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Mizan-Tepi University
School of Computing & informatics

Department of Information Technology
Degree Program Information Technology
Course Code ITec4155

Course Title Basic Research Methods in IT
Module Name: Information Technology Research and Project
Module 15
Number:
Name: Haimanot Bitew
Instructor ‘s Office location: Registrar building- Office-3
Information Mobile:
E-mail: lehaimanotmit@gmail.com
Consultation Hours: Thursday & Saturday (9:30-11:00 LT)
ECTS Credits 3
Target Group: 4th Year Information Technology Students
Year /Semester Year: IV, Semester: I

Pre-requisites None
Status of course Core COURSE
The course focuses on the study of current methods and techniques
COURSE of research in Information Technology. The major topics includes
DESCRIPTION research in computing, formulating research problems, process in
conducting research, research design, proposal preparation, using
resources to conduct research, writing research papers and making
presentations, ethical issues. The instructional methods and
techniques include traditional lectures with some assignments,
student presentations and group problem solving. The course provides a
framework for conceptualizing research and underpin the research project for the final
year as well as for the projects delivered for each subject.
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
COURSE ➢ Describe computing research methods
OBJECTIVES ➢ Develop effective research proposal
➢ Conduct research effectively in IT related fields
➢ Appropriately use resources to conduct research
➢ Organize and prepare technical papers, thesis and presentations
➢ Work and cooperate effectively with other research workers on a
computing research
➢ Aware of the research ethics and current research topics in IT
CHAPTER 1. THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESEARCH
1.1. What is Research and not Research?
1.2. Scientific Research
1.3. Objectives, Motivations and Significance of Research
1.4. Requirements and Characteristics of Research
1.5. Types and Approaches of Research
1.6. Research Methods and Problem Solving
1.7. What is Research in Computing?
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1.8. Problems Encountered by Researchers
CHAPTER 2: FORMULATION OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

Selection of a general topic
Literature review
2.1. Importance and Roles of Literature Review
2.2. Skills and Keys to Effective Literature Review
2.3. Literature Sources (Journals, Conference Proceedings,
Books, Reports, Thesis.. )
2.4. Literature Review Writing
Specification of objectives and hypotheses
Concepts and variables
CHAPTER 3: PROCESS IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH
Major Steps in the Research process
3.1. Proposal preparation
3.1.1. Components of a Research Proposal
3.1.2. Writing a Research Proposal
CHAPTER 4: RESOURCES TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
3.1. Digital Libraries (IEEE, ACM, Science Direct, Springer, etc.)
3.2. Documentation Tools (Ex: LaTex, texStudio) and Language Skill
3.3. Team Work
3.4. Datasets
3.5. Simulation, Experimental or Visualization Tools
CHAPTER 5: THE RESEARCH DESIGN
Research Design
Sampling Methods
Measurement
Measurement scales
Instrument Design
CHAPTER 6: ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF DATA
Data presentation and description
Exploring, displaying , and examining data
Hypothesis testing
Measures of association
 Report writing: Presenting insights and findings; Written
and oral reports
Presentation of Assignments by students in Class will start
(a random group may be asked to Presentation)
CHAPTER 7: CURRENT RESEARCH TOPICS IN IT

CHAPTER 8: ETHICS IN RESEARCH
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ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT METHOD (CONTINUOUS):
Summary of course assignment, test and exam
 Assignment ...………………….. …………………….. 10%
Proposal And Review.…….……………..……………. 20%
 Test...……..……….……………………………………. 20%
 Final exam……………………………………………… 50 %
 Total ………………………………………………….. 100%
REFERENCE REFERENCES
1. Cooper, Donald (2006). Business research methods, 9th Ed, McGraw-Hill
2. G. Marczyk, D. Demattoe, D. Festinger(2005). Essentials of research
methodology and design. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
3. Donald H. McBurney(1998). Research methods, 4th Redbooks/Cole
Publishing Company. University of Pittsburgh.
4. Kothari, C.R. (2004), Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques,
Second edition(Available in Soft Copy)
5. Sing, K. (2007), Quantitative Social Research Methods, Sage Publications

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School of Computing & informatics

Course Code ITec4155

Year /Semester Year: IV, Semester: I

CHAPTER 2: FORMULATION OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

CHAPTER 7: CURRENT RESEARCH TOPICS IN IT

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