Syllabus
Unit I
Research: Meaning, Purpose, Types of Research, Steps in Research, Identification, Selection and Formulation of Research Problem, Research Questions, Research Design, Research Methods in Computer Science:- Formal Methods: Formal Specification, Algorithm, and Complexity; Building Artefacts: Proof of Performance, Proof of Concept, and Proof of Existence; Process Methodology: Methods for Software Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Processes, Interactive Games, Social Networks, and Web Analytics.
Unit II
Review of Literature: – source selection, citation and indexes, impact factor, tools for literature organization.
Unit III
Brief overview of Measurement, Data, and Analytics, Elements of Theoretical Research, Elements of Preparing a Paper and a Thesis: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Acknowledgements, Symbols and Abbreviations, Introduction, Literature Review, Materials and Methods, Mathematical Materials, Graphical and Tabular Presentation, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Interpretation, Generalization, Scope for Future Work, Citations and List of References, and Appendixes
Unit IV
Research Ethics, Plagiarism, and Their Prevention.
Objectives and Outcomes
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to research fundamentals, including ethical principles, challenges, and core components of the research process. It also offers practical guidance on research skills such as academic writing, paper preparation, and effective research presentation.
Course Objectives
- To introduce the basic elements of research
- Hands-on experience with tools used for research organization
- Understand the various elements of research paper writing
Course Outcomes
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Understand the basic framework of the research process.
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Identify various sources of information for literature review.
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Gain a practical understanding of the various tools and techniques used for conducting research.
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CO4
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Conduct a research study from its inception to its report and study Ethical issues in research.
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