Writing successful undergraduate dissertations in games development and computer science / Thomas Hainey and Gavin Baxter.
| Author/creator | Hainey, Thomas |
| Other author | Baxter, Gavin. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First Edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, 2023. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction to Dissertations -- Academic Rigour -- Citations, Referencing and Hierarchy of Academic Sources -- Research Ethics -- Dissertation Structure in Games Development and Computer Science -- Research Methodologies and Methods -- Formulating Research Questions: Performing a Literature Review -- Selecting a Software or Games Development Life Cycle Methodology -- Selecting a Software Design Modelling Language (SDML) -- Design -- Implementation -- Testing -- Evaluation -- Statistical Analysis Techniques -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Appendices -- Writing Up and Proof Reading -- Data Collection Mechanisms -- General Questionnaire Design -- Basic Intervention Experimental Design -- General Academic Writing Tips -- Presenting Research -- Defending Research -- Summary. |
| Abstract | "Writing a dissertation in the final year at university can be a highly daunting task for any student, but particularly if the degree is practically oriented and implementation-based. This book provides an accessible, concise guide to producing a dissertation in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Games Development degrees with research projects typically involving design, implementation, testing and evaluation. Working methodically through the different stages of writing a dissertation, this is an essential comprehensive guide for all students producing any form of dissertation in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Games Development"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022023968 |
| ISBN | 9780367517076 (Hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780367517083 (Paperback) |
| ISBN | (eBook) |