ITC712 Conducting a Research Project in IT (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject will enable students to apply a research methodology choosing from a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research methods that are relevant across the computing discipline. Several research techniques such as empirical research methods, data collection techniques, analysis and interpretation of data, using and/or developing simulations, and report presentations will be covered. By the end of the subject students should be able to collect and analyse data, evaluate and test experiments, interpret and report findings in a scholarly written report ready for publication in a refereed journal or conference. The project started in ITC711 will be completed in this subject.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC712
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Doctor of Information Technology students only.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Identify and apply an appropriate research methodology for a research problem;
- Demonstrate ethically sound data-gathering research skills;
- Produce a report outlining the research results; and
- Write a corresponding academic paper that can be submitted for publication in a refereed journal or conference.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Limitations of different research approaches
- Quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis techniques
- Research findings and interpretation skills
- Techniques to discuss the results
- The approaches to publish in a refereed conference or journal
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.