Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Course Description:
This course involves a series of modules aimed at introducing students to academic research, as
well as various research methodologies. One of the main objectives is to develop students
understanding of the research process so that they are able to apply this to the design of a research
project of their own, and the writing of a research proposal setting out their project.
Course Providing basic research and working skills, facilitating a smoother transition to graduate studies and
Objectives: research. The course spans multiple elements including time management, writing and presentation
skills, and general considerations for experiment design and planning.
Introduce basic concepts in research methodology
Study research methodology for computer science
Class Policies:
Attendance for lectures is compulsory. Attendance for less than 70% of the lectures will result
in students being barred from taking the Final Exam.
If you are absent from the lecture due to: Sickness – Medical Certificate is required, in case of
emergency – letter of guardian is required.
There will be no makeup quiz.
There will be no makeup midterm now on.
Cheating and Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will be penalized accordingly.
There will be 4-7 assignments besides on class exercises. Assignments need to be submitted
before the deadline. If you have questions or doubts contact us in our offices during visiting
hours or use our email address.
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Course Schedule:
Week Topics description
01 Course Introduction:
Course Policies/Overview/Course Contents/Course Objectives
Introduction
Significance of research
Motivations of studying Research Methodology
Scientific Method of Problem Solving
Research Model
Student Project Work Structure
Assignment 1: Decide on project domain
02 Manage the project
Project Work Structure
Project Planning
General Project Management Model
Project Planning Techniques
Activity Network Diagram
Managing time
Class Activity: Plan a research thesis
04 Searching
Literature Search
Searching Cycle
Digital Library
Information Sources
Make bibliography cards
Searching efficiently on WWW
Record and refine
Class Activity: Explain summarized document
06 Writing-up
Writing a paper
Writing thesis
Grammar, punctuation and spelling
Using tables, diagrams and other illustrations
Whom am I writing for?
How to argue and criticize
Class Activity: Write Introduction and Abstract
07 Referencing
Different reference styles
Quiz 2
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08 Research Ethics
Professional Ethics & Research Ethics
Computer Ethics
Computer Related Risks
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Class Activity: Practice References Styles and Using in Text
Assignment 3: Submit Review of the Literature
10 Deciding on methods
Case study
Experiments
Mathematical Methods
Simulation
Statistical Analysis
Class Activity: Practice of choosing an appropriate research method
12 Proposal Writing
How to write a research proposal
Things to consider in a research proposal
14 Defense
Purpose of Defense
Role of Viva
Standard practice
Approaches to the Viva
15 Presentations
Quiz 4
16 Presentations
Final Examination
Grading Policy:
1 Assignments 10%
2 Quizzes 5%
3 Presentations 10%
3 Mid term 25%
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Important notes:
4-5 numbers of quizzes will take place in the class to measure the learning progress of the students. These
quizzes will be announced or unannounced.
Plagiarism Policy:
During this course a strict no tolerance plagiarism policy will be adopted. While collaboration in this course is
highly encouraged, you must ensure that you do claim other people’s work/idea as your own. Plagiarism
occurs when the words, ideas, assertion, theories, figures, images, programming code of others is
presented as your own work. Failing to comply with plagiarism policy will lead to strict penalties including
zero marks in assignments.
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