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Writing a Thesis Proposal and Presenting It

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   Entry 0005 Blog written: May 12 2023 Blog published:  May 13 2023 Writing a Thesis Proposal and Presenting It Today, I am thrilled to share my journey toward discovering a topic for my research proposal, which is related to the field of agriculture. Despite the many restless nights and moments of anxiety, I finally found a topic that interested me. My decision to pursue this topic was driven not only by the university's RDE alignment but also by my desire to help farmers by introducing newer ideas that offer innovative agriculture, particularly but not limited to crop management, weather prediction, pest and disease detection, and other areas.  As I delved into the literature (lots and lots!), I discovered several studies that offered promising results and some that have recommendations for future research. However, I also noticed that many of these studies focused solely on the optimization of models and developing newer technologies without actual deployment or ...
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The HOWs of a Research Proposal

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  Entry 0004 Blog written: May 03 2023 Blog published:  May 04 2023 The HOWs of a Research Proposal Hmmmm... Have you ever wondered how people choose the research they are working on? How do they come up with their ideas? Sounds bizarre. Sounds amazing. To think of developing entirely new knowledge or a novel idea through the application of scientific methods. But the most common question we all ask, is, "Where do I start?" Image source:  https://think.kera.org/2022/09/22/you-could-be-better-at-thinking-in-daily-life-heres-how/ Having too many ideas can make you feel frustrated or overwhelmed. You want something new to contribute to the area of knowledge, but you also want to be realistic enough and ensure that your goals are attainable by your means. If you're still confused, you can use the SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) to structure your research.  Specific - Research should be specific and well-defined. Clearly outl...
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Last Class Day :(

  Entry 0003 Blog written: March 03 2023 Blog published:  March 06 2023 Last Class Day :( Every student's academic career concludes with a memorable and meaningful day of class. Today, it was the last class day for CS Research Methods. The facilitator said they would not meet with us anymore, instead, we should use this time to prepare our proposals that could be used for our research study in our 4th year.  Classes on the subject are more like lectures—well, not really lectures, but more on guidance and reflection, allowing you to develop insights on your own. It offers you an understanding of what a given term means (on research) and defines it, and it guides you through the mechanics of creating a research paper. You are provided defined guidelines on how to write a specific section of the paper, as well as what contents should be observed and the conditions if it answers the questions it should. It does not spoonfeed you the skills you need to learn, instead, you are ...
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Just a Normal Class Day at CS Research Methods

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Entry 0002 Blog written: Feb 19 2023 Blog published: March 03 2023 Just a Normal Class Day at CS Research Methods Today's class experience was both enjoyable and informative. We began with a large number of people in class missing. Most probably because this was the only class we have to attend today. The date was the 15th of February, and the facilitator was making jokes about how yesterday was Valentine's Day, and made fun of us for not having dates.  He also presented the "Bakit #jowable ang researcher?" poster from the Department of Science and Technology. Since our class is all about research, the poster made a lot of sense. The gist of it was researchers would make good partners as they are problem-solvers (they could solve your problems!), they are not afraid of defining terms (they could put a LABEL on that relationship), they pay attention to details (they don't forget about the little things :D), and they are good at time management (rest assured they w...
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Who am I? Hello! Welcome to my blog! I am Cjmarie Jagape, a 3rd year CS student studying at the University of Southeastern Philippines. This blog is primarily created for the course CS Research Methods, which will include insights and reflections on my learnings about the subject indicating my gradual growth (if any, but I do hope!) as a student.  A little about me. I am an introverted person who likes listening to music. Some of the activities I like to do in my past time are reading novels, manga, and manhwa, playing video games, and watching anime. I am a fairly realistic person who views the world and decides on situations based on the practical side of things. I am someone who likes learning and discovering new things that interest me. Current favorite quote . “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail”   -Benjamin Franklin
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Introductory to CS Research Methods

Entry 0001 Blog written: Feb 11 2023 Blog published: Feb 12 2023 Introductory to CS Research Methods What is CS? CS stands for Computer Science, which involves the study of different disciplines such as computing, mathematics, information systems, and the theories behind them, among many others. There are different specializations concerning CS, such as software engineering, game design, and development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, etc.  CS Research Methods as a subject. (Refer to notes) It is a course that is part of the university’s CS curriculum. Each student is required to undergo this as preparation for their thesis. In CS Research Methods, students are expected to learn research methodologies and develop technical writing skills applicable to writing research papers.  Research can be defined in many ways. One definition is that research pertains to creating new knowledge or a solution to an existing problem. The funny thing is that this subject ...
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