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Research Methods (COMP90044) // Further information
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Chris Ewin
cewin@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Simon Coghlan
simon.coghlan@unimelb.edu.au
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Zobel, Justin, Writing for Computer Science, second edition, Springer
Recommended texts and other resources
Evans, Gruba, Zobel, How To Write A Better Thesis, 3rd Edition, Melbourne University Press, 2011
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will comprise a mixture of lectures and workshops (3 hours each week). A significant amount of project work is assigned throughout the semester.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Evans, D. and Gruba, P. and Zobel, J. How to Write a Better Thesis, 3rd edition, Melbourne University Press, 2011
Zobel, J. Writing for Computer Science, 2nd edition, Springer, 2004.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The subject will provide students with a greater awareness about pathways to and practice for a career in industrial or academic research.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Science (Computer Science) Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Major Computer Science Specialisation (formal) Software - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 1 February 2024