support@essaywritingexpert.orgThe University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)
College of Science and Mathematics (CSM)
CSC 398 – CSC 498 Junior/Senior Research Seminar
Mid-Term Review
Assignment Objectives:
• Create a research title.
• Create a research abstract.
• Create a literature review.
• Create a research article introduction.
• Create a research methodology section or methods section.
Deliverables:
Documents:
• One Word File (ACM Format) containing:
o Research title.
o Abstract.
o Research introduction.
o Literature review.
o Methods/Methodology.
• One PowerPoint file:
o Research title.
o Abstract.
o Research introduction.
o Literature review.
o Methods/Methodology.
Grading:
This assessment is graded and will make up 15% (85 Marks) of your overall
grade.
Deadline:
Monday March 31st, 2025 @ 11:59PM. This assignment will be submitted using
BrightSpace in the Submission box provided.
****Read this entire Assignment before beginning. ****
Submission Requirements:
• The ACM template should be used to submit the research word document the file can be
found here:
https://www.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/publications/word_style/interim-template
style/interim-layout.docx
• The reference style to be used is the ACM reference format only.
• A minimum of 12 references should be used in this assignment.
• The use of ChatGPT is restricted for this assignment.
• The creation of the presentation is not just to copy and paste the information in the paper.
The presentation should present the information in a digestible way.
• An example presentation from one of my previous papers is provided as a guide on how key
points are identified in the research paper and presented in the PowerPoint.
Assignment Requirements:
For this assignment you are required to build upon your abstract submission. It is recommended that
you integrate the comments provided for your abstract submission into this assignment. For this
assignment you are required to submit a Word document using the ACM format as well as you are
required to submit a presentation in PowerPoint format as per the submission requirements.
Below is a guide for your submission:
Research title
Title of the Research Project: The title of the research project is the first item which a reader will see.
The title should be relevant but also catchy to attract the attention of a potential reader. Below is a
list of resources which can be used to aid in the creation of a working title.
Resources:
• https://library.sacredheart.edu/c.php?g=29803&p=185911
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6398294/
• https://libguides.royalroads.ca/developing_essay/titles
Abstract
Abstract: The abstract is used by the reader to determine the relevance of the paper to their work.
Therefore, it should provide a high-level overview of the work being produced. You are also required
to align your abstract to the ACM format used by many conferences and journals worldwide. For
guidance see the ACM abstract guidance here: https://www.acm.org/publications/proceedings
template .
Resources:
• https://library.sacredheart.edu/c.php?g=29803&p=185914
• https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/education/pdf/Writing_an_abstract.pdf
• https://mitpress.mit.edu/guidelines-preparing-abstracts-and-keywords/
Research introduction
The introduction serves the following purpose in research articles:
• Indicates what the article is going to be about.
• Provides a justification for why the article is important.
• Indicates to the reader what they should know about the article.
• Provides a summary for the rest of the paper.
Resources:
• https://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/docs/handouts/Introduction%20of%20Research%20Pa
pers.pdf
• https://www.cs.helsinki.fi/group/ese/ScientificWritingGuide.pdf
Literature review
The literature review is used to show an overview of the current works within a research space. It is
important to recall that a literature review should not only summarize works but should also contain
your critical assessment of the existing works.
Resources:
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3715443/
• https://library.sacredheart.edu/c.php?g=29803&p=185920
Methods/Methodology
The methodology outlines the entire process and design of the research exercise inclusive of:
• Theoretical frameworks
• Research Questions
• Research Approach
Methods indicate the specific techniques and procedures used examples of methods are:
• Interviews
• Surveys
• Focus groups
• Experiments
• Case studies
• Observational studies
• Online data collection
Resources:
• https://www.uwa.edu.au/students/
/media/project/uwa/uwa/students/docs/studysmarter/hm4-methods-and-methdology.pdf
• https://www.phdassistance.com/blog/steps-for-preparing-research-methodology/
• https://libguides.westminster.ac.uk/methodology-for-dissertations/start
References
Referencing ensures the following:
• Correct attribution to the original creator of the content.
• Evidence is provided to support the argument being made.
• Your understanding and grasp of the topic being researched is demonstrated.
• A guide for other researchers is provided enabling them to build on or to study the area of
research.
Resources:
• https://cdn.stacksplatform.com/xannn2sgqeg7c/migration/public/Tips-for-good
referencing_0.pdf
• https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/570838-guide-to-referencing.pdf
• https://www.acm.org/publications/authors/reference-formatting
• https://librarydevelopment.group.shef.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.html
Assignment Rubric:
Title (5 Marks):
◦ Title is relevant, is focused and targets the research area. (5 Marks)
Abstract (20 Marks):
◦ Abstract is clear and contains all required elements of an abstract. (15
Marks)
• Introduction
• Motivation
• Methodology
• Results (Can be your hypothesis what you are trying to find out or prove.)
• Conclusion
◦ Abstract follows the ACM guidelines (length) and is in the required
template. (5 Marks)
Introduction (20 Marks):
◦ The introduction is clear and contains all required elements of an
introduction (20 Marks)
• Provides a relevant short overview of the topic area.
• Provides a motivation for the research.
• Provides an indication of what the focus of the research is or problem being solved.
• Provides an overview of the rest of the paper.
Literature Review (20 Marks):
◦ The literature review contains a minimum of 12 relevant papers to
guide the research (10 Marks)
◦ The literature review is in the correct template ACM format (5 Marks)
◦ The literature review follows the appropriate guidelines for creating a
literature review. (5 Marks)
References and Referencing (20 Marks):
◦ Correctly references the 12 relevant papers using the ACM format in
text (15 Marks)
◦ Correctly formats the references section based on the ACM guidelines.
(5 Marks)