本本課程的重點在於介紹計算機科學領域中常用的研究方法，使學生能夠瞭解進行學術研究時所需要的相關流程知識及技能。本課程目的為探討計算機可學領域中研究方法的基本理論與概念、各類研究方法、資料之搜集與分析、如何撰寫研究報告，以及培養評析研究報告之能力，從而奠定撰寫學術論文之基礎。

本課程內容將配合課堂講授、經典文獻閱讀、以及實際動手進行研究之方法，以涵蓋科學思考、研究設計、抽樣、信效度、測量以及研究報告之撰寫等議題。
內容包括:
(1)資訊技術與應用領域的研究方法
(2) 科技論文搜尋與導讀
(3)論文準備與撰寫
(4)研究計畫書準備與撰寫
(5)論文簡報準備與發表技巧

The focus of this course is to introduce commonly used research methods in the field of computer science, so that students can understand the relevant process knowledge and skills required for conducting academic research. The purpose of this course is to explore the basic theories and concepts of research methods in the computer learning field, various research methods, data collection and analysis, how to write research reports, and cultivate the ability to analyze research reports, thereby laying the foundation for writing academic papers.

The content of this course will be conducted in conjunction with classroom teaching, classic reading, and actual research methods to cover scientific thinking, research design, sampling, reliability, measurement, and writing research reports.
Contents include:
(1) Research methods in information technology and application fields
(2) Search and guidance of scientific and technological literature
(3) Preparation and writing of the paper
(4) Preparation and writing of research and planning books
(5) Preparation and publication skills for brief papers

Giving the overview of Research Methods and insights into Research Methods components. Main topics include:
1.Clarifying the research question.
2.Research design strategy.
3.Data collection & preparation.
4.Data Analysis & interpretation.
5.Research reporting.
6.Management decision.

Giving the overview of Research Methods and insights into Research Methods components. Main topics include:
1.Clarifying the research question.
2. Research design strategy.
3.Data collection & preparation.
4.Data Analysis & interpretation.
5. Research reporting.
6. Management decision.

Nicholas J. Higham,”Handbook of writing for the mathematical sciences “, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), 1998.

Justin Zobel, “Writing for Computer Science”, Springer; 2004

張紹勳著，研究方法，滄海書局，2004.

Nicholas J. Higham,"Handbook of writing for the mathematical sciences", Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), 1998.

Justin Zobel, “Writing for Computer Science”, Springer; 2004

Zhang Shuo, Research Methods, Huahai Bookstore, 2004.