need full abstract introduction please go through the files uploadedas the topic is already selected
MITS Advanced Research Techniques Research Report Candidate: Student Name Higher Education Department Victorian Institute of Technology Report Title: Proposed Title of the Research to be Undertaken Extended Abstract This is where the extended Abstract is placed. Any extensive research report will usually begin with an extended abstract. You can begin the abstract by placing a copy of your initial abstract here. Use your initial abstract as a scaffold and then beginning by adding more depth to what you have. An abstract is a condensed and concentrated version of the report in about 250-300 words. An extended Abstract is more than just a long abstract, it should contain references to related works and other details not expected in a condensed abstract. The usual elements of an abstract should be there such as motivation, background, approach (methodology), results (though you do not have any results you mat postulate to a certain degree), significance of the study, how it extend the body of knowledge/ This should be approx ¾ - 1 page long Introduction This Section contains the Introduction for the proposed research report… consider any feedback given and the marking guide used for the previous assignment This does not have to be divided into sub-sections, but can be for clarity. Remember that the introduction leads the reader from the General to the very specific about your research and establishes the scope, context and significance of the research. It does this by summarizing the current understanding, background information, stating the purpose of the work and the research problem, explains briefly the methodological approach, and highlights potential outcomes. You must be careful to keep the narrative flow Length approx. 3 pages References This section contains all the references for the report in IEEE format. By now you should have around 20 references to report. These will then be utilized in the Literature Review in the next assessment. assignment MITS6011/ MITS6012 Advanced Research Topics in IT/ IS Assessment Document Please Read Carefully Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 2 MITS 6011 Assessments Important Note: This Unit does not have a Final Exam but is based on your semester work and a final presentation at a subject symposium to be arranged at the end of the semester. The assessments will be based on a research question that you will develop throughout the semester. There will be a number of check points throughout the semester, and each one of these will form a deliverable related to the research question and contribute towards your final grade. Because of the nature of the subject there are a number of deliverables (assignments) outlined in Table 1 below. While this may seem a lot, please remember there is no exam, and the assessments are designed to keep you working consistently throughout the semester. Again, this is necessary given the nature of the Unit of Study. *** As this is an introduction to research subject there will be zero tolerance for plagiarism The overall marks are to be allocated as follows (as per the Unit Descriptor) Assessment Component Weighting Hurdle Research Proposal 20% Research Report 60% Yes Presentation 20% Yes The breakdown of the above components into deliverables and weeks are given in Table 1: Table 1 Unit of Study Deliverables Component Weight Deliverable Deliverable Weight Submission Week Research Proposal Research Question Abstract 5 5 } Research question/ abstract 10 3 Full Proposal 10 Full proposal 10 5 Research Paper Full Abstract Introduction 5 10 } Introduction/ full abstract 15 7 Literature Review 20 Concept Map First Page 5 5 Full Literature Review 10 10 Methodology 15 First Page Methodology 5 10 12 Full Submission 10 Full submission 10 13 Presentation 20 20 14 Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 3 MITS 6011 Assessments INSTRUCTIONS Students will need to consider a research problem in Information Technology or Information Systems. The problem could arise from many different fields, for example, medical, business, science, engineering, hospitality, banking etc … The selection of the research problem will need to take place early, in session 1 or 2 as the first deliverable is in session 3. This is necessary given the nature of the subject. All the remaining work throughout the semester will stem from the basic research problem. The idea is that this Unit of Study will mimic the research process and provide you with the understanding and tools to undertake future research. In the first session, we will extensively discuss finding research problems and from there formulating research questions. This then gives us the foundation for proceeding with the remainder of the unit. Deliverables Below is a brief explanation of each of the deliverables including submission guidelines and deadlines, though the deadlines have already been given in the Table 1 above. Research Question and Abstract ( 10 Marks Due session 3) The research question lies at the heart of your research project. After considering a research problem (whatever the field of study) from there you will develop the research question. We will discuss formulating research questions in session one and two, but within the research problem the research question focuses specifically on one aspect of the problem that you will undertake as part of the research programme. There are many ways to present the research question, and these will be discussed during the sessions. Along with the presentation of the Research question, you will also provide an abstract. An abstract at this stage is a carefully written single paragraph which succinctly describes the background and research problem that is being investigated by the researcher. The general approach can also be outlined here. The format of the abstract will be discussed in the first two sessions. Submit your assignment in one document file by the due date and time to the assignment dropbox. Full Proposal ( 10 Marks Due session 5) The full proposal is a document that contains your entire proposal for the research to be undertake. These documents are normally required by academic departments before students are admitted undertaking research degrees such as a Masters research degree or a PhD. This document will contain your abstract and research question from the previous submission but integrated into a Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 4 MITS 6011 Assessments coherent document along with other components that will be discussed in class. A selection of references that you will use in developing your research paper will also be included at the stage. The format of the full proposal can be found in the example document (proposal.doc). Use this document as a starting point to develop your full proposal and submit by the due date and time to the assignment drop-box. Introduction and Full Abstract ( 15 Marks Due session 7) The Introduction of the research report contains a full introduction to the research you have undertaken. The Introduction normally contains a statement of the problem (including the initial research question, the Significance of the problem, some historical background. The purpose, or goal to be gained from a better understanding of the research question, statement of hypothesis, any assumptions and limitations as well as any possible ethical considerations. Perhaps also a brief overview of the methodology. The format of the Introduction can be found in the example document (report.doc, chapter 1). Use this document as a starting point to develop your Introduction (add and delete sections as appropriate). Your submission also contains the full abstract. This is an extension of the initial abstract submitted with the proposal document and summarizes the report including the hypotheses, procedures, and major findings (you will not be conducting the research, so you won t have any findings). The Full abstract should be no more than one page. Submit this chapter by the due date and time to the assignment drop-box. Literature Review ( 20 Marks Due session 8, 9, 10) The literature review gives the reader (and the examiner) the necessary background to understand the study by citing the investigations and findings of previous researchers and documents the researcher's knowledge and preparation to investigate the problem. Studying the existing literature is one of the essential preliminary tasks when you undertake a research study. This enables you to acquaint yourself with the available body of knowledge in your specific area of research. The literature review is an integral part of the research process and makes a valuable contribution to almost every operational step (Kumar, R. Research Methodology: a step-by-step guide for beginners, 3rd ed, Sage 2011). Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 5 MITS 6011 Assessments The literature review will be discussed in class and examples given, the literature review would normally constitute Chapter 2 in a research report, see suggested guidelines in