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Unit of study_
INFO5993: IT Research Methods
This unit will provide an overview of the different research methods that are used in IT. Students will learn to find and evaluate research on their topic and to present their own research plan or results for evaluation by others. The unit will develop a better understanding of what research in IT is and how it differs from other projects in IT. Students will learn research ethics. This unit of study is required for students in IT who are enrolled in a research project as part of their Honours or MIT/MITM degree. It is also recommended for students enrolled or planning to do a research degree in IT and Engineering.
| Code | INFO5993 |
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| Academic unit | Computer Science |
| Credit points | 6 |
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INFO4990 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge of major approaches used in CS research and ability to apply one or more to own project
- LO2. plan a program of research in Computer Science
- LO3. perform a critical evaluation of research work
- LO4. retrieve academic literature on a specific topic and identify top journals, conferences, research groups on this topic
- LO5. produce a literature survey for a field of CS research
- LO6. write and present a research proposal
- LO7. understand ethical practices and copyrights
- LO8. read research literature and understand how the described work fits into one or more research approaches
- LO9. understand the nature of IT research and how research is evaluated.
- LO10. Understand scientific peer reviewing and how to give constructive feedback
- LO11. Communicate research ideas and proposal in a clear, effective way in oral and written form
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