CMP7158 - Research Methods and Project Management Coursework 1 Assignment Brief | BCU

Assessment Information

The CMP7158 assessment 1 brief for the Research Methods and Project Management module outlines a comprehensive evaluation process divided into two main components. The first component is an in-class quiz, focusing on the breadth of knowledge in research methods.

The second, more substantial component, is a group research report, where students are expected to collaborate in groups of 4 to 6

Completion of this assessment will address the following learning outcomes:

1. Associate and critique appropriate research concepts to a computing related topic.
2. Compare and contrast the strengths and the limitations of a variety of research methods.

- Research Methods - In Class Quiz (10%):

This assessment comprises one in-class quiz, weighted 10%. The quiz will last 45 minutes and will include questions related to Research Methods topics.

- Research Report - Group assignment (40%): 

The research report word count is 2000. This will require students to work in a group of 4 to 6 to research and write a report related to the Computing Science domain.

Task: ‘Themed’ Scientific Research
Style: Group Report

Rationale:

The objective of this assessment is to engage students in rigorous research within the realm of Computer Science, encouraging them to meticulously critique scholarly articles that align with their specific course focus. Students are expected to perform a thorough critical analysis of these articles, employing research methods both intelligently and confidently. The task involves crafting a scientific research essay that presents an original and cogent argument, underpinned by a detailed review of relevant scholarly work. Furthermore, students must integrate secondary sources into their essays accurately and ethically, ensuring all borrowed ideas are properly cited using the Harvard referencing style.

Description:

The requirement is to write a “themed scientific research essay” on a topic related to Computing Science. A Sample paper has been provided for you on Moodle. There is a word limit of 2000 words +/- 10%