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II2202 Research Methodology and Scientific Writing 7.5 credits

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The aim of the course is to give the students the theoretical and practical skills to conduct, analyze and present in written an experimental task in the area of data commuincation and to give insight and understanding of research methodology.

The course is divided into three parts where the parts are integrated in a final project. The three parts are:

* report writing

* research methodology

* experimental assignment

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    D

  • Subject area

    Information Technology

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Autumn 13 Master for programme students

Autumn 13 SWB for programme students

  • Periods

    Autumn 13 P1 (7.5 credits)

  • Application code

    50383

  • Start date

    2013 week: 36

  • End date

    2013 week: 44

  • Language of instruction

    English

  • Campus

    KTH Kista

  • Number of lectures

    17 (preliminary)

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    25 - 100

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.

  • Schedule

    Schedule (new window)

  • Course responsible

    Anne Håkansson <annehak@kth.se>

  • Teacher

    Gerald Q Maguire Jr <maguire@kth.se>
    Anne Håkansson <annehak@kth.se>

  • Target group

    Science Without Borders

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to give the students the theoretical and practical skills to conduct, analyze and present in written an experimental task in the area of data commuincation and to give insight and understanding of research methodology.

This means that, after the course, students will be able to:

* explain and apply techniques for scientific writing and research methodology to prepare the writing of a scientific report.

* perform experimental measurements, explain and take position to the results as well as list and summarize related work.

* apply the knowledge in scientific writing and research methodology and use the knowledge to write a scientific report.

Course main content

The course is divided into three parts where the parts are integrated in a final project. The three parts are:

* report writing

* research methodology

* experimental assignment

Eligibility

Good knowledge of English and basic knowledge of data communication.

Prerequisites

Good knowledge of English and basic knowledge of data communication.

Literature

The course material will mainly consist of articles available over the Internet.

Examination

  • INLA - Assignment 1, 0.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • INLB - Assignment 2, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • INLC - Report, 2.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • INLD - Opposition, 0.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • VSK1 - Scientific Writing, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

The course is divided into three parts, and to receive a final grade "pass" all three parts must be approved:
* scientific writing (A-F): mandatory participation in lectures and submission of an approved written report
* research methodology (Pass/Fail): mandatory participation in lectures and approved home assignments
* experimental assignment (Pass/Fail): mandatory particpation
A higher degree than "pass" is determined by the quality of the written report. A higher degree requires high quality on report structure, research methodology, summary technique, handling of references, description of experiment, and analysis of experimental measurement data.

Offered by

ICT/Communication: Services and Infrastructures

Contact

Håkansson, Anne

Examiner

Anne Håkansson <annehak@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 08.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 10.