FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND SURVEYING

BACHELOR OF BUILDING SURVEYING (HONS)

AP229 D5B

EWC 661: ENGLISH FOR

REPORT WRITING

Topic:

THE PERCEPTION AMONG THE STUDENT OF UITM SERI ISKANDAR, PERAK

TOWARDS THE IMPACT OF PART TIME JOB

NAME NO. PELAJAR

AINI SOFIA BINTI BAIN 2022659806

NURUL AMANINA BINTI ISMAIL 2022815422

MUHAMAD FAZARUL AIZAD BIN MOHD ZAHER 2022847664

MUHAMAD HAAFIZH BIN BUKHARI 2022815098

MUHAMMAD ZHAFRI BIN MASRI 2022897904

SEMESTER 5
OCT 2023- FEB 2024

CHECKED BY:

PN SHEEMA LIZA BINTI IDRIS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum,
Alhamdulillah, we thank and praise Allah SWT for His magnificence and for providing us
with the courage to fulfil this assignment. We learned a lot over this process, not only
academically but also in terms of personality. Our humblest gratitude to the holy Prophet
Muhammad ‫( ﷺ‬Peace be upon him) whose way of life has been a continuous guidance for us.

First and foremost, in preparation of this assignment, we had to take the help and guidance of
some respected persons who deserve our deepest gratitude. We would like to sincerely thank
our lecturer, Pn Sheema Liza Binti Idris instructors of English For Report Writing (EWC
661), at University Technology MARA Perak Branch Campus Seri Iskandar for her guidance,
understanding, and most importantly, she has provided positive encouragement and support
to us throughout our assignment with her patience, compassion and expertise while providing
us the freedom to work on our own terms. It has been an honour and a joy to have her as our
instructor.

Furthermore, A special thanks to our groupmates, Aini, Fazarul, Haafizh, Zhafri, and
Amanina, who assisted with the assembly of each chapter as well as pointing out ideas and
suggestions during the process of compiling and completing this report. Our grateful
appreciation also goes to all of our family members because it would not have been possible
without their support, especially our parents who deserve special mention for their
unwavering support and prayers.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our dear friends who were with us
and supported us through storms and rainbows. May God grant the aforementioned
individuals’ success and honour in their lives. We would also like to express our gratitude to
everyone who has helped us, both directly and indirectly, with this assignment. Finally, we'd
like to thank everyone who helped make this assignment a success, as well as apologise for
not being able to thank everyone individually.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ii

1.0 INTRODUCTION1
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY…………………………………………………..1
1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT……………………………………………………………2
1.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE AND QUESTION OF THE STUDY……………………..3
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY…………………………………………………...4
1.5 SCOPE OF STUDY…………………………………………………………………. 5
1.6 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY……………………………………………………...5
1.7 LITERATURE REVIEW……………………………………………………………..6
2.0 METHODOLOGY………………………………………………………………………7
2.1 RESPONDENT OF THE STUDY……………………………………………………7
2.2 INSTRUMENT OF THE STUDY……………………………………………………7
2.3 DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE……………………………………………….8
2.4 DATA ANALYSIS METHOD……………………………………………………….8

3.0 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………......9

4.0 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………….10

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Students working part-time during non-school hours have been common from 2000 until the
present. According to the Muluk, 2017, students are considered as a potential labor force
because they have good health, knowledge and manual labor, so they can work in any
suitable occupation to earn extra income pay for life. This is an excellent opportunity for
students to gain practical experience with social life, equip themselves with soft skills and
social knowledge, and gather experiences that they would not be able to obtain if they sat at
home. However, part-time occupations have a negative impact on students' academic
performance and quality because they spend too much time working and not enough time
studying.

A part-time job works less per week than a full-time job, and part-time jobs require shift
work (Woodhouse, 2017). Furthermore, part-time jobs indicate that people do not need to be
engaged for the entire day but will profit from working. According to the report, students in
tertiary or higher education are driven to work part-time for a variety of reasons. The majority
of students say their study costs are more than anticipated. Due to hefty tuition fees and other
living expenditures, parents are under financial stress. As a result, students try to save money
and pay for their studies.

Furthermore, Part-time job affects kids not just academically, but also physically and
psychologically. Combining study and work may also have negative effects on students'
mental health, such as stress and weariness, resulting in lower grades. This study at UITM
Seri Iskandar focused on diploma and undergraduate students with part-time job experience.
The sample of this UITM student is selected to ensure that this research is conducted in more
detail and precisely so the effect of the part-time job on the students’ performance can be
stated. This study will also look into students' perceptions of the influence of part-time jobs
on their academic and health performance. This study broadened students' perspectives and
awareness of the impact of part-time work. Aside from that, it can assist to minimise the
negative impacts on student activities, as well as to always care for their health and maintain
a healthy lifestyle.

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1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Mostly the students nowadays were working part time to support their financial. But
sometimes, they were having a lot of issue that give impact to their academic achievement
and health performance. According to the Mark Richardson, 2014 overall the influence of
working a part-time job on a student's academic and health performance is determined by
factors such as the amount of hours worked, the sort of work done, and the student's ability to
manage their time successfully. Study after study has shown that students, who work 30-39
hours a week, with 39% of those students working full time, are less likely to do well in
school. Because of the time and energy spent at work, many people believe that students will
have a low GPA because they will not have time to study. One of the issues is that students
loss their focus on study because spending a lot of time in part time work causes them to feel
tired due to lack of sleeping hours. This can also lead to health problems such as depression,
stress and anxiety. In the end, it will affect their academic performance and their
achievement.

Furthermore, according to the Moses (2014) stated that previous research on student part-
time jobs of students found contradictions about the impact of employment on their health
and well-being. The problem and issue that related is health performance in their life.
Combining study and work may also harm students' mental health, such as stress and
exhaustion, leading to decreased results. According to studies, students' work-related
concerns have a negative impact on their health, causing persistent tension, anxiety, and a
lack of social integration. This includes changes in energy, lack of sleep, appetite, loss of
interest or pleasure in activities, difficulty concentrating, and feeling sad, empty, hopeless,
worthless, or guilty (Cefai, 2011)

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1.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE

In this section, there are two (2) research objectives that have come out for the perception
among the student UiTM Seri Iskandar towards the impact of part time job. The objective of
this study is to identify whether the ability to do part-time job can have a positive or negative
impact on UiTM Seri Iskandar students.

1. To identify the reasons why part-time jobs can affect students' academic performance.
2. To determine whether weekly work hours can impair students' ability to concentrate
on their studies.

1.3.1 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

This study explains and focuses on how some UiTM students see the implications of working
part-time. There are two (2) research questions that we found from the research objective that
we did.

1. What the reasons that part-time jobs can affect students' academic performance?
2. Why whether weekly work hours can impair students' ability to concentrate on their
studies?

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1.4 SIGNIFICANT OF STUDY
Higher education is becoming more and more expensive, therefore students are looking for
part-time jobs to help them pay for it. The purpose of this study is to clarify the importance of
students' opinions regarding part-time employment and the effects it may have on their
academic and personal growth.

It is crucial to investigate how part-time work affects academic achievement. Student

opinions can give important insights into how balancing job and school impacts their capacity
for concentration, punctuality, and meeting deadlines. In order to help educational institutions
develop an atmosphere that is supportive of student achievement, this study can provide
empirical information on whether part-time occupations operate as a barrier to or a facilitator
of academic success.

The perception of students regarding the balance between work and personal life is crucial in
understanding their overall well-being. By exploring how part-time jobs impact their social
life, mental health, and overall satisfaction, the study can provide recommendations for
maintaining a healthy equilibrium between academic and work-related commitments.

In conclusion, studying the perceptions of students at UiTM Seri Iskandar, Perak, towards the
impact of part-time jobs holds significant implications for various stakeholders, including
educational institutions, employers, and students themselves. The findings from this research
can inform the development of policies and support systems that enhance the overall student
experience, ensuring a balanced journey through higher education.

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1.5 SCOPE OF STUDY
The study involved Diploma and Degree students of UiTM Seri Iskandar, Perak. The
research will investigate the perceived impact of part-time jobs on academic performance.
This includes exploring how employment affects attendance, study habits, and the overall
ability to meet academic responsibilities. Insights into these areas can inform strategies to
support students in maintaining a balance between work and academic commitments.

1.6 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The study’s findings may be influenced by the small number of participants due to constraints
such as time, resources and access. The generalizability of the results to a broader population
of UiTM Seri Iskandar students may be limited. Moreover, the findings may primarily apply
to the specific group of Diploma and Degree students of UiTM Seri Iskandar and may not be
fully generalizable to other students of PhD or Masters.

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1.7 LITERATURE REVIEW
According to Safrul Muluk (2017), a sort of employment that requires fewer hours per week
than full-time employment is referred to as part-time work. Also, part-time jobs usually occur
in less than 30 to 35 weeks (Muluk, 2017). Some argue that the meaning of part-time work
should be clarified. This is due to the fact that there is no legal reference to calculate the
number of hours for part-time occupations or the distinction between part-time and full-time
jobs. Besides that, the employer will decide on part-time jobs to determine how many hours
(Woodhouse, 2017). During the university studies, students acquire not only knowledge but
are actively involved in part time employment. Part-time employment means any additionally
work, besides major activities and learning (Tengiz, 2022).

Furthermore, Employment among University students has become a trend as the part-time job
has been overgrowing since recently. State economic variables influence patterns in careers
among university students for various reasons (Khai, 2023). Employment among university
students has become a trend, as part-time employment has recently increased. Because of job
trends among university students, there are reasons that express economic considerations.

Combining academic education with paid labour has a negative impact as well. According to
studies, employed students struggle with managing their lives. the amount of work they do
and the duties they have to their studies (Tengiz, 2022). According to studies, student’s work-
related problems affect health, cause constant stress, anxiety and social integration deficit.
This includes changes in energy, lack of sleep, appetite, loss of interest or pleasure in
activities, difficulty concentrating, and feeling sad, empty, hopeless, worthless, or guilty (
Robotham, 2012).

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2.0 METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESPONDENT OF THE STUDY

The survey will be focused on the student at University Technology Mara (UITM) Seri
Iskandar. The criteria that needed for this respondent participant are all the student including
diploma and bachelor student which is currently study at UITM Seri Iskandar and other
criteria others then the listed will not be taken to the data collection.

2.2 INSTRUMENT OF THE STUDY

The quantitative method will use as our research instrument. The data collection will be run
by the online questionnaire in google form platform to easing the data collection and analysis.
The survey will consist 4 sections which is part A, part B, part C and part D. Part A will
consist the demographic information which is email, gender, major of study and current
semester. The part B will consist the experience of part time work among student such as rate
your experience with friends that do part timework, what are the major concerns that you
know when student want to do part time job during their study and the other related question.
The part C will consists the perception of part time work among student while the part D will
consists the future aspirations of part time for student. For the part B, C and D there are the
questions that have yes and no choices. There also question that require the respondents to
give their opinion. This method chosen to easy to get the accurate data about the topic.

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2.3 DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE

The survey will be given to 50 up to 100 students in University Technology Mara (UITM)
Seri Iskandar. There are 5 level education in UITM Seri Iskandar which is pre-diploma,
diploma, bachelor, master and PhD student but we only take diploma and bachelor student as
our respondent because they easier to contact. There will 50 respondents for each student
categories. The online survey will be given using the Google Form platform. By early
December 2023, the survey will be given to the respondent via their social media platform
such as Whatsapp and Telegram and they will have 2 weeks to complete the survey. The
information gathered will be share with the participant only when they have given their
respond and the date will be kept for future study.

2.4 DATA ANALYSIS METHOD

Basic statically analysis will be using as our data analysis method. All the data will be
accumulating and analysing by all the researchers. To make the data more understandable, all
the responds from Google Form will be transfer to the Google Sheet and will be presented in
the graph and chart.

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3.0 CONCLUSION
Students' perceptions of the effects of part-time occupations are complex and varied. Many
people view taking on part-time employment as a priceless way to enhance their income,
acquire essential skills, and obtain real-world experience. These students frequently value the
practical application of the knowledge they have learned and welcome the opportunity to
develop financial independence.

In conclusion, opinions among students about the effects of part-time work are not all the
same. It is moulded by individual circumstances, goals, and the capacity to balance work and
school in a balanced manner. In the end, the different opinions that students have about
working part-time highlight the significance of taking into account personal requirements and
objectives when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of working while pursuing a
degree.

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