MN691 Research Methods and Project Design ME603 Project 1 Assignment 2 –Presentation on Project planning and design Submission Due: Week 8 and Week 10 Total Marks = 30 (20% of total assessment) TOPIC Online Identity of Persons in a Social Network Site Most current social network sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) can only identify individuals based on queries. In that sense, a clear identity of the person instead of the identity of the device being used by the person is required. In this project a more secure identity of the person which combines the biometric features of the person with other identity attributes (mobile phone number, IP address of device etc.) will improve recognition of persons in social network sites. To date no social network site has this type of identity. However, it is possible to require the combination of for example the person’s fingerprint for clear identity and authentication. Purpose of the assessment: The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills on literature survey on MIT library databases: EBSCOHost, IEEE, Emerald eJournals etc. Discuss project with your group mates. Prepare and present on journal papers, project scope, project statement and requirement specifications. This final report will be marked by industry person who has expertise in the area of networking and telecommunications. Students will a. develop capabilities in requirements of real world case study b. develop skills to critically review, consolidate, analyse, synthesis knowledge of overall project system c. be able to understand and apply technical, managerial, and communication skills to real information technology applications d. adapt knowledge and skills of core units Description of the assessment: 1. Background This assignment is to develop skills on literature survey, preparation of slides and presentation on the project scope, problem statement and requirements specification. Record your presentation with video or mobile or TinyTake software (screen capture software). 2. Requirements It is expected to prepare and present slides (15 minutes presentation) on the following sections: • Summary of industry speakers – Submit in week 8 • Introduction to the project • Problem domain and research questions • Significance of the problem • Critical review of existing literature, theoretical and empirical background (include how you can related to industry speaker’s experience along with our literature survey) • Constraints, solution approach • Research method, design of experiment, data collection method, data analysis method • Conclusions and summary • References Submission Guidelines: Your assignment should be completed according to the General Guidelines for Presentation of Academic Work. 1. successful completion of required tasks 2. quality of figures a. comments b. meaningful names 3. accompanying documentation including a. table of contents and page numbers b. a front page - indicating your name, a statement of what has been completed and acknowledgement of the names of all people (including other students and people outside of the university) who have assisted you. c. list of references used (IEEE style) – please specify if none have been used. 4. The assignment must be submitted in soft (electronic) copy (video file) on Moodle. Record your presentation with video or mobile or TinyTake software (screen capture software). Marking criteria: Marks are allocated as follows: Section to be included in the presentation Description of the section Marks Summary of industry speakers Write atleast 500 words on summary of each industry speakers. Submit the file in week 8 on Moodle. 10 Introduction to the Project Clear and concise project description and objectives. As a part of the Introduction, answer the question “Why does this research need to be conducted?” The clear statement of the problem is the focal point of your research. It should state what you will be studying, whether you will do it through experimental or non-experimental investigation, and what the purpose of your findings will be. In it, you are looking for something wrong, something that needs close attention, or something where existing methods no longer seem to be working. 2 Problem domain and research questions Explain the problem and write atleast 2-3 research questions. Formulate your research question(s) or the problem you want to address as clearly as possible. What is your research goal? Is it descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, or an evaluation? (Qualitative/quantitative?) 3 Significance of the problem Show how this project is significant to developing a body of knowledge. If your investigation will contribute to a portion of a larger investigation, describe that larger investigation as well. 2 Critical review of existing literature, theoretical and empirical background Revise your literature review to be sure that there is alignment in your terminology and analyses. Explain how you came to this question/problem based on your previous interests (research you might have been involved in, other courses you have taken, your work experience, discussions, etc.). 3 Constraints, solution approach Explain the assumptions you are making in researching your question. Explain the concepts you are using; what indicators/variables will you need to measure these? What is your hypothesis and your independent/ dependent variables? Or what are you trying to explain? 4 Research method, design of experiment, data collection method, data analysis method How clever are the suggested experiments/investigation models? That is, did you simply suggest looking at some existing issue as a function of some other variable with no apparent motivation, or did the investigation represent a real attempt to either confirm or deny some theory, or discriminate between existing views or theories? Are there any alternatives to the experimental/investigative model design? What is the justification of your choice? 3 Conclusion and limitations Summary of the project, clearly list out the limitation of the simulation and the project 2 References Appropriate references – IEEE style 1 Total 30 Extensions: Requests for an extension, accompanied by supporting documentation, must be received by the student in writing before 3 working days from the due date else penalties may apply for late submission without an approved extension. Special consideration form is available on level 8 reception. Penalties: Academic misconduct such as cheating and plagiarism may incur penalties ranging from a reduced result to program exclusion.