msc workshop “turning your topic into a project” rob kemmer
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MSc Workshop
“Turning your Topic into a Project”
Rob Kemmer
What have I done?
How well have I done it?1. Product 2. Process
How have I done it?
What did I need to know to do it?
Why did I do it?
Results Chapter
Evaluation
Methodology / Design
Lit Review/ Background
Introduction
Conclusions
P r o
j e c t A I m
s
Where does it go from here?
Project Aims
• Outlined in Introduction
• Refined by Literature / Technical Review
• Drive the Methodology / Design
• Demonstrated in the Results
• Underpin the Evaluation
Different Project Types
Type Approach OutcomesInvestigative - >
how is a technology used/managed?
observation, interviews, surveys
useful knowledge, guidance, a design, strategy or business model
Development -> software or a system
Recognised development methodology / lifecycle
useful new or improved system or prototype
All projects can fit the model:
• Why?
• What prior knowledge required?
• How?
• What?
• How good?
Task
Working in Groups:– Appoint a facilitator– Appoint a spokesperson – “brainstorm” and generate one project idea
Then decide:– What background reading / research will we need to do before we
can do the project well?– How will we carry out the study / design and implement the
software?– How will we show what we have done?– How will we evaluate the work?
Use the flipchart paper and pens supplied to record your work