Table of Contents

List of Figures ............................................................................................................................ 3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 4

TERMS AND REFERENCE ..................................................................................................... 5

ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................................... 6

1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Background of the study ............................................................................................. 7

1.2 Problem statement ....................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Objective of the study ................................................................................................. 7

1.4 Significance of the study ............................................................................................. 8

1.5 Scope and Limitations ................................................................................................. 8

2.0 METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Research Instrument Used ........................................................................................... 9

2.2 Research Respondents ................................................................................................. 9

2.3 Research Procedure ..................................................................................................... 9

2.4 Data Analysis ............................................................................................................ 10

3.0 FINDINGS .................................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Time taken to study in a day ..................................................................................... 11

3.2 Opinion on the large study groups and the main problem faced during study group

session. ................................................................................................................................. 12

3.3 Linkert scale question................................................................................................ 13

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 3.4 Time take to study alone and group environment. ................................................... 14

3.5 When they usually study and if they stayed up to study at night, does it affect their

classes the next morning. ..................................................................................................... 15

3.6 Time taken to prepare for the examination or test. ................................................... 16

3.7 Percentages of respondents who made own notes. ................................................... 17

3.8 Percentages of respondents manage their subject to study. ...................................... 18

3.9 Range of respondents CGPA..................................................................................... 19

4.0 CONCLUSIONS........................................................................................................... 20

5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................................................................. 21

APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................. 22

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List of Figures

Figure 3.1: Time taken to study in a day. ................................................................................ 11

Figure 3.2: Opinion on the large study groups and the main problem faced during study

group session. ........................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 3.3: Linkert scale questions. ......................................................................................... 13

Figure 3.4: Time Taken to study alone and group environment. ............................................. 14

Figure 3.5: Time the respondents usually study and if they stayed up to study at night ,does it

affect their classes the next morning. ....................................................................................... 15

Figure 3.6: Time taken for prepare for their examination or test............................................. 16

Figure 3.7: Percentages of respondents who made own notes................................................. 17

Figure 3.8: Percentages of respondents who manage their subject to study first. .................. 18

Figure 3.9: The current range of respondents CGPA .............................................................. 19

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

There are several kind-hearted individuals who had always helped us in completing this

report for the EWC 601 course. First and foremost we would like to thank our EWC 601

lecturer, Mrs, Kiranjeet Kaur Dhillon for her comments, wise advice and guidance in the

preparation of this report.

We are also grateful to have our helpful classmates because they were always there to help us

in sharing different opinions and feedback that gave us some improvements in completing

this report.

We also would like to voice out our appreciation to all the respondents of our research.

And not to forget the most important, which is our family, for their support in terms of moral

and also for finance during the preparation of this report.

Without all of these commitments and support, this report would not have materialized.

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 TERMS AND REFERENCE

On 14th March 2017, Mohd Aizat bin Zamri, Mohamad Hakimi bin Othman, Muhammad Faiz bin

Basri, and Nor Zul Afifuddin bin Nordin from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah

Alam were instructed by Mrs. Kiranjeet Kaur Dhillon, the Report Writing lecturer (EWC 601) to

write a report on the how UiTM Shah Alam students study and to submit it on 6th June 2017.

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 ABSTRACT

Most of the students have their own ways to study. Thus a study is conducted to investigate
the study methods among the students in UiTM Shah Alam. The objective include to
investigate ways university students study and the most preferred choice, the effectiveness of
each study method and which method is better for university students. The instrument used to
collect the data was a questionnaire. Frequency count was used to analyse the data and the
data were converted to percentages. Bar charts were used to illustrate the percentages that
were analysed It was found that 35% of the respondents studied for 1 to 2 hours per day on
their own and 45%, of the respondents studied for 3 to 4 hours per day in a group
environment. 77.5% respondents studied at night. Meanwhile, 60% respondents felt that
staying up to study at night did not affect their classes the next morning which is the majority.
Most of respondents took 3 days before the examination to studied. They also make their own
note and studied their difficult subject first before the easier one. Student should manage
their time properly to make the study method efficient.

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 1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Every student in University Technology Mara (UiTM) in Shah Alam wants to achieve

a remarkable result in their study. But, not all of them could achieve what they were aiming

for. The key to become an effective student is learning how to study smarter, not harder. The

most important fact about studying: no two people think alike; therefore, no two people study

the same. What works for one student may not work for others, and vice versa. Each of the

students might have their own study methods which efficient for themselves. Therefore, the

main purpose of this study is to survey the study methods among the students in UiTM. The

student who was not performed well in their study might want to have different study

methods as they might found that their usual study does not work for them. In order to

perform well in the study, students should have a variety of study methods and not stick to

one method only if it does not give a good result in the end.

1.2 Problem statement

The ability of any learner to study effectively depends greatly on his fundamental

study skills. For example, his ability to concentrate, to perceive correctly and accurately, as

well as to remember what has been perceived. Different person has different methods of

study, depends on which is preferable for certain subjects. Thus this study is intended to

investigate the study methods by students in UiTM Shah Alam and the effects on them.

1.3 Objective of the study

The objectives of the study are as follows:

1. To investigate ways university students study and the most preferred choice.

2. To investigate the effectiveness of each study method.

3. To investigate which study method is better for university students.

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 1.4 Significance of the study

This study is conducted on students of UiTM Shah Alam because they are able to

determine which ways of study are more efficient., it is important to investigate the ways

UiTM students study and their effect. The benefits are they can improve their study methods

and time management. The study is also of significance to the lecturers in the faculty so that

they can improve their curriculums.

1.5 Scope and Limitations

The study involves 40 respondents who are chosen from various engineering faculties.

The survey was conducted in UiTM Shah Alam. The method used to obtain these data is a

questionnaire. The limitations faced include difficulty to find respondents due to the time

limit, misunderstanding the questions asked and the instruction before answering the

questionnaire. The respondents were given the same questionnaire consisting of 15 questions.

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 2.0 METHODOLOGY

2.1 Research Instrument Used

The questionnaire was used as a tool to collect the data. The questionnaire was used

to survey the method that students used to study in UiTM Shah Alam. The questionnaire

consisted of 15 questions and the questions were related to their study methods and the

problems they faced when they study in groups. This questionnaire was the only tool that was

used and it was a primary source. The question elicited information about when they studied,

the time period they used to study and their study methods.

2.2 Research Respondents

There were 40 UiTM Shah Alam students as the respondents from the various

engineering faculties. There were 20 male and 20 female respondents. 7 respondents were

aged between 23-25 years old and 33 were aged between 21 -22 years old. 6 respondents

were from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, 9 were from the Faculty of Mechanical

Engineering and 25 were from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering.

2.3 Research Procedure

The questionnaire was distributed from 8th to 11th May 2017 at UiTM Shah Alam.

The respondents were from various engineering faculty. The respondents were given an hour

to answer the question before it was collected. All the respondents answered the

questionnaire.

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 2.4 Data Analysis

Frequency count was used to analyse the data and the data were converted to

percentages. Bar charts and pie charts were used to illustrate the percentages that were

analysed.

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 3.0 FINDINGS

3.1 Time taken to study in a day.

Time taken to study in a day.

50% 48%
45%
40%
35% 32%
30%
25% 20%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
None 1-2 hours 3-4 hours

Figure 3.1: Time taken to study in a day.

Based on figure 3.1, 48% of respondents take 1-2 hour in a day to study. Meanwhile,

32% respondents took 3-4 hour to study in a day. Furthermore, 20% of respondents did not

study in a day.

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 3.2 Opinion on the large study groups and the main problem faced
during study group session.

Opinion on the large study groups and the main problem faced during study

group session.

12%
Difficult
40%
Moderate
48% Easy

25.00% 23.00% 22.00%

20.00%
20.00% 17.00% 18.00%

15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Misunderstanding Nobody wants to Communication Cooperation Other
among members be a leader issues issues

Figure 3.2: Opinion on the large study groups and the main problem faced during study group session.

Figure 3.2 Shows, 48% of respondents found that the level of understanding were

moderate when they studied in a large study groups. Besides that, 40% of respondents found

that they were easier to understand in large study groups. Meanwhile, 12% of respondents

found that they were difficult to understand when they studied in a large study groups

Furthermore, 23% of respondents had a misunderstanding among the members during

study group session. 22% of respondents faced communication issues. Besides that, 20% of

respondents faced cooperation issues. While 18% of respondents found other problem

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related to group study. Besides that, 17% respondents found that nobody wanted to be a

leader.

3.3 Linkert scale question.

Disagree Agree

40%
When in study group, I usually lead the group.
60%

47%
I do better in my classes when i work in groups.
53%

27%
I study better during class.
73%

20%
I study better in groups.
80%

30%
I study better alone
70%

Figure 3.3: Linkert scale questions.

Based on figure 3.3, 60% of the respondents agreed that they usually became the

leader when they formed the study group. Meanwhile, 53% of the respondents agreed that

they will do better in classes when they work in group. Majority of the respondents which is

73% agreed that they study better during class. Only minority of the respondents, which is

20%, disagreed that they will study better in groups. Lastly, 70% of the respondents said that

they will study better alone.

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 3.4 Time take to study alone and group environment.

Alone Group Environment

40%
35%
35%
50% 45%
30% 28%
25% 45%
25% 40%
35%
20% 30%
25% 23%
15% 12% 20%
20%
10% 15%
5% 10% 7%
5%
0% 0%
None 1-2 hours 3-4 hours > 4 hours None 1-2 hours 3-4 hours > 4 hours

Figure 3.4: Time Taken to study alone and group environment.

Referring to the figure 3.4, 35% of the respondents studied for 1 to 2 hours per day on

their own. Meanwhile, 27.5% respondent said that they did not study and 25% of them

studied for 3 to 4 hours per day. furthermore, 12.5% of respondents studied for more than 4

hours per day

In the group environment, 45% of respondents said that they studied for 3 to 4 hours

per day. Meanwhile, 22.5% of respondents did not study in a group in a day. 20% of the

respondents studied 1 to 2 hours per day and only 7.5% of the respondents studied for more

than 4 hours.

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 3.5 When they usually study and if they stayed up to study at night,

does it affect their classes the next morning.

When do you usually If you stayed up to study at

study? night, does it affect your
classes the next morning?
90%
77%
80%
70% 70% 60%
60% 60%
50% 50% 40%
40% 40%
30% 30%
20% 13% 20%
3% 7%
10% 10%
0% 0%
Morning After Class Night After Yes No
Midnight

Figure 3.5: Time the respondents usually study and if they stayed up to study at night ,does it affect their

classes the next morning.

Based on figure 3.5, 77% respondents studied at night. Meanwhile, 60% respondents

felt that staying up to study at night did not affect their classes the next morning. 13%

respondents studied in the morning. Then, 7% respondents studied at the midnight. 3% of

respondents studied after the class.

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 3.6 Time taken to prepare for the examination or test.

How long do you take to prepare for your examination /test?

The whole semester

5%

The night before exam

5%

3 days before exam

55%

A week before exam

35%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Figure 3.6: Time taken for prepare for their examination or test.

As can be seen in figure 3.6, 55% respondents took 3 days before the exam to prepare

for their examination or test. Meanwhile, 35% respondents took a week before the exam for

prepare for their examination or test. Then, 5% respondents prepare for their examination or

test during the whole semester and also 5% respondents prepare the night before the exam for

their examination or test.

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 3.7 Percentages of respondents who made own notes.

Do you make your own notes for every subject?

30%

Yes No

70%

Figure 3.7: Percentages of respondents who made own notes.

Based on figure 3.7, 70 % of respondents made their own notes for every subject that

they took for the semester. Furthermore, 30% of the respondents did not make their own note.

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 3.8 Percentages of respondents manage their subject to study.

Do you study the difficult subject first before the easier

one?

28%

Yes No

73%

Figure 3.8: Percentages of respondents who manage their subject to study first.

From the figure 3.8, 72% of respondents studied their difficult subject first rather than

the easier one.

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 3.9 Range of respondents CGPA

Range of respondents CGPA

3%

7%

30% 2.0-2.5
2.6-3.0
3.1-3.5
3.6-4.0
60%

Figure 3.9: The current range of respondents CGPA

Referring to figure 3.9, 60% of the respondents had a CGPA ranging from 3.1 to 3.5.

While 30% of the respondents had a CGPA ranging from 2.6 to 3.1. 7% of them had a CGPA

ranging 3.6 to 4.0 and 3% of them had a CGPA ranging from 2.0 to 2.5.

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 4.0 CONCLUSIONS

The following are the conclusion of this study:

The majority of respondents were found to study 1 to 2 hour a day alone.

The majority of respondents were found to study 3 to 4 hour in a group environment.

The majority of respondents were found that the level of understanding was moderate

when they studied in a large study group.

Communications issues and misunderstanding among the members are the main

problems that respondents faced during study group session.

The majority of respondents found that they study better in class when they work in a

group.

The majority of respondents are found to study at night and felt that staying up to

study at night did not affect to their classes the next morning.

The majority of respondents took 3 days before the examination to studied.

The majority of respondent make their own note and studied their difficult subject

first before the easier one.

The study methods which were study alone, study in groups and study in class were

more prefer as they can lead to a better CGPA.

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 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

The following are the recommendation to improve they ways of study for students in UiTM

Shah Alam:

a. Student should manage their time properly to make the study method

efficient.

b. Students should take a regular break when study so that they can give their

body time to recover from the works they had put in.

c. Students should collaborate with their study partner who they knew they work

well with.

d. Students should consult with the lecturer of anything that they do not

understand in class.

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APPENDIX

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