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Introduction to Research Skills: Professional Research Skills in Computing
Learn the fundamentals of research skills.
On this course you will learn the fundamentals of research skills. This will enable you to plan and manage the practical aspects of a research project including the dissemination of your research in both written and oral form.
What topics will you cover?
- Why research practice is important?
- The research process and how to assess contribution.
- Why the literature review is important and how to do it.
- How to identify the research topic and question.
- How to write up research.
- How to read in an efficient and effective manner.
- What is good research and the importance of quality publications.
- Research limitations, reliability and validity.
- How to give a great presentation.
- How to give and receive feedback.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explain why research practice is important.
- Apply the research process.
- Describe why the literature review is important and how to do it.
- Identify the research topic and question.
- Demonstrate how to write up research.
- Demonstrate how to read research efficiently and effectively.
- Assess what is good research and the importance of quality publications.
- Discuss research limitations, reliability and validity.
- Apply good presentation skills.
- Explore how to give and receive feedback.
Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at IT professionals in employment in Republic of Ireland registered companies. To qualify for direct entry they must have a Level 8 Honours Degree (2.2) or higher in Computer Science, Computing, Computer Applications or a related discipline. Applicants without these entry requirements (e.g., Level 7 degree or lower than an Honours 2.2 in a Level 8 degree) may be considered if they can demonstrate previously obtained competence equivalent to the entry requirements.
Who will you learn with?
I am an associate professor in the School of Computing at Dublin City University. I am interested in, and have taught, all aspects of computing education, from the technical to transversal skills
I am an assistant professor of Computing here at Dublin City University. I have an abiding interest in the nexus of Computing, Ethics and Law.
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