Eassy Question

Assignment Overview:

This assignment aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply their research skills and knowledge gained throughout their doctoral studies to the realm of scholarly publication. Students can choose between two options:

1. Traditional Article Manuscript Draft Submission: Students will create a draft of a traditional scholarly article related to their capstone research topics. This option will focus on the structure and content of a formal research paper suitable for submission to academic journals.
2. Interactive Digital Publication for Open Source Publishing: Students will design and create an interactive digital publication related to their capstone research topics. This option will allow them to explore alternative ways of disseminating research through modern online platforms.

Assignment Objectives:

• Apply research and critical thinking skills to the development of a scholarly publication.
• Understand the conventions and structures of traditional scholarly articles.
• Explore innovative ways of presenting research through digital platforms.
• Connect research topics to real-world applications and audiences.
• Enhance writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Instructions:

Step 1: Topic Selection (if applicable):

• If you haven’t already decided on a capstone research topic, choose a topic that you are interested in exploring for research and writing purposes. It should be related to computer science and education.

Step 2: Option Selection:

• Choose one of the two options: Traditional Article Manuscript or Interactive Digital Publication.

Option 1: Traditional Article Manuscript Draft Submission:

Step 3: Literature Review:

• Conduct an extensive literature review to understand the existing research landscape related to your chosen topic.

Step 4: Manuscript Structure:

• Create an outline for your manuscript, including sections such as Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion.

Step 5: Draft Writing:

• Write a draft of your scholarly article, adhering to the structure and formatting conventions of your chosen field’s academic journals.

Step 6: Citations and References:

• Ensure proper citations and references using the appropriate citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, IEEE).

Option 2: Interactive Digital Publication for Open Source Publishing:

Step 3: Platform Selection:

• Choose an appropriate digital platform for your interactive publication (e.g., LinkedIn articles, Medium, personal blog, interactive website).

Step 4: Content Planning:

• Plan the structure and content of your digital publication. Consider using multimedia elements such as videos, infographics, and interactive charts to enhance engagement.

Step 5: Creation and Design:

• Develop your digital publication, keeping in mind the user experience and visual design aspects to make it engaging and easy to navigate.

Step 6: Integration of Research:

• Incorporate your research findings, insights, and analysis into the digital publication in a cohesive and engaging manner.

Step 7: Peer Review and Feedback:

• Share your digital publication with peers or mentors to gather feedback and make necessary improvements.

Step 8: Finalization:

• Make any necessary revisions based on feedback and finalize your interactive digital publication.

Submission and Evaluation:

• Option 1: Submit your traditional article manuscript draft in a standard document format (e.g., Word or PDF).
• Option 2: Provide a link to your interactive digital publication or the respective files, along with a brief reflection on the process.