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Computing Sciences
Module: CMP-7030Y Research Techniques
Submission : The Module’s Blackboard
Learning outcomes
1. Generic: Being able to search the internet and library for the relevant resources, build a
bibliography, and plan written work.
2. Specific: Learn LaTex and Bibtex, and use them to write a substantial critical review
of published work on your chosen topic by focusing on evaluating and comparing the
research methodology used in each of the work you reviewed.
Specification
Overview
Generic: to Learn and practise skills for technical/scientific writing, bibliographic searching and
critical review and evaluation.
Specific: to write a technical review report (using LaTex) on a specified topic chosen from the
given list of the suggested topics in computing sciences.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the copying or close paraphrasing of published or unpublished work, including
the work of another student without the use of quotation marks and due acknowledgement.
Plagiarism is regarded a serious offence by the University and all cases will be reported to
the Plagiarism Officers for further investigation. Work that contains even small fragments of
plagiarised material will be penalised.
Description
Task: Choose ONE topic from the given topic list (issued later separately via Blackboard), do
the work as specified in the topic description, and write a technical report. More details are
given on the topic page.
Relationship to formative assessment
An outline of your study report must be submitted via Blackboard by Week 6 (details will be
issued later via Blackboard).
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School of Computing Sciences
Deliverables
A technical report is required to be written in plain English the form of a scientific review paper,
that can be understood by readers who have a background in computer science, data science
or related areas but who are not necessarily experts in the topic. It must not exceed 3500
words, excluding the abstract and reference list, and must be formatted using LaTex and Bibtex
(which will be taught in the lectures and practised in the laboratory exercises).
Submissions and Handing in Procedure:
1. You are required to submit a pdf file of your report to the “Dropbox” on the Module’s Black-
board by the submission deadline. Note: late submission is subject to penalty.
2. In addition, all your working files used in producing your report (such as .tex, .bib, and figures
etc) need to be zipped together and submitted to another folder in the “Dropbox” (the details of
electronic submission will be issued later).
If you have medical or other problems you may apply for an extension to your deadline by
filling an application form on evision. However, it is essential that you obtain proper support
documents (e.g. medical note) and send them to the PGT Hub by emails.
Marking scheme
The following schemes will be applied in marking:
1. Writing tools, report structure and English language (30%): your work should demonstrate a
competence in the use of LaTex, i.e. using a range of different LaTex commands and advanced
functions. The report should be logically structured using sections and sub-sections, such as
Abstract, Introduction, etc. and well written with good academic English language. The main
sections should be logically organised such that they have a beginning, middle and end, the
latter should include pointers to previous or following sections if applicable.
2. Synthesis and evaluation of relevant literature (30%): Your work should show evidence of
critical reviews, e.g. comparison and contrast approaches should be employed when reviewing
and summarising the work of others and/or your ideas.
3. Explanation precision and coherence (30%): Ideas must be developed and presented cor-
rectly and coherently to demonstrate your understanding of the area of your chosen topic.
Concepts and terms are clearly explained. Jargon and colloquial language should be avoided
as much as possible.
4. Use of references (10%): evidence of having consulted a reasonable number of relevant
articles from a wide range of sources (books, internet, journals, conferences). References are
presented by using the Harvard citation style. Where quotations of work published elsewhere
are included in your report, these must be clearly indicated. Tips: you should try to avoid using
too much quotation unless really necessary.
More detailed marking scheme can be found from the marksheet available in the same folder.
Resources
Use the lecture slides and lab exercise sheets and provided sample files to start your course-
work.
In addition, there are plenty of resources on the internet on literature review and technical
report writing.