Research Methodologies

Arbab Wajid Ullah Khan

Phd (CS) in progress from Comsats Islamabad
arbabwajid.ullah@abasyn.edu.pk
Contents of the lecture

1. Course Introduction
 Aim of the course an Course rationale
2. Outcomes and Abilities of the Course
3. Topics to be Covered
4. Teaching Methodology
5. Assessment of the Course
6. Marks Distribution
Introduction to Course

 The course “Research Methodology" is a graduate and senior

undergraduate course. It can be taken by students from computer
science and engineering or other subjects, preferably from
subjects within engineering science or natural sciences.

 It is a compulsory course for all CS, SE and TN students.

Introduction to Course

The aim of the course is:

 To provide the students with an ability to undertake graduate
level research and an appreciation of relevant ethical,
professional and legal issues.
 To provide a framework and skills for conducting independent
research in CS, SE and TN related topics.
 Defining and conduction research
 Emphasis on reading methods, researching, references, writing
research proposals and papers.
Introduction to the Course

Normally, University degrees are awarded to students who have

demonstrated:

 A systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical

awareness of current problems and/or new insights
 A comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to
their own research or advanced scholarship;
Introduction to the Course

• Originality in the application of knowledge, together

with a practical understanding of how established
techniques of research and enquiry are used to create
and interpret knowledge in the discipline

• Conceptual understanding that enables the student

• To evaluate critically current research and advanced
scholarship in the discipline; and
• To evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of
them and, where appropriate, to propose new
hypotheses
Outcomes and Abilities of the Course

Outcomes:

a) Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively,

make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and
communicate their conclusions clearly to specialists and non-
specialists audiences

b) Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving

problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing
tasks at a professional or equivalent level
Outcomes and Abilities of the Course

Outcomes Contd:
c) Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to
develop new skills to a high level; and will have

d) The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment

requiring -
 the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility;
 decision making in complex and unpredictable situations; and
 the independent learning ability required for continuing
professional development
Outcomes and Abilities of the Course

Abilities 

 Will learn appropriate research and problem solving techniques

 Will know ethical issues regarding research.
 Can carry out research investigations using information
repositories.
 Can effectively report the results of research activities
 Can review scientific research conducted by others
 Can develop and deliver presentations to disseminate research
findings
Teaching Methodology

 METHODS OF Teaching

The course will be taught using a mixture of:

 Lectures,
 Directed reading,
 Summary and review sessions,
 Discussion
 Self study sessions.
Topics to be Covered

 Introduction
 Research Process
 Research in Computer Science
 Quantitative Research Methods
 Qualitative Research Methods
 Research Design for Research Plan
Topics to be Covered
 Reading a Research Paper
 Presenting a Research Paper
 Writing a Research Paper
 Research Paper Writing styles
 Reproducing a Research Paper
 Ethics, Plagiarism & Copyrights
 Problems Facing during writing
  Tools for writing (Latex)
In this course

You have to

 Write a survey paper

 Write a Research proposal
 Present at least one Research paper
Assessment of the course

Marks Distribution (100 Marks)

 Home Assignments : 10%

 Paper Reading and Review/Case Study : 10%
 Midterm : 30%
 Research Paper and Presentation : 10%
 Final examination: : 40%