Subject

Research Methodology in ICT

Course Title

Research Methodology in ICT
Research methodologies in ICT

Code

F23L3W126

Study Programme

Computer Science, Security, Cryptography and Coding

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

7 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Andrea Naumoski

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Earned at least 150 credits

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Objectives of the course programme (competences)

The goal of the course is for students to become familiar with the fundamentals of research methodologies in ICT. Upon completion of the course, candidates will have in-depth knowledge of ICT research methodologies, will be able to design and conduct scientific research, and write a report on their research work.

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Course content

Lectures:
1. Organization of the subject
2. Steps in research
3. Methods
4. Experiments
5. Simulation
6. References
7. Plagiarism
8. Writing a paper
9. Open Science
10. Jupyter Notebooks
11. Container

Practical Classes:
1.
2. Introduction to LaTeX
3. Writing a paper in LaTeX & Overleaf
4. Experiment Implementation
5. Application of simulators
6. Practical examples for referencing
7. Demonstration of plagiarism detection systems
8. Writing and Reviewing Papers
9. A Demonstration Exercise on Open Sets
data, repositories of papers, such as
Make open data
10. Jupyter Notebooks Exercises
11. Container Exercises

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Learning methods

Lectures supported by slide presentations, interactive lectures, exercises, teamwork, case studies, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	30 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Regular class attendance (up to 3 absences), timely submission of homework, term papers, forum discussions, and the project.

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and surveys

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature 1. Ranjit Kumar \| Research Methodology \| SAGE Publications \| 2011 2. Luciano Floridi \| The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Computing and Information \| Blackwell Publishing \| 2004
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year