MODULE INTRODUCTION

Module Content

SEMESTER LONG PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR MANAGING

PROJECT KNOWLEDGE AREAS THE PROJECT
Research papers to select the project topics
 Skills Developed

• Team-working skills • Initiative skills

• Organizing and planning skills • Analytical skills
• Decision making skills • Learning skills
• Time management skills • Communication skills
• Leadership skills • Working under competitive conditions
Resources and Materials

Notices
Lab sheets Marks

Lecture
Assignments
recordings

Lectures Course Presentation

slides schedules
Web
 Lectures

Agile Software
Integration
Project
Management
Management

Cost Quality
Management Management
 Lectures

Communications
HR Management
Management

Risk Stakeholder
Management Management
 Practicals
▪ Self-learning practicals on:

• Azure Devops - Agile project management tool

• SonarQube – Code quality inspection tool

• Git – Distributed version control system

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• Selenium – Test automation frameworks

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 Group Formation
• A team with a maximum of eight members

• One member from the team to email the group details [email protected]:
Registration No Name with Initials SLIIT Email Address Personal Email Address Contact No

ITXXXXXXXX A. M. D. Perera [email protected] [email protected] 07XXXXXXXX

• Subject of the email should be the assigned lab group

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 Assessment Plan
Assessment No Assessment Name Assessed Week Marks Distribution

Assessment 1 Topic & function approval presentation Week 2 and 3 6%

Assessment 2 Progress presentation Week 6 and 7 12%

Assessment 3 Final presentation Week 11 and 12 18%

Week 4 and 5
Progress of the research paper 16%
Week 9 and 10
Assessment 4
Presentation & viva Week 13 and 14 18%

Assessment 5 Final examination Week 15 30%

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Introduction to Research and Scholarly
Communication
 What is a research?
▪ The process of conducting a systematic and methodical
investigation to either create new knowledge or utilize existing
knowledge in new and innovative ways, leading to the development
of fresh concepts, methodologies, and understandings.

▪ Involves gathering and analyzing information, formulating

hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions
based on evidence.
 What is a research paper?
▪ Content of a research paper:
• Abstract - Provides a concise summary of the key points of the paper, including the research problem, objectives,
methods, results, and conclusions.
• Introduction - Provides an overview of the background of the topic, problem statement, significance of the research,
research questions, and a preview of the remaining sections of the paper
• Literature review - Summarizes existing research on the topic
• Methodology - Explains the research design and procedures
• Results - Presents the findings of the study
• Discussion - Interprets and contextualizes the results considering the research questions and existing knowledge
• Conclusion - Summarizes the key findings, interpret their implications, and provide practical recommendations
for future research or practice
• Reference - Lists the sources cited in the research paper
 Abstract Vs Conclusion
Aspect Abstract Conclusion

Usually limited to 150-250 words, depending Can vary in length depending on the complexity of
Length
on the journal or conference requirements. the study, but typically longer than the abstract.

Provides a brief summary of the research Summarizes the key findings of the study and
Content problem, objectives, methods, results, and explains their implications, limitations, and
conclusions of the study. recommendations for future research or practice.

Intended for readers who want to quickly Intended for readers who have already read the
Audience understand the main points of the paper before full paper and want to understand the main
reading the full text. implications and contributions of the study.
 Citing Vs Listing
Citing Listing
 Identifying a research problem
▪ Steps to follow:
• Identify a general area of interest
• Conduct a literature review and identify gaps in knowledge or areas that have not been
explored in depth
• Based on your review of the literature, brainstorm potential research questions that could be
investigated to address the gaps or unanswered questions in the field.
• Evaluate the feasibility of investigating each potential research question, considering factors
such as available resources, data availability, and ethical considerations.
• Refine the research questions based on feedback from peers or experts in the field, and ensure
that they are specific, focused, and answerable
• Consider the potential implications and impact of each research question and determine the
possible consequences and benefits that they may have on various stakeholders.
 Guidelines
▪ Do not write a research paper in the first person. Instead, use the third person.
▪ First Person : We conducted an in-depth analysis of the theoretical framework to arrive at meaningful
conclusions for the research.

▪ Third Person : An in-depth analysis of the theoretical framework was conducted to arrive at meaningful
conclusions for the research.

▪ Do not have lengthy sentences.

▪ Avoid employing spoken language.

▪ Avoid the use of casual words.

▪ Be specific when referring to a sub-section. Instead, use numbers. For example, Table 1, Fig. 1,
sub-section 1.2, etc.
 Guidelines
▪ The text in figures and tables should be clearly visible when viewed at 100% zoom level.

▪ Do not include the tables and equations as pictures.

▪ Number the equations in the paper.

▪ A reference should be given to figures, tables, and equations from the body of the paper
before including them.
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▪ It is possible to directly copy and paste sentences from other sections of the paper into the
abstract
 Conference Papers Vs Journal Articles
Aspect Conference Papers Journal Articles

Publication Format Proceedings of a conference (book or online) Scholarly journals (printed or online)

Page Size Range from 6 to 8 pages Range from around 10 to 20 or more pages

Presentation Requirement Presented at a conference Not required to be presented

Subject to a streamlined review process that Subject to a more rigorous review process that
Peer-Review Process
can take a few weeks to a few months can take several months to a year or more
 How to find Scopus indexed papers
▪ Go to Scopus by typing the following : https://www.scopus.com/sources.uri
 How to find Scopus indexed papers
▪ Select “Subject area” from the first dropdown list.
▪ Select a subject area that matches your research topic from the “Enter
subject area” field.
 How to find the H-index of a journal
▪ Go to Scimago Journal Rankings - https://www.scimagojr.com/
 How to find the H-index of a journal
▪ Search for the journal by typing its name
How to find the H5-index of a conference
▪ Go to Google scholar - https://scholar.google.com/
▪ Click on the 3 horizontal bar icon at the top left corner
How to find the H5-index of a conference
▪ Click on Metrics
How to find the H5-index of a conference
▪ Click on the magnifying glass icon
How to find the H5-index of a conference
▪ Search for the conference by typing its name: