Final Project Report Guide for Engineers
Final Project Report Guide for Engineers
Drafting Guide
of a Project Report
End of Studies
Document prepared for students of Applied Bachelor in
Mechanical Engineering
Table of contents
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1.1 Definition of the final year project (PFE)
1.2 Objectives of a final project internship
1.3 Choice of the project theme
1.4 Documentation & Bibliography
1.5 Approach to the final project
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FinalReport……………………………………………….………………………….…………………………………………………….
2.1 Content and quality
2.2 Structure of the final report
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5.1 Preparation of Slides
5.2 Recommandations
PREFACE
As part of their studies, each student (or a pair of students) at ISET is
The final study report is of a technical nature. The report is carried out in a context
recommendations.
The present 'Guided elaboration of a Final Project Report' has been written
in order to provide students with all the necessary information and guidelines to structure
questions a student might have during the structuring and writing of their final report
of studies.
It does not, either, represent a substitute for the coach who remains the most qualified to guide.
This guide aims to harmonize the methods and teaching tools to be used for a
1. GENERALITIES
[Link] of the final study project (PFE)
The final study project (PFE) constitutes a supplement to practical training.
mandatory for ISET students. It's a professional work assignment, under
form of a supervised engineering project by at least one teacher
the establishment. Any student aiming to obtain a bachelor's degree
applied must successfully complete a graduate thesis project.
Thesis topics can be proposed either by university teachers or
professionals. Students can carry out the activities of their
projects either in laboratories of educational institutions or in
professional companies in Tunisia.
The final project internship is a 4 to 5 month internship undertaken by the
students generally during the 6ththsemester
The grade awarded to a student following their final project internship will be
accounted as 20 credits;
The final year project internship allows the student to complete their training by
a professional situational context and to deepen knowledge and
to acquire rigorous methods of investigation and work;
During the internship period, the student must comply with the discipline of
the company or organization that hosts it, especially in terms of attendance and
punctuality
The student must comply with the confidentiality requirements set by the company;
The student is called to apply himself and give his best as well.
in terms of work discipline in respect of the institution it represents and
the organization that welcomes it;
These internships are very rarely paid.
At the end of the year, students who have completed their projects will have to present.
their work in front of a jury made up of teachers and professionals, who
will evaluate the aforementioned presentation.
Through the activities of the final year project, the future graduate is called to show
his skills and scientific and technical abilities to:
understand the context of the project and the issue raised in the notebook
charges
better plan and manage the different activities of the project,
conduct bibliographic research effectively,
formulate correctly the approaches of studies related to the subject area,
propose feasible and optimized designs,
master new tools and technical environments,
carry out development or engineering work,
analyze the results obtained and formulate relevant conclusions,
value the work done and the results achieved,
write a well-structured report following the rules of scientific writing,
prepare a clear presentation for the oral presentation.
The project's theme must align with a need expressed by the company. It must
respond to a central issue that generally boils down to a single one
central question.
It is recommended to avoid overly vague themes in which the student is likely to
to get lost and waste time in the project delineation.
When determining the theme of the report, the student must take into consideration
several criteria:
His mastery of the chosen theme (prior knowledge)
The existence of accessible and sufficient documentation for this topic
The possibility of undertaking the project in the available reception unit
The availability of the information necessary for empirical validation
The time required to complete the project
The availability of mentors (educational and professional) who can guide him.
properly
Once the documentation is completed, the student can draft the plan for their project.
while being aware of the limitations of the available information.
Only students who have acquired are authorized to support the final project.
an authorization from the supervisors;
Before the defense date, students are required to submit to the
department secretariat, adhering to the deadlines set in advance:
one number of copies of the report (paper);
Note: this number will be set by the scientific council
2. A copy of the specifications signed by the supervisor and the director of
department
3. a CD containing an electronic copy of the report (Doc file) and
the presentation (PowerPoint file);
After the defense and the possible correction of the errors pointed out by the
jury members, the following items must be submitted to the library:
a copy of the report (paper);
- a CD containing an electronic copy of the final report (DOC and PDF files),
the presentation (PowerPoint file) and the Solidworks files (if they exist);
Each graduation project is subject to an evaluation resulting in a grade.
which must be greater than or equal to 10 out of 20 for the project to be validated;
In the case of an unvalidated project, the evaluation jury will judge the work by one
the following assessments:
correction of the report;
an extension of the project's period;
Realization of a new PFE.
Final Report
2.1. Content and quality
The final project report (PFE) must summarize all the work carried out.
by the student during their internship. Thus, it must be a personal effort in which
the student must express their ideas in a coherent manner and using their own
The student must also avoid "copy/pasting" from different websites.
the internet, which sometimes does not contain correct information or provides
information off the topic being addressed.
Finally, the student should avoid including any unnecessary information that does not
direct interest in understanding the report (for example, user manual
of software, explanation of how a known system works, etc.). In this case,
It is better to include a reference to the source that contains the original information.
detailed.
A university document includes a cover, a title page, a table
subjects, an introduction and a general conclusion, a certain number of
chapters also including introductions and conclusions, tables and
schemes and appendices.
Number of pages: An internship report for a final study project (PFE)
should contain at least 30 pages.
Cover page;
The dedications;
The acknowledgments;
The Table of Contents;
The list of figures;
The list of tables;
The general introduction;
The technical content (in the form of 2 or 3 chapters);
The general conclusion;
The bibliographic references (Bibliography & Netography);
The appendices (optional part);
Summary and keywords in Arabic, French, and English.
This page (back of the report) must contain a summary (of 100 to 150 words) of the work
performed, expressed in the three languages: Arabic )ﻣﻠﺨﺼﺺFrench (Summary), English
The abstract places the project in its context, presents its objectives, its or
his method(s) and summarize the main results of the work. It must be complete and
sufficiently informative to be understood independently of the project report.
Each summary must end with a list of keywords.
2.2.3. Acknowledgments
It was obviously about thanking the responsible people of the hosting organization, the
supervisors (educational (ISET) and professional) and anyone who contributed
contribution to your work.
When several students are involved in the completion of the final project, it
It is important to clearly identify them and describe their specific contribution.
Avoid overly learned or overly warm formulas. Stay true and sincere.
The format is free, which will allow you to express yourself in your own style.
The study report is a document of a nature academic, it is appropriate to express one's
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all those who have supported me throughout this journey. Your encouragement and belief in my abilities have been invaluable. I am grateful for the time and effort you have dedicated to helping me reach my goals. I would also like to extend my appreciation to my family and friends for their unwavering support. Your kindness and understanding during challenging times have made a significant difference in my life. It is a privilege to have you by my side. Finally, I would like to thank my mentors and colleagues who have shared their wisdom and knowledge with me. Your guidance has shaped my path, and I am fortunate to have learned from such remarkable individuals. Thank you for being a source of inspiration.
Example:
Table of Contents
Dedications
Acknowledgements
General introduction ................................................. 1
Netography ....................................................................................... 51
Annexes ...................................................................................... 53
b) Netography:
Websites visited during the development of the project, with a brief description of
consulted theme (one or two lines at most) plus the date of the last visit.
Example:
Rules of French Typography: April 2013
2.2.11. Annexes
List of explanatory documents, diagrams, supplementary sheets, etc.
Each appendix must have a title.
Word 2003: select the text to which you want to apply the style then
select the desired style from the styles menu at the top left (under the bar
of tools):
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3.4. Pagination
The page numbering must start from the introduction and end
to the bibliographic references (or the appendices if any). The numbers must
to be centered at the bottom of the footer. The dedications, the acknowledgments, and the table
materials must not be paginated (or can be paginated using some)
Roman numerals in uppercase I, II, III,...
3) To delimit the part that will not be paginated from the paginated part, you must
insert a continuous section break between the two parts: Page layout Jumps of
pages Continuous section jump (on the page before the table of contents).
Then place your cursor at the bottom of the table of contents page. Click
twice to display the header and footer. A new banner
A tools menu appears where you can read "Link to previous" in orange. You
you must definitely uncheck it for your two parts to be good
distinct. Finally, go to "Page number" to choose the position of your
number as well as its format. This position and this format are inscribed
automatically continuously on the table of contents page and the pages
Next. Close the header and footer.
centered: pagination;
on the right: the current academic year;
A line separating them from the text of the page.
Procedure to follow:
In Word XP or 2003, click where the table of contents should be inserted, then click
on the 'Insert' menu, select 'Reference', 'Tables and indexes';
In the window that appears, click on the Table of Contents tab and choose the
options as shown in the figure below.
Word 2007 or later, under the 'References' tab, click on the 'Table of' group.
subjects", then click at the bottom of the menu on "Insert a table of contents"
to display the previous window.
4. PRACTICAL ADVICE
WRITING
It is recommended to start writing as early as possible, as soon as the plan is set.
in place. Allow at least two months for writing.
To make your report harmonious and therefore pleasant to read, it is recommended
to use:
the same typography: a single font for the entire document
(variation possible with size, bold, and italic). Except for the page of
coverage where greater freedom is tolerated;
the same layout: a single composition principle for the entire document
(margin, line spacing, note, hierarchy) ;
The text should not be too dense and its content should be balanced. It should be avoided
era
to write in the first person person 'I' (except for acknowledgments). Use of
preference for "we";
To write the report correctly, it is advisable to use the spell checker.
of spelling and grammar integrated into the text editor. For example,
Microsoft Word underlines spelling mistakes with a red line and mistakes
by marking grammar errors with a green line and providing suggestions for correction
when you right-click on the mistake. It is also recommended
that the student gives his report to a French teacher to correct it beforehand
to submit the final copy;
The importance of proofreading: do you proofread yourself and have others proofread for you
people. During a first reading, check the meaning, and during a second
lecture, look only at the words to correct any potential mistakes
of spelling or typing (note, automatic correctors do not "see"
not everything) ;
Once your report is written, reviewed, and corrected, you can insert automatically
all the tables (summary, annex table, table of contents, etc.) if you
you used the style sheet. A very appreciable time saving;
Use short and well-constructed sentences;
Group all the sentences that address the same idea into one paragraph;
Do not use 'one';
Use 'we' for the presentation of your work;
Use 'he' to present the mode of operation;
TYPOGRAPHY
The acronyms;
. They are written in capital letters and without a period when read letter by letter.
(CSA) ;
. They are written with the first letter capitalized and the rest in lowercase.
when they are pronounced like a word (Onu, Éna).
The capitals;
. Capitals must be accented;
(CONVENTION CENTRE and not CONGRESS HALL)
. You must capitalize the first letter at the beginning of a sentence, verse, quote, of
proper noun and first name;
. As well as the names of peoples and inhabitants when they are names
common but not when they are qualifying adjectives or designate
the language of the country. (This Italian actress loves the French, but does not speak
LAYOUT
On the day of the defense, each student (or pair) must give a presentation on their
work before a jury based on a PowerPoint presentation (or equivalent).
The duration of the presentation is 20 minutes, followed by a discussion of about 15 minutes.
Thus, to not exceed the allotted time, the presentation must contain at least
maximum between 15 and 20 slides that contain the essentials of the work done.
The presentation must contain the following elements:
Cover page that includes the title of the thesis, the names of the students and the
supervisors ;
The outline of the presentation;
An introduction;
Presentation of the host company and the context of the internship;
The purpose of the work done;
The technical content;
The conclusions;
The perspectives.
5.2. Recommendations
The voice:
Volume: Speak loudly;
Rate: Speak slowly;
Pauses: Take a few small silences;
Voice modulation:
. Expressive soup (do not keep the same tone, rhythm);
. Release your energy.
The gestures:
Support your statements with appropriate gestures and movements;
Avoid distracting gestures: playing with the pen, swinging legs, hands
in the pockets.
The gaze:
Ensure brief eye contact with the participants;
Avoid looking at the ceiling, the floor, your documents, or always the same.
persons.
Good writing...