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ITC534 Computing Research Preparation (16)
Abstract|
This subject allows students to develop research skills necessary for a research higher degree in computing. The subject will cover areas such as critical reading skills, literature review, selecting and evaluating a variety of sources of information, academic writing, identifying a computing research problem, writing a research proposal, and formulating a hypothesis. By the end of the subject students should be able to formulate good research questions in a computing discipline. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: ITC534
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Available only to Graduate Certificate in Computing Research and Master of Computing Research students. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| ITC711 | ITC711 Paired Subject
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to identify the role of research in a computing discipline area;
* be able to demonstrate understanding of philosophical assumptions and different underpinning research approaches and strategies;
* be able to select and evaluate a variety of sources of information in a computing discipline area;
* be able to analyse, summarise and synthesise academic literature;
* be able to identify a computing research problem and formulate a reasonable hypothesis; and
* be able to demonstrate academic writing skills in preparing a research proposal. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
* Introduction to research
* Ethics Issues in IT/Computing research
* Academic reading and writing skills development in the context of Computing research
* Introduction to planning and designing a research project
* Literature review in a chosen area
* Bibliographical Styles in Computing discipline
* Research paradigms |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
