivation of Unable to find specific details, the project are not clear oF Goals are not achieved/ Probl described justified uncles. oblem relevance ae| the project are somewhat clear, +. The goal is partially achieved. wement/ Goals | 5 | A Setunsiey bun sopport provided ind objectives established by relating the The goal is achieved work I is clearly achieved | Prior work is acknowledged by F With an occasional oversight, FP Some related work described, Does not cite sources or most referring to sources for ptior work is ack bot unclear as to how they references that are included are relate to the project or the link | inaccurate or unclear. tn | grotto and findings: tothe project is questionable. ference author, journal, volume + number, page number, and yeat as insticted in the guideline. tnumber, and year. |) Methodologies are sound to Methodologies are somewhat» Some atiemptat desea F ete and inde described and justified rissing details and lack of but motivation for justification | Methods appens inappropriate, J+ Well description of data soures| justification. is missing Geno jandiadan ea data collection methods and Description of the source of fs ‘Description of the source of | how data was analyzed collection methodology | data, collection methodology fi. Material and shows good understanding of | and analytical methods are and analytical methods are research objectives fethods 15 | the methods and mentions somewhat confusing/ L : | foe l ao Data analysis is incomplete * Locational actuality is cleatly + Nozelevant information on |, Sid inaPpropHiate eeeieeigeny Soy | Nose inormatono? No ora te temps map. map is provided but not wel selection of the study arca is Observed in describing the Rs jane study area and about its selection a 4 Bi Page 2 of SDepartment of Enviror Bangabandhu Sheikh Gopalgan-8100 Results ate analyzed No or litle results| ‘Thorough analysis of present superficially with only raw shown, Results are explained but not numbers. Very little analysis of Results are not very clearh explained, level of det insufficient, and there are more je 0 diseussion to compare findings with previous/relevant research, 5. Results and oh presented Key findings are specifically related to previous research, comparison to previous + Strong links made between previous research bur song | research problem statement, claims links arenot established in| rade, and results some cases | | [The findings of the | Some explained conclusion ‘Thoughtful discussion Tittle discussed and results represent the goals drawn, but missing some and logical explanation justified conclusions of the study. points in terms oflinkage of | of the outcome is drawn. Presents a logical results to problem missing in the + No/improper explanation for findings. statement/ goals. conclusion recommendations for as, f Adres ition of | Limitations of the study f Titeatemt oe fature study. - Conclusions 5 | the present study a together experiments an: L Spee natu Sepgestons fr fee probe een thougheful Suggestions for further recommendatons for sdecpate bat not doug resetrch inthis aren ae further research ox very limited /not relevant use/application, Page 3 of 5Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management q ‘Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University forts) tas + Flow of the work was Flow of the work was moderate Evidence of very No evidence of continuous either in cither in lab/field/review work, | limited work flow in continuous work flow or lab/field/review work, keeping | and supervisor was not well project work, very guidance of the neoeon eee 10 | the work flow. + Minimal spelling & grammar | guidance from the I+ Excessive spelling and/or + No spelling & grammar mistakes supervisor. grammar mistakes mistakes, + Noticeable spelling and grammat| mistakes. _ PARTIE: Seminar/Oral Examination G0%) = 275% (65-14)% (50-64)% lk Strong slides in terms of _ * Some missing elemente or lack P Slides are too disorganized. organization, coverage of the | of organization in the * Minimally desesibes major topic, description of problem | presentation slides, missing sections of the project and do and methods /resuls some portions of problem not convey the problem, t accurately oF : . ‘The poster is exceptionally statement or results methods, and results in away | effectively reflect the project, wuality ofthe slides | 4) | ateractive in terms of design, [+ The poster is acceptably understandable. goals, methods of results (PP) layout, end neatnese attractive saphics are not clear or [+ Grammatically very poor. * Graphics are easly viewed and |+ Most graphics are easily viewed | are to0 small " ate related to the topic, making | and relatable to the topic. & There are many grammatical the material easier to b There area few grammatical | mistaken. understand. mistakes. + No grammatical mistakes on! the slides Clearly heard and well F Clearly heard but not well. Difficult wo hear JF Inaudible; several awkward ongeszed preventaon, organized presentation, Presentation skills is okay but | pauses, no evidence of . ii Presémtation evidence of confidence and moderate level of confidence. | not very good. motivation, H Present 10 | enthusiasm. I+ The audience's attention has ve + The audience's interests are been maintained. piqued and well considered. Page 4 of 5ironmental Science and Disaster Management th Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University Presenters cannot answer expected questions, Page 5 of 5