Logistics:

Credits:	4
Meetings:	Mondays, 3:00pm
Room:	AC-04-MR-736

Course Description: This course provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in research methods relevant to computer science. Students will engage with a variety of methodologies, tools, and best practices for conducting rigorous scientific research in the discipline. The course includes weekly research methods sessions led by CS faculty, where students will explore critical topics such as literature review, experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and ethical considerations.

In addition to these sessions, students are required to attend at least eight CS colloquium talks during the semester. These talks, delivered by invited speakers, present cutting-edge research and emerging trends in computer science, fostering a deeper understanding of current challenges and innovations in the field.

Policies: Please note the following policies:

• Attendance: Regular attendance is mandatory. Please arrive on time; students more than 5 minutes late should not enter, as this disrupts the seminar.
• Academic Integrity: As outlined in Ashoka's Academic Integrity Policy (see MyAshoka → Information and Documents → Office of Academic Affairs), plagiarism and other violations (including but not limited to unauthorized use of AI tools) are serious offenses. Any violation will result in a failing grade (F) for the course. Please review the policy carefully.

Support: Students are encouraged to reach out to University offices such as the Office of Learning Support, Ashoka Center for Well-Being, and Center for Writing and Communication for additional support.