Mock VIVA of our PhD Student on a Sunday

Posted on July 27, 2025 ·

Today is my day off (Sunday), but I’ve set a few important tasks to accomplish. First on the list is to complete the marking for my METE1153 ODL course. I also have a mock PhD viva session scheduled with Tan, which I hope will be a valuable preparation for his actual defense. Additionally, I need to prepare for the RMC Strategic Planning meeting, which is scheduled for tomorrow. There are a few other tasks that I plan to tackle as well, depending on how much time I have left in the day.

Because of time limitations and my intention to attend the Pengajian Kitab after Subuh, I brought my laptop to the surau. While listening to the pengajian—specifically the Kitab Faridatul Faraid—I took the opportunity to continue my marking tasks simultaneously. It was a meaningful way to balance both spiritual enrichment and academic responsibilities.

Other tasks performed on this off-day:

  • Submit ICLCA2025 paper correction
  • Insert METE1153 student mark
  • Read/check Izwan’s draft thesis
  • Read/check Suhaila’s paper

#20242025 Day 027

#Sunday

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Marking METE1153 ODL Occupational Safety in Energy System

Posted on July 26, 2025 ·

Today is Saturday—an off-day—but official responsibilities still call. Knowing that next week will be packed with activities, I’ve decided to make full use of today to complete the marking for my final exam scripts for METE1153 ODL: Occupational Safety in Energy Systems. There are 28 students, and all their answer scripts are in PDF format, which means I have to do all the marking on my laptop—a task that is both time-consuming and mentally demanding.

In addition to that, I also need to start thinking about how to manage UTM’s FRGS (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme) proposals—an overwhelming total of 598 submissions. Of course, it’s not something I’m handling alone, but within my capacity and scope, I have to contribute as best as I can. We’re all hoping that UTM secures as many FRGS grants as possible. The application process itself has already been delayed since February this year due to persistent issues with the MyGRANTS portal, which had been inaccessible for months.

Despite it being a weekend, the work must go on.

Other tasks of the day include Service Marsya’s Axia’s and Major grocery shopping

#20242025 Day 026

#Saturday

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Marking Test for ODL METE1153 Course

Posted on July 6, 2025 ·

It has been very tough for me to pursue this personal mission – that is to download and mark the test for ODL METE1153 Course – Occupational Safety for Energy System. This was mainly due to my super extravaganza hectic schedule. However, I forced my self, squeezed some time in a peaceful Sunday morning to mark as much as I can. I am pleased with what I did today. There are 10-15% more of marking to be completed, which will be done tomorrow.

In the evening, I was having a second mock presentation for my three FYP students (Tsai, Amy and Syahmi). I can say they have improved their slide and presentation. InsyaAllah they will do better tomorrow, during the official FYP 1 presentation.

#20242025 Day 006

#Sunday

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2021 Day 137 Task – Marking Petroleum and Refinery Technology Test

Posted on May 18, 2021 ·

This is not an easy tasks as the answer scripts are all in softcopy form. Students have uploaded the pdf version of their answer script to elearning and I just used the platform the marked it online and insert the marks straight away in eLearning. Luckily I have graded more than half of it the day before and left with just few more today.

Other Highlighted Tasks of the day:

  • Mock Presentation #1 with my PDP students at 1pm.
  • Went to clinic for wife and daughter medication.
  • Assisted my daughter (standard 3) with her online class and assignment.

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Day 3 Task: Marking Final Exam Paper

Posted on January 3, 2020 ·

Today is a beautiful Friday, a wonderful and long waited weekend here in Johor Bahru. Our official weekend is Friday and Saturday, not Saturday and Sunday.

Although it is a rest day, I have to do do the marking of my final exam paper – Refinery and Petrochemical Technologies SKKC4723 – Final year students. There are altogether 31 students.

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What 1 Official Task Per Day Record is —>https://people.utm.my/zakiyamani/2020/01/01/1-official-task-per-day-record-through-out-2020-a-personal-challenge/

Read all my “1 Official Task Per Day Record Challenge for 2020” —> https://people.utm.my/zakiyamani/category/1-activity-1-day/

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