CMPT 880/890: Research Methods in Computer Science

This schedule is still being finalized. Please treat this as a first draft, and not a final schedule until this note has been removed.

Discussion Schedule (Wednesday readings)

Please have the week's assigned readings completed before the Wednesday class.

Week 1 (Sept. 4): Introduction

There will be no lectures this week, but if you want to get an early start, have a look at the following general readings (these will be applicable anytime, so come back to them later if you don't have time this week):

Week 2 (Sept. 9): Science and computer science

Readings for this week: Reference:

Week 3 (Sept. 16): The scientific method and research methods in CS

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Week 4 (Sept. 23): Choosing a research problem

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Week 5 (Sept. 30): The literature review

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Week 6 (Oct. 7): Library resources for finding literature

To prepare for this seminar, you may need to "synchronize" your password, as follows:
  1. log into PAWS
  2. click "Password" located at the top right part of the page
  3. click "Synchronize Password" on the left side panel
  4. click "Synchronize Password" button

Week 7 (Oct. 14): Evaluating solutions

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Week 8 (Oct. 21): Research ethics

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Week 9 (Oct. 28): Reviewing

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Week 10 (Nov. 4): Experimental design

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Week 11 (Nov. 11):

Wednesday class this week is cancelled because of Remembrance Day.

Week 12 - Wednesday (Nov. 18): Giving presentations

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