All Studies

Research Proposal (Computer Science)

Completed

Planning and justifying a research project, including aims, literature positioning, methodology, ethics, and a realistic project plan.

What I Learned

I learned how to shape a project idea into a clear, feasible research proposal with defined aims, a justified methodology, and a realistic timeline. This module helped me bridge taught modules and independent research work.

Key Concepts

  • Scoping a project for feasibility
  • Methodology justification and alignment
  • Project planning, milestones, and risks

Key Topics

  • Problem statement and research aims
  • Literature review positioning
  • Proposed methodology
  • Ethics and risk considerations
  • Timeline and milestones
  • Proposal writing and presentation

Practical Takeaways

  • Clearer planning before starting implementation
  • Improved ability to justify methods and scope
  • Stronger preparation for dissertation/capstone execution

Tools & Technologies

  • Google Scholar / IEEE / ACM databases
  • Reference management tools
  • Planning tools (timeline / Gantt-style)
  • Word / LaTeX

References & Resources

  • University of York module materials (COM00150M)
  • Department dissertation/proposal guidance
  • Research Methods module notes (COM00146M)

Notes

This module was the formal preparation stage for my capstone project and helped me define a stronger academic and technical direction for independent work.