The purpose of this course is to offer an intellectually challenging and supportive environment which allows you to develop your research and communication skills in the context of undertaking a research project of your choice.

CLO1. Explain the principles of research design, research ethics and their implications.

CLO2. Apply a range of techniques and tools, including, but not limited to: qualitative methods, quantitative methods, and mixed methods

CLO3. Design and implement research of high-quality standards.

CLO4. Evaluate and critique research work in order to identify where methodological principles could be improved including the written presentation of the review to a professional standard.

Research methods in computer science: Types of research, basic research, applied research; quantitative research, experimental, descriptive, correlational; Qualitative research; Collaborative research, action research; Hybrid research; design science research;
Research process: Problem identification and definition; literature review; Conceptualization of Solutions for Research Problems; conceptual design, conceptual architecture, conceptual model/framework; Selecting a research method; data analysis; research reporting;
Ethical issues in computer science research: Principles of ethical research; informed consent; privacy and confidentiality; ethics in publishing;  institutional review boards and ethical review;
Research writing: citation  and referencing; writing a research proposal; scientific writing and reporting; technical papers, journal articles, white papers, thesis report, conference papers, policy briefs, position papers