CS Research Methods

   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 ...

  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...