Guidence for Research/Project Students on Research Steps

This page is designed to support research and project students, primarily those in the 3rd or 4th year of their BSc, URSS, or enrolled in MSc taught or research programmes. The projects I supervise are typically in the field of computer science, with a focus on data analytics and recommender systems. While each topic is unique, the projects generally follow similar research steps throughout their lifecycle.

The purpose of this page is to provide an overview of these key stages. More in-depth discussions tailored to your specific research topic will take place during our meetings.

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Coming up with an idea

Identifying a compelling idea to address a research or social problem and structuring it into a coherent project is often the most challenging part of the research process. Once the foundation is solid, implementation typically becomes a more straightforward task.

• Reflect on your interests, skills, and career goals.

• Look into emerging technologies or real-world problems.

• Explore previously completed projects for inspiration.

BEAR IN MIND: Your project has to be unique, answering novel questions, and novel application of methodology.