Introduction (Inleiding)
The course R&D: Research 2 (RDR2) builds upon the knowledge acquired within R&D: Research 1 (RDR1). However, in RDR1 a literature study was good enough, but in RDR2 it is not. Students are expected to really bring their own contributions into the research. The results need to be written down in a scientific paper and need to be presented.
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Objectives (Leerdoelen)
After the course the student should be able to: - Come up with a good research proposal.
- Act on that proposal.
- Select appropriate scientific methods for answering the research question.
- Work together with an expert in the research area.
- Be able to put own results in the scientific context.
- Transform technical results into readable text.
- Present the research using slides.
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Subjects (Onderwerpen)
The topic for the research is free. Each student chooses his own supervisor within the department and together they come up with an appropriate topic. This idea is worked out into a research proposal.
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Study investment (Studielastverdeling)
- 18 hrs lecture
- 6 hrs personal study counseling
- 144 hrs individual study period
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Teaching methods (Toelichting werkvormen)
There is typically one lecture that is used to explain how this course works. Furthermore, there are approximately eight obligatory presentation sessions.
And finally, there are a few individual progress meetings.
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Examination (Toetsvorm)
Basically the supervisor determines the grade for your research project.
However, via an oral exam the student needs to prove that he did not only write the paper but is also able to talk about it. This can lead to a small adjustment of the grade by the supervisor. Finally, activity and/or absence during presentation sessions can also adjust the grade slightly.
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Pre-requisites (Vereiste voorkennis)
You must have followed RDR1 seriously, which means that at least you should have handed in a draft paper.
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Literature (Literatuur)
Students have to find their own literature.
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Website
http://www.cs.ru.nl/~hubbers/courses/rdr2
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Extra information (Bijzonderheden)
Because we ask staff members to reserve time for supervising projects, we expect from students also that they reserve enough time for this course!
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