Introduction to Applied Research Methods & Professional Development

We started our session with the Lecturer, Mr Syed Rehan, giving a brief introduction of the Module which is 

Applied Research Methods & Professional Development.

 The lecturer informed us the 

• Learning Objectives
• Module Aims
• Module Learning Outcomes
• Topics covered during the semester
• Essential books which have to be read.

Mr Rehan further went on to teach the skills and careers in IT. As the skills the main 4 skills below were highlighted.

• Ability to understand the problem - Problem Analysis
• Ability to apply the suitable solution - Academic Research
• Ability to design the solution - Converrt problem to software
• Ability to implement the solution - Artifact

At the end of the day, I understood what is expected of me from the industry and where i currently stand and how i could enhance my professional skills in order to match the power of the industry.

And also discussed about the Final Year Project Proposal, Portfolio as well.

Final Year Project Proposal

1. Problem Background & Problem Analysis
2. Problem Statement (Research Question) 
3. Literature Review
4. Research Methodology
5. Research Plan
6. Risk Management

Portfolio (Learning Log) & CV

1. What was discussed daily in class?
2. Analysis
3. Independent Learning

Each Log MAX pages is 3 for a week.

At the end of the day, I understood what is expected from me in the Final Year Project and in this module how i need to perform in order to gain a best grade.And some of the above mentioned components in Final Year Project will be covering in this Second Year.