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Aims:
The module aims to introduce students to cutting-edge research methods in software engineering emphasising the close reading of research papers and the critical, yet balanced, evaluation of research ideas.
Intended learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:
- Identify research areas in software engineering, discuss their seminal problems and solution techniques.
- Critically review and discuss research papers in software engineering, and evaluate the strength of evidence.
- Understand how papers are reviewed and accepted at conferences and journals.
- Explain the variety of research methods used in software engineering and identify what research method is appropriate in what context.
- Students should also gain a good knowledge of a number of areas of research carried out in the Software Systems Engineering group.
Indicative content:
This module will teach students how to conduct research in software engineering. It will introduce them to seminal papers and the cutting-edge research that 果冻影院 faculty are pursuing.听The module will begin by discussing what research is from the point of view of software engineering. It will discuss finding, evaluating and formulating research ideas. This module focuses on helping students develop the skills and habits needed to closely read research papers.
Requisites:
To be eligible to select this module as an optional or elective, a student must: (1) be registered on a programme and year of study for which it is a formally available; and (2) have a good standard of computer literacy and programming.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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