| Code | DSP718 |
| Name | Research Methods and Technical Writing |
| Status | Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice |
| Level and type | Post-graduate Studies, Academic |
| Field of study | Computer Science |
| Faculty | |
| Academic staff | Agris Ņikitenko |
| Credit points | 2.0 (3.0 ECTS) |
| Parts | 1 |
| Annotation |
Modern society is being moved towards a knowledge-based model within which innovative solutions are created that can be applied to enhancing the economy. However, innovative solutions can also be created through synthesizing existing knowledge. Scientific methods have been designed and are applied specifically for this purpose, therefore being familiar with such methods should be of benefit to students of any engineering science program. The main subject of the course is the introduction to and practical application of scientific methods that can be used in computer science research. Given that some of the students may not be familiar with the concept, the course presents the types of scientific methods and possibilities of application thereof. Quantitative and qualitative scientific methods are considered, the research process and its various steps are analyzed, and the stages of drafting a scientific publication are set out. To ensure a more efficient learning process, theoretical studies are complemented with a realistic research project of a nominal volume; the results of this project shall be presented in a written report. A number of lectures are dedicated to honing technical writing skills that can be applied to drafting course and final papers.. |
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Goals and objectives of the course in terms of competences and skills |
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Know – research process, main activities, results Successfully completed the plan of the development of the master thesis Know – research methods appropriate in Computer science research process Successfully completed analysis of the research methods applicable in the student’s master thesis Know – research paper development techniques and standards Successfully completed analysis of the research papers Can – find the most appropriate methods for the particular research Successfully completed exercises Can – do research according to the generally accepted methods, standards and techniques Successfully completed exercises Can– present the rese |
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Learning outcomes and assessment |
Know – research process, main activities, results - Successfully completed the plan of the development of the master thesis Know – research methods appropriate in Computer science research process - Successfully completed analysis of the research methods applicable in the student’s master thesis Know – research paper development techniques and standards - Successfully completed analysis of the research papers Can – find the most appropriate methods for the particular research - Successfully completed exercises Can – do research according to the generally accepted methods, standards and techniques - Successfully completed exercises Can– present the research results according to the generally accepted technical requirements - Technically correctly presented research results |
| Course prerequisites | No special requiements defined |