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Research in Computing
Learning outcome 1: Understand what constitutes a good research question. Propose a research question and identify its implications with regard to the choice of subject; Critically assess and select methods for addressing the research question, including originality considerations;Propose research objectives and identify possible deliverables.
Learning outcome 2: Create a literature review which situates the work with regard to state of the art and seminal work. Develop a research and development design and methodology
Learning outcome 3: Demonstrate an ability to write a comprehensive research plan that explores research methods and deliverables for a specific subject in computing.Understand the need for reproducibility as a minimum standard for assessing the validity of the results of research
Learning outcome 4: Understand the ethical issues that need to be addressed when conducting research
Assignment - Research Proposal
Title Choose a title that encompasses the specific topic within the area chosen.
Abstract Renders a summary of your proposal and therefore should introduce the topic, state what was carried out, and outline the key points. It should be 150-200 words. References are not cited in an abstract.
Contents Table Enables the reader to easily find the information they require. It should be automat- ically generated by Microsoft Word or LATEX.
Introduction Should provide information on the background to the topic. This section must:
• describe the research problem that you are trying to solve including its general context within the sphere of Cybersecurity (identification of the field);
• motivate why it is important to research the chosen topic and outline what the general findings of the literature review are;
• clearly identify the research question(s) and the proposed solution;
• describe the potential contribution(s) of your work and its benefits of your proposed solution (how it will contribute to knowledge in the field of research),
• describe the structure of your document -- numbering the sections and outline the key argument points you will be making in each section.
This section should be 1-2 pages in length.
Literature Review Must compare, contrast and relate to previous work, enumerate the objectives of the previous work and specify their foreseen contributions. This section must:
• introduce each previous work by outlining the key argument points that you will be covering;
• finish each subsection with a brief conclusion of what have been covered in the previous work and then link to the next subsection by outlining what you will be discussing next;
• present a logical order of the reviewed previous works;
• critically contrast at least two previous works in each paragraph, as opposed to just ‘reciting' what the previous work say. Every paragraph should explain the significance of the previous works are in the context of your own research question;
• ensure there is consistent referral back to the research question -- do not be afraid to consist- ently remind the reader why a point is relevant in the context of your own question; and,
• Make sure the previous works are properly cited.
Overall the literature survey should not consist of a series of paragraphs beginning, ‘Jones/Smith argues....'. Focus upon concepts, issues, cases, with reference to authors, and then critically contrast them, clearly highlighting advantages and shortcomings.
The literature review must finish identifying the research niche and the expected contribution of the research.
Please include the CORE Ranking 1 of the cited journals and conferences. If unavailable, quote the number
Research Method and Specification Must describe your proposed methodological approach to the research as well as the expected/next research steps to bring your research project to completion. This section must:
• list and provide a brief explanation of the expected steps/activities planned to be carried out to bring your research project to completion during the Capstone project semester. Include a Gantt chart for the project plan illustrating the tasks involved in the project and their order with the related dependencies against a timescale (2-3 pages);
• describe the techniques analysis methods that will eventually underlie the implementation (1-2 pages);
• describe the tools and datasets that you have identified as potentially useful in your research (1-2 page);
• furnish a complete analysis and design documentation in order to explain each of the major design decisions and choices to be made. Consider using software engineering diagrams to illustrate your proposed approach e.g., class and object diagrams, component diagrams, de- ployment diagrams, activity diagrams, communication diagrams, statecharts, and/or sequence diagrams (3-4 pages);
• describe how you plan to evaluate your approach. Must describe how you answer the research question that you pose and what evidence you bring to support your claims/approach. What experimental evidence you bring to bare in order to show the effectiveness of your approach (2 pages);
• identify and critically assess ethical issues surrounding the work you are proposing (1 page); This section should be maximum 10-14 pages in length.
Video Presentation
There is a short individual oral presentation in this second assignment that students are required to deliver as a video. This 5-minute video presentation should highlight the main aspects of the student's research interests and should address the main topics of the proposal. This will be assessed by the lecturer and possibly by other staff members of the School of Computing. The presentation should use visual aids as appropriate including slides (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, LaTeX Beamer). The presentation will be assessed for:
• Coverage and Accuracy
• Structure and Timing
• Clarity and Style
• Use of Visual Aids
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