Research Project Planning, Interaction Design

• Problem description and choice of methods Identifying
• Collecting and structuring published research results relevant for the project 
• Use of library resources
• Project planning

The Pre-project shall prepare the students to complete their master thesis on time, and with the expected quality. The course contributes towards the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

• Possesses advanced knowledge within the area covered by the Master Programme
• Possesses specialized insight and good understanding of the research frontier in a selected part of the topic covered by the Master Programme 
• Possesses thorough knowledge of professional, scientific and academic theory and methodology of relevance to the topics covered by the Master Programme
• Is able to apply the knowledge and understanding from the topics covered by the Master Programme to new and unfamiliar settings 

Skills

• Is able to handle theoretical issues, and solve complex practical problems, independently in the area covered by the Master Programme
• Is able to use relevant and suitable methods when carrying out research and development activities in the area covered by the Master Programme 
• Is able to critically review relevant literature when solving new or complex problems and is able to integrate the findings into the proposed solution 
• Is able to plan and complete an independent and limited research or development project with guidance and in adherence to research ethics

General competence

• Is able to analyze relevant ethical issues (technological, professional, academic and scientific)

Having completed the course, the students should have acquired:

• An understanding of academic writing style and documentation structure
• The ability to formulate a research problem and research questions 
• An understanding of ethical issues in research

Lectures and Seminars