Future Areas of Research in Computer Science: A Report

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding:

1.Have a conceptual understanding of how established techniques of research are used to create and extend existing knowledge in computer science.

2.Be able to identify a research problem from synthesizing problem definitions from relevant literature.

3.Demonstrate originality in proposing alternative solutions within a chosen area.

Skills and attributes

1.Critically evaluate research literature and identify research problems to solve

2.Demonstrate ability to propose alternative approaches for future work in a chosen area.

3.Communicate research knowledge effectively in scholarly manner.

Details of the assignment

The assignment consists of a report on the topic “Future areas of research in Computer Science” i.e.

1. Title page showing the Module code, your name and student number
2. A report discussing future areas of research in computer science. So far in the course there have been 8 research areas.

• Human Robot Interaction
• Human Robot Interaction and the Robot House
• Data Science
• Cyber Security
• Biometric Emotional Analytics

Your report must contain a discussion of at least One Other/New area of future research as well as a short review of 2 of the topics covered.  

The reports should follow this format.

1.Title/research subject area

2.Research area: A brief description of the area

3.Relation to Computer Science in general:  What other areas in Computer Science and Science in general does the area relate to?

4.Research questions and methods:  Identify a significant research question in the area.  What methods could be used to investigate this question.  Evaluate the effectiveness of these methods.

Assessment criteria

Appropriate format structure and grammar. Clarity of writing.

Appropriate use of citations and references.

Demonstration of understanding of the research areas and literature.

Demonstration of ability to identify research questions.

Demonstration of ability to identify and evaluate research methods.