Advanced Computing Research Methods Unit Reference Number Unit Title L/650/5566 Advanced Computing Research Methods. 7 20 Unit Level Number of Credits Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 Hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 Hours Mandatory/Optional Mandatory Sector Subject Area (SSA) 15.3-Business management Unit Grading Structure Pass/Fail Unit Aims The aim of this unit is to develop learners' ability to prepare for various types of academically based computing research through the development and design of a research proposal. Learners will develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, practical, and ethical concepts of research within the context of computing discipline. Learning Outcome- The learner will: 1. Be able to evaluate research approaches in the computing discipline. The learner can: 1.1 Appraise appropriate research problems in your chosen area. 1.2 Develop and justify appropriate research aims and objectives within a defined scope and timeframe. 1.3 Critically explore, select and justify research approaches. 1.4 Produce a SMART research plan using a suitable software. 2.1 Evaluate different literature sources to find most appropriate literature for the chosen research topic. 2.Be able to critically review literature on a relevant research topic. 3. Be able to design research methodologies for a computing research problem 2.2 Critically analyse different