Research Project

This course comprises an individual research project on a selected topic within computer science, supervised by an active researcher in the field. It should result in a scientific paper describing the research question, results, conclusions and reflection. The course is completed with a poster presentations by all students.

First, a pass is needed for the Information Literacy assignment.

The final grade for your project is then computed based on a weighted sum of four main components:

1. Content (40%)

• Assessment of related scientific work: Student shows ability to critically assess scientific work.

• Research/design methodology: The student is able to use, explain and justify adequate research and design methodologies.

• Scientific method: The chosen research approach is adequate and the work is reliable.

• Interpretation of results: Student uses techniques for interpretation and verification and base conclusions on results.

• Responsible engineering: The student adequately reflected on the reproducibility and integrity of the performed research.

2. Quality of presentation on paper (30%)

• Argumentation: Student expresses argumentation coherently and concisely.

• Structure and references: Organisation of the content is satisfactory. References are well documented.

• Motivation: The motivation of the work is sufficiently clear.

• Quality of language: The student uses correct spelling and grammar.

3. Process (20%)

• Planning: Student adequately managed the project.

• Independence: Student took initiative and needed little guidance.

• Peer feedback and communication: Student interacted well with peers/supervisor(s) and gives clear feedback to peers.

4. Poster Presentation (10%)

• Presentation/poster content and performance: Student demonstrates extensive knowledge of the subject, visuals are clear.

Please observe that these items are not completely independent. In particular, to show you are able to write a scientific paper well (especially good argumentation and motivation), there needs to be sufficient content.

The final examination will take place in week 10, and the grade is agreed upon by the responsible professor and an independent examiner, using input from the supervisor.

There is no possibility for a repair option. If necessary, you can do a new project at the next iteration. This course is offered in Q2 and Q4.

Disclaimer: information may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or measures (see: TER Art 29, sub 4).