ITI41020 Scientific Methods, Ethics and Writing (Autumn 2025)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible faculty:
- Faculty of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Halden
- Course Leader:
- Cathrine Linnes
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is affiliated to the following study programme
Teaching semester
Content
- Research design and ethics
- Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods
- Scientific writing and peer-review
- Publishing channels relevant to applied computer science, different types of publications, their roles and functions
The student's learning outcomes on passing the course
Knowledge
The student
- has advanced knowledge of research design
- has insight into the ethical challenges in the field of computer science
- has knowledge of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods
- has knowledge of relevant data collection techniques
- has knowledge of relevant data analysis techniques
- is familiar with publishing channels relevant to applied computer science, different types of publications, their roles and functions
Skills
The student is able to
- search for and assess scientific literature within the field of applied computer science
- use scientific references and reference managers
- construct a problem statement or research question and evaluate their soundness
- select relevant methods to address a research problem
- discuss issues related to ethics in research design
- use relevant techniques for data collection
- use relevant techniques for data analysis
General competence
The student
- is able to write a scientific paper
- is able to orally present a scientific project for specialists within the field, as well as for the general public
- has competence in critical reading and reflection
Teaching and learning methods
Workload
Exam
Individual portfolio and individual written exam.
The exam consists of both an individual portfolio and an individual written exam. The portfolio counts 60% and consists of:
- Two research projects
- One idea paper
The individual written exam counts 40% and is based on the course curriculum. Duration 2 hours. No supporting materials permitted.
Both parts of the exam must be passed to pass the exam as a whole.
The student will get an individual joint grade for the entire course. Grades: Assessment on the A - F grading scale.
Examiners
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
Resit / rescheduled exam is carried out at the same time as the next ordinary examination. The department management can nevertheless decide to arrange a resit exam in the following semester for students with a valid absence at the ordinary exam.
Upon re-examination, each part of the examination can be retaken.
Course evaluation
This course is evaluated by a
- Final course evaluation (compulsory)
The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee at the Department of Computer Science and Communication.