Horizon CDT Conference paper

Code

COMP4013

School

Computer Science

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

This module allows students who have successfully submitted a journal or conference paper to obtain 10 credits in recognition of this research activity. Students will be required to submit:

1. An electronic version of, or externally accessible link to, the full paper, with full details of venue, etc.
2. A blog post (linking to the paper itself), describing the following:

• Motivation for paper
• Process of paper preparation (e.g. collaboration with co-authors)
• Details of process of responding to reviewers’ comments (if applicable)
• Reception of paper/poster at conference (if applicable)
• Role of paper within PhD (e.g. follow-up work to be completed)
• If appropriate, include any follow-up activities or contacts that have resulted from presenting the paper.

The student should obtain approval from one of their supervisors before making the content available online, and confirm this approval when submitting for module credits.

Intended audiences: domain experts with an interest in the research and other postgraduate research student wishing to learn about the publication process.

Target Students

Students in the Horizon CDT PGR programme.

Assessment

• 100% Report: Horizon CDT Conference paper and blog post

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this module will:

• Be able to demonstrate their ability to communicate research via a peer-reviewed paper or poster submission.

Conveners

• Mr Adrian Hazzard