CT3340 introduction/JGPage 1 Presentation of the course “Research Methodology for Computer Science and Engineering” (CT3340, 5p, D-level) contains: Scientific theory Science history Research methodology Writing and presentation of a scientific paper

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 2 Presentation of the course The course is an undergraduate course The course can also be taken as a graduate (PhD) course (“doktorandkurs”). It can be taken by students from computer science and engineering or other subjects. –If you have another subject, please contact me!

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 3 Purposes of the course To learn the basics of scientific theory, science history, and research methodology To train communication of ideas (both by writing and presentation) To foster critical thinking, reviewing, and discussion

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 4 The mix of students Program students from IDE (in Computer Science and Engineering), taking their Master’s Year Students in CS/CE not from IDE programs Graduate students in CS/CE at IDE Graduate students from other subjects within MdH Graduate students from other universities in Sweden International Master’s Year (MIMA) students

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 5 The courses CD5420 Science Methodology for CS and CE, 5 credits, B-level CT3340 Research Methodology for CS and CE, 5 credits, D-level CT3340 Research Methodology, 5 credits, Grad. course Incl. subject specific paper, 2 credits Other subjects Computer Science & Engineering MSc PhD, Lic BSc

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 6 Requirements CT3340 is a requirement for Master thesis in CS/CE at IDE Valid for students starting -01 or later CT3340 is normally part of the courses taken by PhD students at IDE

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 7 Scientific theory  gives a deeper understanding of important issues in scientific theory  can be regarded as a continuation of the B-level course (but can also be taken independently)

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 8 Science history  gives an introduction to science history  also to computer science history

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 9 Research methodology  basic knowledge of research methodology  research methodology in computer science  graduate education, the research society and research policy.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 10 Writing and presentation of a scientific paper  how to write scientific papers  searching of scientific papers  writing of a scientific paper  presentation of a scientific paper  review of and opposition of scientific papers.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 11 Course disposition lectures assignments (deadlines: see home page) discussions no exam (tentamen). Instead, a final Mini Conference.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 12 Course literature  Course binder. Print the material from the course web page, and make your own binder. (There is a flap register at the web page)  Harry Collins & Trevor Pinch, ”The Golem. What everyone should know about science”. At the bookshop (Akademibokhandeln).

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 13 Course web page (select current year) Here, all important and current information concerning the course content will be available. It will be updated with latest news, results etc. Visit the web page often!

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 14 Assignment 1: review three scientific papers Read three scientific papers and write a short report for each of them (individual work). The purpose is to study both good and bad papers. NOTE: successful completion of this assignment is mandatory in order to be allowed to do the rest of the assignments.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 15 Assignment 2: Pseudoscience vs Science  Read a text on Popper, scientific reports on astrology, and write a report (in groups of two) and discuss the used method.  If you miss the discussion, you will have to analyze more papers.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 16 Assignment 3: study three events in science history  Read three chapters in the “Golem”-book, write summaries (in groups of two) and answer a few questions. Discuss the chapters with the other students.  If you miss the discussion, you will have to analyze a fourth chapter.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 17 Assignment 4: Write a scientific paper  Write a scientific paper for the mini workshop (in CS/CE or your subject)  Preferably, work in groups of two.  Two options:  describe something you learned within your undergraduate education  a real scientific paper

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 18 Assignment 5: Review scientific papers  Review other's papers, and discuss them at a review meeting.  Write your reviews together with your co-author.  Students from other subjects:  the reviewing is handled by your department or in some other appropriate way.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 19 Assignment 6: Present a scientific paper at a conference.  Present your paper at the mini conference.  Present with your co-author.  Students from other subjects are also welcome to present papers at the mini conference.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 20 Assignment 7: Review other’s presentation at the workshop  Prepare and ask questions to at least one paper at the mini workshop.  Give feedback on presentations ( anonymously )  Do this work alone.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 21 Grades Assignments (if passed) are graded 3, 4 or 5 by the respective teacher. Assignment 4 (if passed) is graded Accepted or Excellent. Assignments are not graded. No grades if you take the course as a graduate (PhD) course

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 22 Grades  To get grade 3 you must have finished all assignments before the course ends.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 23 Deadlines Current deadlines for the assignments are presented at the course web page. There is a deadline for each assignment and a definitive deadline for the whole course (as the course ends).

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 24 Presence At least one of the following three lectures: F4 - F6 F8 and F11 At least 5 out of the following 7 lectures: F12 - F18. Missed events means extra assignments.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 25 Grades To get grade 4, you must first fulfil the requirements of grade 3. Also, you must give the appropriate teacher complete results of all assignments no later than their deadlines. In addition, you must also have a mean result of at least 3.5 on assignments If you miss a deadline, grade 3 is the highest grade you can get (exception: if you missed only one deadline and got the grade excellent for your paper, you will get grade 4). You may complete each assignment maximally once to keep your grade.

CT3340 introduction/JGPage 26 Grades To get grade 5, you must first fulfil the requirements of grade 4. You must also have a mean result of at least 4.5 on the assignments and get the grade excellent for the paper.